Cyprus has reached the final stage of Eurovision 2026 selection. Two artists remain – Josephine and Giorgos Perris – one offering modern pop, the other a classical style. Discover the finalists.
Cyprus has already confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 and announced that its representative would be chosen by a professional committee. Last week, the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC unveiled the names of eight possible candidates. Shortly afterward, the Greek website Eurovisionfun reported that only two singers remained on the shortlist.
Journalist Aris Kavatzidis, speaking on the Greek morning show “Bungiorno”, has now disclosed their identities. So, who are the two artists that might represent Cyprus in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria?
The Final Two Candidates Revealed
According to Kavatzidis, the two finalists vying to represent Cyprus at Eurovision are Josephine and Giorgos Perris—confirming an earlier report by Eurovisionfun that only two artists remain in contention.
The proposals submitted by record labels reportedly do not include finalized songs but rather detailed production concepts—teams of composers, directors, and choreographers who would craft the performance if the artist is selected.
A special independent committee, separate from the national broadcaster, will make the final decision on which artist and project will represent Cyprus in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
This week, rumors began circulating that Josephine had already been chosen as Cyprus’s representative. Greek television host Giorgos Liagas fueled the speculation by claiming on his show that there is “a 99% chance the choice has already been made”, noting her name has frequently surfaced in recent years in connection with both Greece’s and Cyprus’s Eurovision entries.
However, CyBC quickly dismissed the rumors. In an official statement, the national broadcaster clarified that the selection process has not yet concluded, the committee has not reached a final decision, and fans should remain patient as official announcements approach.
Giorgos Perris – The Classical Voice
Greek-French singer Giorgos Perris was born on August 24, 1983, in Athens. Known for his distinctive voice and multilingual performances in Greek, French, English, and Spanish, Perris deftly merges pop and orchestral influences. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center in New York and the Herod Atticus Odeon in Athens.
Perris has released albums in multiple languages, produced televised specials for PBS in the United States, and collaborated with world-renowned artists including Lara Fabian, Mario Frangoulis, and Justin Hayward.
Josephine – The Pop Contender
Greek singer Josephine, whose full name is Jessica Josephine Wendel, was born on August 22, 1990, in Athens. Eurovision fans first discovered her in 2014, when she competed alongside DJ Mark Angelo in the Greek national final “Greece Eurosong 2014” with the song “Dancing Night.” Despite finishing last among the four songs, the setback only fueled her determination.
In 2020, she competed in and won the fourth season of the TV show “Just the 2 of Us” along with actor and entrepreneur Nasos Papargyropoulos.
Which of the two will ultimately fly the Cypriot flag in Vienna next May? Eurovision fans will have to wait for the official announcement from CyBC.
Cyprus in Eurovision 2025
“Shh” is the song performed by Theo Evan, who represented Cyprus at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The song, performed in English, finished 11th in the first semi-final with 44 points and did not qualify for the final – marking the first non-qualification for Cyprus since Eurovision 2022.
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Noy Yehoyada is an Israeli journalist and content creator at the EuroMix team since 2024, bringing a personal, feminine, and LGBTQ+ voice into the Eurovision sphere. A devoted Eurovision fan since the age of 16, she plays an active role in covering the contest—including on-site reporting at Eurovision 2025 in Basel and across European pre-party events. Alongside her writing and commentary, Noy plans the editorial schedule for the website, closely tracks national selections and song reveals, participates in live broadcasts, and creates digital content focusing on representation, musical diversity, and emotional connections.
Beyond her work at EuroMix, Noy has over six years of experience in the cosmetics and pharma industries, with a background in sales, personal consulting, and managing beauty departments. She enjoys pop, rap, contemporary art, and traveling in Europe—and especially loves songs that make her want to dance, as well as those that tell a story.
