Marinella: The life and career of an artistic phenomenon

Marinella, one of the most important voices in Greek song, continues to be an unforgettable artistic phenomenon. She has stated that she wants to be remembered for her contribution to art and not for posthumous honors.

In an interview in 2016, Marinella stated that she does not want obituaries or posthumous honors, considering them hypocritical. She emphasized that she likes that people remember her while she is alive.

Marinella's career is full of successes and collaborations with top composers and lyricists, such as Theodorakis, Hatzidakis, Tsitsanis, Zabetas and many others. Her songs have left an indelible mark on Greek music.

In addition to her professional success, Marinella has lived a full personal life. She was the first famous Greek woman to bring a child into the world out of wedlock, her daughter Georgina, the result of her relationship with the equestrian champion Freddy Serpieris. She also maintained excellent relations with the men who passed through her life.

Marinella has stated that from the moment her daughter entered adolescence, the chapter of 'love' closed for her. But her life continued to be filled with the love of her own people.

She has said: 'We are what we keep in our memory and in our hearts. What we love and share with others'.