Dakis
Biography
Vrasidas Charalambides (Greek: Βρασίδας Χαραλαμπίδης, Alexandria, Egypt, 26 August 1943 - Athens, 29 May 2022) artistically known as Dakis (Greek: Δάκης), was a Greek singer. In 1968 he recorded his first album in Greek entitled "Hello, thank you" with composer Kostas Xenakis and immediately followed by his first collaboration with Mimis Plessas and the timeless hits "So Many Summers" and "That Morning in Kifissia" where the audience's response quickly placed him among the most sought-after performers of that era. He collaborated with Greek composers such as: Mimis Plessas, Yannis Spanos, George Katsaros, George Hatzinasios, Costas Hatzis, Robert Williams, Alexis Papadimitriou, George Manikas, Sakis Tsilikis, Haris Chalkitis, Vangelis Pitsiladis, George Krimizakis, Costas Xenakis, George Theofanous, Nikos Lavranos, Nikos Karvelas, Alekos Chrysovergis, George Theodosiadis, etc. She had sung lyrics by songwriters such as Pythagoras, Lefteris Papadopoulos, Manos Eleftheriou, Dimitris Iatropoulos, Sotia Tsotou, Xenophontas Fileris, Thanos Sofos, Roni Sofou, etc. She had made many live appearances in entertainment venues such as: "Rex", "Diogenis Palace", "Neraida", "Fantasia", "Asteria", "Athinaia", "Ribas" and collaborated with Marinella, Kostas Hatzis, Yannis Parios, Harris Alexiou, Anna Vissi and others. On an international level she had collaborated with the Rolling Stones, Charles Aznavour, Dalida, Milva, Joe Dassin, Sacha Distel and Demi Roussos, with whom she was cousins. He had participated in many theatrical performances, at the Vembo, Park, Kotopouli-Rex Theaters and elsewhere. He had also appeared in television shows and in Greek films such as Gorgones kai magkes, I theia mou i hippissa, etc. He represented Greece at International Song Festivals, winning distinctions and awards. He had been at the forefront of Greek song since 1967. His discography consists of 39 LPs & CDs and 19 singles & 45s. His last recording was the CD titled “Moments” (MINOS 2008) by Mimis Plessas where Dakis sings in 7 languages. He died of cancer on May 29, 2022. (Source: Wikipedia)
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Singer
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as singer
Petros, a race car driver and son of a construction mogul, hears about an island with promising business opportunities. He tells his father, they have to buy land there but Flora, a night club owner also learns about it and arrives at the island before him. Their competition disturbs the peaceful lives of the island's residents. Marina, the daughter of the local restaurant owner falls in love with Petros while Flora charms the men of the island and especially Nicolas, causing his fiance's jealousy. She on the other hand falls for Iasonas, the son of the island's Lady who worries about the outcome of these events.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • as Singer
An Olympic flight attendant, Chloe, during her short stay in Rome will meet a Greek shipowner, Stefanos, hiding her true identity and posing as a rich girl. On the return flight to Athens, she finds out that Stefanos is among the passengers, who is coming to Greece to help his sister Martha Dupont with an adoption issue that has been troubling her for some time. The fairy tale continues on the plane with the effective help of Chloe's colleagues. The blatant lies on both sides create many scandals and misunderstandings, but in the end both manage to keep all their emotional energy alive, thanks also to the attitude of the orphan Petris who does not want to be adopted by a rich French woman.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as singer
Mama Leni, a poor widow, works as a cleaner in a large hotel, while studying in America the only daughter Catherine. The daughter of ignoring their financial situation and believes that her mother is a hotel guest. Suddenly Mama Leni gets a letter from her daughter, she says coming to Athens for vacation with his fiancé Johnny and his father in law of Pete.