Kalomira

Kalomoira, known as Carol in America, hails from Nassau County, New York. She was born to Greek-American restaurant owners Nikos (Nick) and Eleni (Helen) Sarantis on January 31, 1985. She has one sister.
Despite speaking primarily English, Kalomoira went to Greece on a tip from her cousin, to compete on Fame Story (licensed from Star Academy, a reality talent show similar to American Idol in the United States and Pop Idol in the United Kingdom). She has since learned Greek to a much better level, having been previously mocked and criticized for her poor skills in the language.
On February 27, 2008, Kalomoira won the Greek national final with “Secret Combination” and represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. In the first semi-final, held on May 20, 2008 Kalomoira fared well coming in first place while at the Eurovision final, on May 24, she came in third behind Russia and Ukraine with 218 points.
Fame Story
After the NY auditions where her charisma and musicality were evident in auditions, she came to Greece, determined to essay new experiences that will change her life.