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Marinella was born in Thessaloniki, Greece on May 19, 1938. Marinella is listed as a singer. That works out to 88 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
My Take
Marinella represents the kind of national treasure every country should be proud of. Sixty-six solo albums across roughly seventy years is not a career, it is a lifelong devotion. I am drawn to artists whose voices become woven into a country's emotional memory, and Greek popular song clearly carried hers for generations. Her passing in 2026 closes an extraordinary chapter, but the recordings remain a living archive. What I respect most is the sheer endurance of an instrument, her voice, kept in service to her people for so long. That is artistry measured in lifetimes, and I find it deeply moving.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marinella
- Name (Japanese)
- マリネラ
- Reading
- まりねら
- Born
- May 19, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- University
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marinelladiva/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinella
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q434106
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marinella born?
Born May 19, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Marinella from?
Marinella is from Thessaloniki, Greece.
What does Marinella do?
Marinella works as singer.