Jenifer Brening
A German pop singer who brought San Marino to the Eurovision final with her powerful vocals and anthemic song 'Who We Are'.
Born 1996 (age 30)·German singer and songwriter·Birthday: December 15·Millennials
Biography
Born in Berlin in 1996, Jenifer Brening's musical journey began early, shaped by her Filipino mother's influence. She first caught public attention on German television talent shows, honing her stage presence before a national audience. Her big international break arrived in 2018 when she was chosen to represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon. Partnering with Jessika, Brening delivered a stirring performance of the pop ballad 'Who We Are,' which clinched a spot in the grand final—a significant achievement for the microstate. Beyond Eurovision, she has cultivated a career as a songwriter and recording artist, consistently releasing music that blends pop sensibilities with emotional depth, building a dedicated fanbase across Europe.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jenifer was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jenifer Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Jenifer's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, reaching the grand final with the song 'Who We Are'.
- Successfully transitioned from TV talent show contestant to an independent recording artist with multiple single releases.
- Gained international recognition through Eurovision, significantly raising her profile beyond the German music scene.
Did You Know?
She is of German and Filipino descent.
She participated in the eleventh season of 'Deutschland sucht den Superstar' (Germany Seeks the Superstar).
Before Eurovision, she was a contestant on the show 'The Winner Is...'.
“I want to make music that feels real, that comes from my heart.”
