Nena

Singer

My passion for football: Her keen sense for effective dramaturgy and how to evoke a response from the public gives her a deep appreciation of the reasons why football, the most popular sport of them all, has achieved its massive success. She particularly appreciates the fact that women play a vital role in the game, both actively and passively.

I’m looking forward to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™ because... “Girl power is important. The World Cup is like a top concert - it needs creativity, positive energy, physical effort and emotion. They also both unite people and cultures. Let’s make this an unforgettable experience!"

Career highlights: Member of various bands since 1977-8, breakthrough in 1983 with 99 Luftballons (99 Red Balloons), a worldwide number one hit. Subsequently released a string of hit singles, played to packed crowds in a number of countries, appeared in various films, composed and arranged new material. Published her autobiography Willst du mit mir gehen (Wanna go out with me?) in 2005, reaching third place in the best-seller list. Goldene Stimmgabel for best female singer in 1990, 1994 and 2002, Echo Award for most successful artist in 2003, and Women's World Award - World Artist Award in 2004.