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Whigfield is a singer, model and record producer. Born on April 11, 1970, Whigfield is from Skælskør, Denmark. The age as of 2026 is 56.
My Take
Whigfield occupies a fond corner of my pop memory. Born Sannie Carlson in Denmark and based in Italy, she turned a 1993 single, Saturday Night, into one of the defining Euro-dance anthems of the decade. What I appreciate is how she was far more than a one-hit face: a model, songwriter, and record producer with genuine creative range. There's something admirable about an artist who captures a precise cultural moment so completely that the song still triggers instant nostalgia. That bouncy, irresistible track is a small masterpiece of feel-good craftsmanship, and it has aged better than most of its peers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Whigfield
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィッグフィールド
- Reading
- うぃっぐふぃーるど
- Born
- April 11, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Skælskør, Denmark
- Occupation
- singer / model / record producer / actor / songwriter
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.whigfield.eu/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whigfield
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q237027
3. 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 Whigfield born?
Born April 11, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Whigfield from?
Whigfield is from Skælskør, Denmark.
What does Whigfield do?
Whigfield works as singer, model, record producer, actor, songwriter.
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