Who is Antigoni, the singer representing Cyprus at Eurovision Song Contest 2026? Here are the must-know facts about the Cypriot hottie!
Artist: Antigoni
Full name: Antigoni Scarlet Buxton
Birth year: 1996 (born 9 March 1996)
Country: Cyprus (British‑Cypriot)
Genre: a mix of pop and R&B with with Cypriot/Greek influences
Education: Woodhouse College, BRIT School in London (which produced artists such as Adele and Amy Winehouse)
First spotlight: Love Island UK Season 8 (2022)
Latest release: Hexagon EP (2023), featuring songs like “Red Flag” and “Nervous”
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Inspirations: Greek singer Anna Vissi
Family: daughter of Greek‑Cypriot TV chef/presenter Tonia Buxton and English architect/fitness enthusiast Paul Buxton; three younger siblings
Eurovision song: “Jalla”
Composers: Antigoni Buxton, Charalambous Kallona, Connor Mullally-Knight, Demetris Nikolaou, Klejdi Lupa, Paris Kalpos, Trey Qua
Song facts: its title “Jalla” means “more” in Cypriot Greek; the song uses traditional Cypriot instruments çifteli and lute
Running order: 2nd semi-final, 2nd half
Cyprus’s previous Eurovision result: didn’t qualify; 11th in the semi‑final (Theo Evan “Shh”)
Antigoni “Jalla” – Official Music Video:
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