About Imca Marina
Born 1941. Imca Marina is a Dutch singer.
Hendrikje Imca Bijl (born 13 May 1941 in Zuidbroek), known as Imca Marina, is a Dutch pop singer and writer.
Biography
Bijl, born the daughter of an electrical engineer, achieved success beyond the German-speaking world in 1972 with the pop song Viva España (The Sun Shines Day and Night), which remained a one-off. In addition to several other German-language hits, the singer enjoyed lasting success in her Dutch homeland.
She subsequently made a name for herself there as a writer.
She formed her stage names from her middle name and her mother's middle name.
Imca Marina lives on a farm in Midwolda in the municipality of Scheemda, province of Groningen. In July 2009, it was announced that she had separated from her partner Steven Porter after a 13-year relationship. She has a son from a previous marriage.
She appeared in a 2024 episode of the television show The Masked Singer.
Discography Albums
Singles
A-kant: cover of Lu maritiello /nr. 4 in the Nationale Hitparade
B-kant: cover of Ailleurs /nr. 39 in the Nationale Hitparade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Imca Marina?
Dutch singer
When was Imca Marina born?
Imca Marina was born on 13 May 1941 in Groningen.
What is Imca Marina's occupation?
Imca Marina is a singer.
What nationality is Imca Marina?
Imca Marina is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Imca Marina. https://biography.guide/imca-marina/
MLA: "Imca Marina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/imca-marina/.
Chicago: "Imca Marina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/imca-marina/.
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