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Evangelos Theodorou (Greek: Ευάγγελος Θεοδώρου), known professionally as Theo Evan, is a Greek Cypriot singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. He represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Shh".

Career

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Born in Nicosia to a Greek-Cypriot family, he spent his youth in dance sessions and singing in his school choir. He has been a singer and dancer since the age of seven, and he began songwriting in his teens. Evan also performed in a wide variety of theatre productions and talent shows across Cyprus like all the kids in his age, often earning awards and distinctions for his efforts.[3][4]

After graduating from The English School in Nicosia, Evan moved to the United States to study music and performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, which he later graduated with honors. Since then, he has been invited back as an honorary guest at the university’s graduation ceremony on three occasions, alongside other artists such as Missy Elliot, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Justin Timberlake.[5]

In 2021, he released his debut single "The Wall". Evan also made an appearance as an extra in the seventh episode of the second season of the American television series Euphoria.[6][7] After a short stay in Los Angeles, he returned to his hometown to continue his music career.[8]

On 2 September 2024, it was announced that he would represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.[9] This marked the first time since 2017 that Cyprus was represented by a Cypriot-born artist.[10] On 13 May 2025, Evan performed in the first semifinal, where he failed to qualify to the grand final, placing 11th with 44 points, missing the final by 2 points.[11]

Artistry

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Evan's artistry is described as "inspired by everything from Stromae to Michael Jackson to reggaeton".[12] His music style is further described as a "mainstream blend of Mediterranean pop, infused with dark and gritty tones, complemented by a fresh, contemporary pop fusion".[10]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Year Album or EP
"The Wall" 2021 Non-album singles
"So Cold" 2022
"Burn Us Down"
"Save Me from Myself" 2023
"Dark Side"
"The Cost of Losing You" 2024
"Fading Dreams"
"Fuego" 2025
"Shh"
"Diafanis"
(with Demy) 		Delta
"Don't Kill My Summer" Non-album singles
"Better Days"

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2025 Eurovision Awards Non-Qualifying Show-Stopper Himself Nominated [13][14]

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Theo Evan is a Cypriot singer-songwriter and dancer known for having represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Shh". Cyprus finished 11th in Semi-final 1 with 44 points, failing to qualify for the final. Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, he began performing at a young age, starting dance lessons at seven, singing in his school choir, and participating in local theatre productions and talent shows. He pursued formal training in music and performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston after completing school in Cyprus. Evan released his debut single "The Wall" in 2021 and has since developed a catalog of original music influenced by artists such as Stromae, Michael Jackson, and reggaeton styles. He gained additional visibility through a brief appearance as an extra in the HBO series Euphoria. His selection as Cyprus's Eurovision entrant marked a significant milestone, with "Shh" showcasing his songwriting collaboration with international producers and his performance skills on an international stage.

Early life

Early life and background

Evangelos Theodorou, known professionally as Theo Evan, was born on November 26, 1997, in Nicosia, Cyprus. He is Greek Cypriot and was raised in Nicosia. From a young age, he developed a passion for performing arts. At seven years old, he began singing and dancing, joining a choir and dance lessons while also participating in school theatre productions. During his teenage years, he started writing his own songs. These early experiences in music and dance formed the foundation of his artistic development.

Career

Music career

Theo Evan launched his professional music career in 2021 with the release of his debut single "The Wall". As a Berklee College of Music graduate, he developed a distinctive sound through expertise in composition and production, establishing himself as a singer-songwriter focused on innovative musical and visual storytelling. Over the following years, Evan released a series of singles that showcased his evolving style and growing catalog. These include "BETTER DAYS", "SAVE ME FROM MYSELF", "Don't kill my summer", "Διαφανής (Diafanis)" (a collaboration with Demy), "Φεγγάρια Καλοκαιρινά (Feggaria Kalokairina)", "DARK SIDE" (2023), "FADING DREAMS" (2024), "THE COST OF LOSING YOU" (2024), "Fuego" (2025), and "Shh" (2025). In 2025, Evan represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest with "Shh", a song that became his most successful release with over 5.9 million streams on Spotify as of late 2025. He placed 11th in Semi-final 1 with 44 points and did not qualify for the grand final. This participation marked a significant increase in his international visibility and streaming numbers compared to his earlier work. His releases have built a foundation in pop with elements of dance and emotional introspection, attracting a dedicated audience. His early work saw modest streaming numbers, such as "The Wall" accumulating over 150,000 streams, while "Shh" demonstrated broader appeal following Eurovision exposure.

Acting career

Theo Evan has undertaken limited work in acting and directing, primarily in supporting or self-related capacities alongside his music career. He appeared as an extra in an episode of the HBO series Euphoria. He directed the official music video for his 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entry "Shh". In this project, he also performed as the lead artist. His screen credits remain minor overall, with his primary professional focus on music performance and songwriting.

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Participation for Cyprus

Theo Evan was selected by Cyprus's public broadcaster CyBC to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, held in Basel, Switzerland. His entry was the high-energy English-language song "Shh", with music by Dimitris Kontopoulos, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, and Linda Dale, and lyrics by Elke Tiel, Elsie Bay, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, and Linda Dale. In the contest, Theo Evan performed in the first semi-final on 13 May 2025, appearing in the 15th running order position. The staging featured Theo Evan supported by four male dancers—Diego Rey, Guillem Carreño, Rafa Soto, and Sam Vázquez—along with backing vocalist Andy Nicolas, under the direction of stage director Sergio Jaen. Cyprus received 44 points in the semi-final, placing 11th out of 15 competing entries and failing to qualify for the grand final. The spokesperson for Cyprus's points announcement during the final was Loukas Hamatsos.

Discography

Singles

Theo Evan has released numerous singles as part of his music career. His debut single "The Wall" came out in 2021. Subsequent releases include "BETTER DAYS", "Don't kill my summer", "Διαφανής (Diafanis)" (a collaboration with Demy), "Φεγγάρια Καλοκαιρινά (Feggaria Kalokairina)", and "SAVE ME FROM MYSELF". In 2024 he issued "FADING DREAMS" and "THE COST OF LOSING YOU". His 2025 singles include "Fuego" and "Shh", the latter also available in an acoustic version. "Shh" represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
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