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About Stefania
Early Life
Stefania, born Stefania Liberakakis on December 17, 2002, in Utrecht, Netherlands, was born to Greek parents, Koula and Spyros Liberakakis, whose family originates from Thourio and Sofiko in Evros, Greece. She is the niece of Greek actor Yannis Stankoglou. In 2013, she competed in the third season of the Dutch edition of The Voice Kids.
Musical Style & Sound
Stefania performs pop, building a career that spans music, voice acting, and content creation. Her sound leans toward contemporary European pop production, reflecting her dual Dutch and Greek upbringing rather than traditional Laïko or Greek folk influences.
Career Rise
Stefania was internally selected to represent the Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 as part of the girl group Kisses, performing "Kisses and Dancin'" and placing eighth of seventeen entries. In February 2020, Greek broadcaster ERT announced her as Greece's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Supergirl," but that edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was carried over to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 instead, releasing the song "Last Dance" in March 2021 and finishing tenth in the final. Beyond music, she has built a career as a voice actress and YouTuber.
On The GetGreece Podcast
Stefania joined The GetGreece Podcast during her Eurovision run, talking about representing Greece on the Eurovision stage.
Diaspora Impact
Stefania's own background as a Greek-Dutch artist raised in the Netherlands makes her one of the clearest examples of diaspora identity among contemporary Greek performers, having represented both the Netherlands and Greece on the Eurovision stage. Her bicultural upbringing gives her particular resonance with Greek-Dutch and broader European diaspora audiences navigating a similar dual identity.
FAQ
What genre does Stefania sing?
Stefania performs pop, building a career that spans music, voice acting, and content creation, with a sound that leans toward contemporary European pop production.
How did Stefania get her start in music?
She was internally selected to represent the Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 as part of the girl group Kisses, performing "Kisses and Dancin'" and placing eighth of seventeen entries.
Did Stefania represent Greece at Eurovision?
Yes. She was announced as Greece's representative for Eurovision 2020 with "Supergirl," but that edition was cancelled due to the pandemic. She was carried over to represent Greece at Eurovision 2021 instead with "Last Dance," finishing tenth in the final.
Is Stefania Greek or Dutch?
Both. She was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, to Greek parents whose family originates from Thourio and Sofiko in Evros, Greece, giving her a dual Dutch-Greek identity.
Has Stefania appeared on The GetGreece Podcast?
Yes. She joined The GetGreece Podcast during her Eurovision run, talking about representing Greece on the Eurovision stage.
Where can I listen to Stefania?
You can stream her music on GetGreece Radio, along with other artists connecting the Greek diaspora to contemporary European pop.
About
Stefania (Stefania Liberakakis) rose to international stardom representing Greece at Eurovision 2021. Born and raised in the Netherlands, she successfully transitioned from a teen star to a sophisticated pop vocalist. In 2025, she launched a successful career in Greek television alongside her music. By 2026, she is regarded as the "Pop Princess" of the diaspora, known for her polished European production and her ability to perform fluently in both English and Greek.
Diaspora Impact
An inspiration for the Northern European diaspora; she is the face of the "new generation" Greeks living in the Benelux region.
