Mariza Koch
Biography
Mariza Koch (Greek: Μαρίζα Κωχ, born 14 March 1944) is a Greek folk music singer who has recorded many albums since starting her career in 1971. On the wider stage she is best remembered for representing her homeland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 with the song "Panagia mou, panagia mou".
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 1956, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition, organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine the winner.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
In 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. With around 160 million viewers, the ESC is one of the world's biggest music spectacles. This documentary looks back on seven decades filled with music, emotions and passion. From its beginnings as a chanson competition in 1956 through flamboyant outfits and spectacular performances to unforgettable victories, bitter defeats and the political debates of the recent past. Stars like Jean Paul Gaultier, Hape Kerkeling, Tom Neuwirth (aka Conchita Wurst), and Germany's first ESC winner, Nicole, share their experiences on and off stage. The documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of the ESC, highlighting its profound influence on music, fashion, and society, as well as on the LGBTQIA+ community, thus becoming a vibrant journey through seven decades of European pop culture history.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The adventures of a child-monk assigned a task by the monastery where he is "pledged". The little one wanders off, following the road with the greatest interest. The trip will take a whole day. When it's all over, he'll make his way back, more mature now. All this happened many years ago, in another era.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary about the resistance of the people against the millitary Greek junta.
Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Singer
The consistency of a family with 13 children tested when a childless couple asks Americans to adopt the 14th located in his mother's belly.