 For the sales of "Gia", Vandi became the first of four artists recording in Greece to receive a World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Greek Artist".With "Gia" earning success in neighboring markets as well, Vandi embarked on a career abroad briefly to some mild success; she became the first Greek artist to chart on any "Billboard" chart, reaching number one on the Hot Dance Airplay Chart for 2 weeks and 39 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, although her later singles proved less successful.Vandi released her first live album in 2003 before taking a maternity leave after having her first child.