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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Languages
English, German
Spouse
Benedict Freitag (1987-1992)
Partners
Udo Lindenberg, Rolf Brendel
Children
1 child: Larissa Kerner
Residences
Breckerfeld, Hagen, Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,635 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rat
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (3)
AWARDS (12)
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Berliner Bär
2015
WON
B
Caméra d'Or
2012
WON
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Caméra d'Or
2012
WON
B
Women's World Award
2004
WON
Biography
Gabriele Susanne Kerner (born 24 March 1960), better known by her stage name Nena is a German singer and actress. She rose to international fame in 1983 with the New German Wave song "99 Luftballons", re-recorded in English as "99 Red Balloons". "Nena" was also the name of the band with whom she released the song. With the re-recording and subsequent release of some of her old songs, her career re-emerged in 2002. In 2007, she co-founded the school "Neue Schule Hamburg".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nena?
Nena is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Nena born?
Nena was born in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What movies or shows has Nena been in?
Nena has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Adventures of Superhero (1987), Richy Guitar (1985), Gib Gas – Ich will Spass (1983).
What is Nena known for?
Nena is primarily known as an actor. Gabriele Susanne Kerner (born 24 March 1960), better known by her stage name Nena is a German singer and actress. She rose to international fame…
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You can find more about Nena on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
