Age, Biography and Wiki
Lys Assia is a Swiss singer, actress, and television presenter. She is best known for winning the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 with the song "Refrain". She has released over 20 albums and singles, and has appeared in several films and television shows. She is also a successful businesswoman, having founded her own record label and production company. She is 96 years old and has a net worth of $2 million.
| Popular As |
Rosa Mina Schärer |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
3 March, 1924 |
| Birthday |
3 March |
| Birthplace |
Rupperswil. Aargau, Switzerland |
| Date of death |
24 March, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Zollikerberg, Zollikon, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Switzerland |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 94 years old group.
Lys Assia Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Lys Assia height not available right now. We will update Lys Assia's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Lys Assia's Husband?
Her husband is Oscar Pedersen (1963 - 1995) ( his death), Johann Heinrich Kunz (11 January 1957 - 1957) ( his death)
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Oscar Pedersen (1963 - 1995) ( his death), Johann Heinrich Kunz (11 January 1957 - 1957) ( his death) |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Lys Assia Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lys Assia worth at the age of 94 years old? Lys Assia’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Switzerland. We have estimated
Lys Assia's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Lys Assia Social Network
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Timeline
In Stockholm, just days before the city hosted the 2016 contest, she took part in a special meet and greet event for fans and press, where she shared her memories in a variety of languages -she was fluent in at least six-.
There were rumors of Assia representing San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest, however it was announced on 30 January 2013 that Valentina Monetta would represent San Marino.
In 2012, Assia again entered the Swiss national selection Die grosse Entscheidungs Show to represent Switzerland in Malmö at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "All In Your Head" featuring the hip-hop band New Jack.
In September 2011, Assia entered her song "C'était ma vie" written by Ralph Siegel and Jean Paul Cara into the Swiss national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The song, however, only came eighth in a closely fought national selection. She attended the event in Baku as a guest of honour.
In 2005, she performed during Congratulations, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest and in 2008 she started the voting in Belgrade.
In 2003, she addressed millions of viewers via a satellite link from Cyprus, wishing the contestants the best of luck ahead of the Grand Final in Riga. Being asked by presenter Marie N., who also won the contest the year before, how she looked back at the 1956 contest, she spoke the legendary words: "It was fun - I won!".
Lys Assia remained a loyal supporter of the Eurovision Song Contest, being a guest of honour in many occasions, like in Gothenburg in 1985 when Eurovision was celebrating its 30th edition.
Assia married Johann Heinrich Kunz in 1957 in Zürich. Kunz died however within one year.
She was an actress, known for Oberstadtgass (1956), Palace Hotel (1952) and Die Beine von Dolores (1957). She was married to Oscar Pedersen and Johann Heinrich Kunz.
In the late 1950s, she became one of the most successful singers in the German speaking countries. Her biggest hits were "O mein Papa", "Mi casa su casa" and "Wenn die Glocken hell erklingen".
She began her stage career as a dancer, but changed to singing in 1940, after successfully standing in for a female singer.
Lys Assia was born on March 3, 1924 in Rupperswil. Aargau, Switzerland as Rosa Mina Schärer.
