Interview | Marseaux

Currently, we see you portraying Wednesday Addams in the musical “The Addams Family” at Vebo Theater. How has this experience been for you?

Now that we’re approaching the end, I can honestly say it’s one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had in this field. I’ve done musicals before, but I was much younger then, so I don’t have such clear memories as I do now, experiencing it fully and consciously.

I’m really happy because I love my role, the show, and the people I work with, which is extremely important. I’m genuinely enjoying every moment. Even on Mondays and Tuesdays, when there are no performances and I get to rest, I still find myself looking forward to Wednesday to return to Vebo Theater.

At first, I was quite nervous because I’m a huge fan of Wednesday, especially Jenna Ortega’s version from the series. Before learning the plot of the musical, I had seen some scenes and assumed I would play that dark, strict, “black” version of the character.

However, when Themis (Marsellou) explained that this would be a different “evolution” of Wednesday, it was hard for me to imagine at first because I had already pictured something very specific. In the end, everything fell into place, and I ended up with a role that I truly love.

You entered a different artistic process compared to music. Would you be interested in pursuing acting more in the future?

Acting has always attracted me, as has drama in general. I attended the Gerakas Arts School and was in the theater department. We didn’t receive formal certification, but we practiced improvisation and acting exercises extensively.

I’m very interested in theater as an art form. However, I don’t think I would clearly define myself purely as an actress. Still, anything that combines music -which is my core- with acting, like a musical, I would feel completely comfortable trying again. Especially since I also dance a lot, musicals include everything I love and truly energize me.

Recently, we saw you on stage at Sing for Greece 2026, competing to represent Greece at Eurovision with “Χάνομαι” (“I Get Lost”). How do you recall that experience, and what did you gain from it?

I definitely won some personal battles. I’m generally a very anxious person, and this level of exposure was enormous for me, so I managed to overcome a big part of my anxiety.

I wasn’t used to operating under competition conditions. When I started in music, I worked with friends in a very protected and supportive environment, which shaped my early steps. That’s why I never tried a talent show before, I knew that sense of rivalry and comparison wasn’t for me.

It was extremely challenging for me, and honestly, I hadn’t realized at first just how big the exposure would be. That made it even harder.

Still, I met amazing, very talented people, and we’re still in touch. We hang out, support each other, and share our work.

The most important thing, though, is that I realized I could handle it. I thought I wouldn’t withstand the pressure and the anxiety, but I did. That, for me, was a personal victory.

You recently mentioned that for Sing for Greece 2026 you had to choose between “Χάνομαι” and the not-yet-released song “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι” (“Lemon Popsicle”). What made you choose “Χάνομαι,” and what can we expect from “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι”?

When we wrote “Χάνομαι,” it was a period -and honestly, the whole Eurovision phase- where I had an extremely tight schedule. Of course, all of this was my own choice, and I did it with joy and gratitude, but at some point, I felt overwhelmed.

I reached a point where I felt I had no time for my friends or my relationship. I would wake up and immediately enter a “robotic” mode, and that stressed me out. It frightened me that things I had chosen with love and that I enjoyed immensely were starting to feel mechanical.

I kind of “freaked out” because I realized that this wasn’t the point. I didn’t choose to do theater just to go through the motions exhausted and not enjoy it. Generally, I don’t operate that way in life.

So I felt that I missed my old self: more carefree, lighthearted, less anxious. I still miss her -the “little Marseaux”- who, even with responsibilities, never let them interfere to the point of losing balance or personal life, because she always made sure to preserve it.

“Χάνομαι” was essentially an ode to that old self and our carefree years. That’s why I chose it: I always follow inspiration, truth, and how I feel in the moment.

Now that this chapter is slowly closing and I’m moving toward a more beautiful and perhaps more carefree period -I’m not there yet, but heading that way- I felt it was the right time for “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι.”

It’s a completely different vibe: very pop, very dance, very lively. I don’t yet know when it will be released, because I first want to shape it exactly as I imagine it. I haven’t set a release date. I want to let it find its own path.

Do you think “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι” would have had a better chance of winning against “Akylas the Tempest”?

You know what? I don’t think so. It really was, as you said, a “tempest.” That moment was clearly tailored for Akylas. It was meant to be his moment.

I generally believe in the universe and karma. I felt it was his time. Honestly, even if someone like Loreen had participated, I think he still would have prevailed. It was the right moment, and somehow it felt “written” to happen that way.

If we were at a bar right now and I asked you, “Do you want a Lemon Popsicle or a Cherry Vodka?” what would you choose?

Right now, I’d go for the Lemon Granita. There’s also a related story behind this that connects “Βότκα Βύσσινο” (“Cherry Vodka”) with “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι” and explains how the two songs are linked, but I won’t reveal it just yet.

This year, you’re performing at Kentro Athinon with Konstantinos Argyros and Despina Vandi. What did you take from collaborating with these two incredible but musically different artists?

Honestly, I was really nervous at first, because, as you said, we don’t have much in common musically.

Still, I saw that the audience embraced me warmly, both fans of Konstantinos and Despina. I felt accepted, and in a way, they let me “warm up” the crowd for the stronger performances to come.

I was worried I might not fit in, but the opposite happened. What I’ve taken from Konstantinos and Despina is their magic and talent, their ability to create joy and truly lift a venue.

They have the power, through their temperament, energy, stage presence, and incredible voices, to make you rise from your seat without thinking. They make you feel like you simply can’t stay seated and that is truly remarkable.

Two weeks ago, you turned 25. Have you realized everything that’s happened in your career over the past few years, given that you’re now one of the most recognizable voices in Greece?

To be honest, not really. I’m generally quite strict as a person, especially with myself. I’m strict about my work, my collaborations, about everything.

Because I have so many dreams and feel that I still have a long way to go, I often see it as… “okay, so what?” if you know what I mean.

Still, I feel immense gratitude, because I know there are people out there with incredible talent who are working so hard for even half the opportunities I’ve been given. That’s something I can’t ignore.

On the other hand, when I’m alone with my thoughts, I stay very grounded. I tell myself, “okay, calm down, you’re not that special.” You know what I mean.

What do you consider your big break?

My big break was meeting Sol. Getting to know him, his vision, and his talent played a decisive role. At that time, I was still very young, practically a teenager, the “old Marseaux,” as I mentioned. I wasn’t thinking about the future at all; I lived completely in the present. And honestly, in hindsight, maybe it was a little self-destructive because I didn’t consider what came next. Nothing at all.

Do you remember the first song you wrote?

My very first song was “Μια φορά και έναν καιρό” (“Once Upon a Time”). It was also the first song I ever recorded in a studio, the first I performed live, and the first to be uploaded on YouTube, where we saw the name Marseaux written for the first time.

Basically, it was my very first song. I was around 16 to 16 and a half years old, and now that I think about it, it feels truly incredible.

You said that Sol is a major chapter in your life. How did your collaboration start, and what bonded you both artistically and personally?

We met completely by chance. At the time, Sol was working with WNC, a rap group, and through a mutual friend from Rafina, I heard he was looking for a voice for a specific song “Μια φορά και έναν καιρό”.

At that time, word had started to spread in Rafina -which isn’t a big place- that I could sing. He suggested I try singing the chorus and said, “It will be a nice experience.” I agreed.

I remember meeting him at a bakery in Pikermi and arranging to go to the studio. When I arrived, I realized that the “studio” was basically his bedroom, with a microphone set up inside a wardrobe. I asked, “Is this the studio?” and he replied, “Yes, what did you expect? We don’t have money.”

And that’s basically how it all started. I heard the first song and loved it. That Saturday, I stayed very late since I didn’t have school the next day, and we agreed to meet again the next day.

From there, one song led to another. We wrote more songs, met repeatedly with the group, and that’s how I became a permanent member.

Essentially, it all started from a… wardrobe.

“Για πάντα και λίγο ακόμα” (“Forever and a Little More”) could be called a milestone in your career. What’s the story behind it?

Sol and I had attended the wedding of one of his close friends, Stevi. I’m generally very emotional at weddings, extremely so! I cry constantly: when I’m sad, touched, or happy. Weddings, in particular, get to me the moments when couples are dancing, I just can’t handle it.

Sol is also very sensitive and emotional. So we were crying together at Stevi’s wedding and thinking, “Wow, how beautiful it is to dance to a song like this at a wedding.” That’s when the idea came: to create “Για πάντα και λίγο ακόμα”, a song that people could dedicate to their loved ones.

Even though it’s a love song and we didn’t have a romantic relationship, we wanted it to be something we could dedicate to each other. The inspiration also came from René’s branding, which is also called “Forever and a Little More.” The song became a mix of many beautiful moments and emotions.

Was there a moment in your career when you felt that “something is changing”?

I remember a characteristic moment from my early days. I had already released a few songs and had a fairly dedicated audience, even though I wasn’t widely known yet. I felt that something more could happen.

It was also around the time we released “Déjà vu” with Elena Paparizou. I remember driving somewhere with my dad, and we stopped at a gas station.

The attendant -someone I didn’t know- came to the window and said, “Are you Marseaux?” My dad looked at me and asked, “Is he a friend from school?” I said, “Dad, I don’t know him.” The attendant said, “I listen to your music, I know you.” It was the first time someone I didn’t know recognized me in public. And the craziest part? My dad was there too. We were all shocked. He said, “Unbelievable!”

From that moment with “Déjà vu”, I felt something was changing. I already had my own audience; I could do live shows with a thousand people! It was very powerful. I just wasn’t in the mainstream yet. I was still somewhat underground.

Professionally, what can we expect from you in the future?

We’re continuing the season with “The Addams Family – The Musical”, which will run until April 20, as we’ve gotten an extension. We’ll be performing at Kentro Athinon until May 23.

I will soon release “Γρανίτα Λεμόνι” (“Lemon Popsicle”), and I’ll also upload it on TikTok to present it more fully.

I also believe that this year will finally be the year to release a new album. I’ve already started working with Sol, and we’ve completed some foundational tracks. We already have two songs ready, and I’m really looking forward to this album.

Finally, I’ll be doing concerts this summer, touring as I do every year. One thing is for sure: I won’t be locked away in a room.

What’s your motto in life?

Interview: Thodoris Kolliopoulos