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René Dif is listed as a singer, actor and disc jockey. René Dif was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 17, 1967. That works out to 58 years old in 2026.
My Take
René Dif fascinates me precisely because he made joy his life's work. As the male voice of Aqua, he became the sound of late-90s Eurodance, and it's easy to dismiss that as disposable pop. I don't. Crafting something this relentlessly cheerful, and committing to it fully, takes real conviction, and there's a warmth in his delivery that the bubblegum surface hides. A Copenhagen native who sings, raps, DJs and acts, he's more versatile than the novelty-hit narrative suggests. I respect performers who deliver pure fun without apology, and Dif belongs in that small, underrated club.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- René Dif
- Name (Japanese)
- レネ・ディフ
- Reading
- れね・でぃふ
- Born
- October 17, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Occupation
- singer / actor / disc jockey / rapper
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9%20Dif
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1369910
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 René Dif born?
Born October 17, 1967 (age 58).
Where is René Dif from?
René Dif is from Copenhagen, Denmark.
What does René Dif do?
René Dif works as singer, actor, disc jockey, rapper.
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