Yianna Katsoulos

Yianna Katsoulos
Born
Yianna Katsoulos

(1960-09-16) September 16, 1960
OriginFlorida
France
GenresPop
OccupationSinger
Years active1986–2020
Websiteyiannakatsoulos.com

Yianna Katsoulos (born September 16, 1960) is a pop singer[1] who sings in French. She was born in Florida, United States. In 1986, she had a top-30 single hit in France with "Les autres sont jaloux",[2] although her next five singles did not achieve the same success. Katsoulos was also a presenter on television channel FR3, hosting L'Eurotop, a hit parade video show, Une pêche d'enfer where she presented fashion and travel tips five days a week, Salut Manu with Manu Dibango, a live music show featuring world renowned artists, Le MIDEM en Direct de Cannes where she interviewed stars for the annual music festival in Cannes. She was also a guest star on Dessinez c'est gagné and Surprise, Surprise. Benny Hill and Yianna Katsoulos presented the last Christmas Show FR3 before Benny Hill's death. In 2011, she released a single, "Fais-moi l'amour comme un français".[3]

Discography

Albums

  • 1997 : Quelque chose dans l'atmosphère
  • 2004 : Radio promo songs (compilation Best OF)
  • 2013 : La Reine des Années 80
  • 2020 : Only Clubbers Survive (3 part album)

Singles

  • 1986 : "Les autres sont jaloux" – No. 30 in France
  • 1987 : "Rien n'est pour toujours"
  • 1988 : "Plus fort que les gâteaux"
  • 1989 : "Salade de fruit"
  • 1990 : "Faites pour un Millionnaire"
  • 1997 : "Quelque chose dans l'atmosphère"
  • 2003 : "Mademoiselle Street" (promotional single)
  • 2004 : "Chacun pour soi" (promotional single)
  • 2011 : "Fais-moi l'amour comme un français" – rock version & dance club version
  • 2020 : "Drunky Talk 2K20"

References

  1. ^ Interview of Yianna Katsoulos See: "Interview" Yiannakatsoulos.com (Retrieved October 16, 2008)
  2. ^ "Les autres sont jaloux", French Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved October 16, 2008)
  3. ^ Cadet, Thierry; Rosaz, Mathieu (July 11, 2011). "Yianna Katsoulos... censurée par DSK ?" (in French). Charts in France. Retrieved July 12, 2011.