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Born on June 17, 1962, Lio is from Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal. Lio is a singer and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 64. Listed accolades include Knight of the Order of the Crown (2004).
My Take
I have a real fondness for Lio's longevity. A pop icon in 1980s France and Belgium, she could have faded into nostalgia, yet she keeps reinventing her place in culture. Her recent role as a judge on Drag Race Belgium tells me she understands that staying relevant means championing the next generation rather than clinging to old glory. Born in Portugal and raised between languages and countries, she carries a cosmopolitan ease that suits her. I admire performers who age without dimming, and Lio strikes me as exactly that, still sharp, still curious, still very much present.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lio
- Name (Japanese)
- リオ (歌手)
- Reading
- りお (歌手)
- Born
- June 17, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Knight of the Order of the Crown
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lio_la_vraie/
- Xhttps://x.com/lio_la_vraie
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lio%20(singer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q462403
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 Lio born?
Born June 17, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Lio from?
Lio is from Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal.
What does Lio do?
Lio works as singer, film actor, actor.
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