Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Rikke Maija |
Fact | Member of group 'Aqua' with Claus Norreen, Lene Nystrøm and Søren Rasted |
René Dif (born October 23, 1973) is a Danish singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of the pop group Aqua.
Dif was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. His parents are Hanne and Svend Dif. He has two sisters, Rikke and Mette. Dif was educated at the Statens Teaterskole (Danish National School of Performing Arts) in Copenhagen.
Dif’s career began as a singer and actor in the Danish musical theater. He made his stage debut in the musical “Cabaret” in 1996. He has also appeared in the musicals “Les Misérables” and “Rent”. In 1997, Dif auditioned for the role of lead singer in the pop group Aqua. He was successful and became a member of the group.
With Aqua, Dif has released four studio albums: “Aquarium” (1997), “Aquarius” (2000), “Megalomania” (2011), and “Mermaidman and Barnacleboy” (2018). The group has sold over 33 million records worldwide and has had nine UK Top 40 singles.
Dif has also released two solo albums: “Stardust” (2003) and “Fairytales” (2006).
Dif’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. He has earned his wealth through his career as a singer, songwriter, and actor.
General Info
Full Name | René Dif |
Height | 1.87 m |
Profession | Record producer, Remixer, Actor, Singer, Coach, Disc jockey, Songwriter, Barbie Girl, Doctor Jones, Cartoon Heroes |
Nationality | Danish |
Family
Spouse | Rikke Maija |
Children | Daniella Dif, Mabel Maija Dif, Barbie Girl, Doctor Jones, Cartoon Heroes |
Accomplishments
Music Groups | Aqua |
Movies | The Collector |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
---|---|
1 | He is half Algerian on his father's side and half Danish on his mother's side. |
2 | Has a daughter, Danielle |
3 | Member of group 'Aqua' with Claus Norreen, Lene Nystrøm and Søren Rasted |
Movies
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Britain's Got More Talent | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Lip Sync Battle Philippines | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Official Top 50 Best-Selling Singles of the 90s and 00s | 2015 | TV Movie writer: "Barbie Girl" | |
Intresseklubben | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Good Wife | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Strictly Come Dancing | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Daily Ukulele | 2014 | TV Series short writer - 1 episode | |
One Hit Wonderland | 2014 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Tu cara me suena | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
EastEnders | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Atop the Fourth Wall | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
20 to 1 | 2011 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Total Wipeout | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Monsters vs. Aliens | 2009 | writer: "Roses Are Red" | |
Sexykiller, morirás por ella | 2008 | writer: "Barbie Girl" | |
Meet the Spartans | 2008 | writer: "Barbie Girl" | |
The Singing Bee | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The X Factor | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
I Love the '90s | 2004 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Hrvatski Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Queer as Folk | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast | 1998-2002 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Unison | 2000 | Video Game writer: "Barbie Girl" | |
All stars: De serie | 1999 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Ha-Chevre Ha-Tovim | 1999 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
I'll Be Home for Christmas | 1998 | writer: "Doctor Jones" - as Rene Dif | |
Die kranken Schwestern | 1998 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Era Uma Vez... | 1998 | TV Series writer: "My Oh My" | |
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | 1996 | TV Series writer: "Doctor Jones" - as R. Dif. |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Det grå guld | 2013 | Neighbour #1 | |
Far til fire - på japansk | 2010 | TV Producer | |
Maj & Charlie | 2008 | TV Series | René Dif |
Mr. Poxycat & Co. | 2007 | TV Series | René Dif |
Pistoleros | 2007 | Luc | |
Inkasso | 2004 | Omar Halim | |
Den gode strømer | 2004 | Thomas | |
Aqua: Barbie Girl | 1997 | Video short |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Go' morgen Danmark | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Aftenshowet | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Vild med dans | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Participant |
Zulu djævleræs | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Himself - Participant |
Sommertid | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Sorte kugler | 2009 | Himself | |
Zulu Late Night, Live! | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Sandheden om danskerne | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
AllStars | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Gu'skelov du kom | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Participant / Various Roles |
Go' aften Danmark | 2002-2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Turn Back Time | 2005 | Documentary | Himself |
Clement direkte med Clement Kjersgaard | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
aHA! | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Sara & Signe | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Shooting Stars | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Boogie | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Rundfunk | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
Stjerne for en aften - portræt af en stjerne | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Robbie Williams live i Horsens | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself (audience) (uncredited) |
Torsdag i 2'eren | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Musician |
Danish Dance Awards 2002 | 2002 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
Mgp 2001 - de unges melodi grand prix | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
Venner for livet | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
Aqua: Cartoon Heroes | 2000 | Video | Himself (as Aqua) |
Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia and Tibet | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Guest Performer (as Aqua) |
Get Ready to Be Boyzvoiced | 2000 | Himself (Aqua) | |
Aqua i Kina | 2000 | TV Short documentary | Himself (as Aqua) |
Reimer Bo møder | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
Først & sist | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
Música sí | 1998-2000 | TV Series | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1997-2000 | TV Series | Himself |
Dansk Grammy 2000 | 2000 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
TRL Italy | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
Aqua Diary | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself |
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1998 | 1998 | TV Special | Himself (as Aqua) |
Aqua - den amerikanske drøm | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Aqua) |
Dansk Grammy 1998 | 1998 | TV Special | Himself - Performer (as Aqua) |
Planet Pop | 1998 | Video documentary as Aqua | |
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1997 | 1997 | TV Special | Himself (as Aqua) |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Zulu djævleræs | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Participant |
Video on Trial | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Accused |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia