Jan Hofer: This is how the ex-Tagesschau announcer lives with his new love!

Jan Hofer: This is how the ex-Tagesschau announcer lives with his new love!

In the world of German Schlager there are stories that touch the heart - and one of them is that of Anne-Karin Mayer, better known as Anne-Karin. The Saarland singer, who celebrated her breakthrough in the 1970s, not only conquered the stages of Europe, but was also married to the well-known daily news anchor Jan Hofer for 15 years.

Jan Hofer, now 75 years old, has found personal happiness and has been married to Phong Lan Truong (46) for a decade. The two have a son together, Henry, who was born in 2015. But before this marriage, Jan Hofer was in a relationship with Anne-Karin for a long time, and their shared history is closely linked to music. Hofer and Mayer met at Saarländischer Rundfunk, where Anne-Karin was a presenter.

A look at Anne-Karin's career

Born on March 29, 1948 in Elversberg, Saarland, Anne-Karin started her career as a track and field athlete before switching to music. In 1969 she released her first single “I want to wait until love comes for me”, which laid the foundation for her successful career. Hits like “Keep turning, ballerina” and “Boy, boy, I like you” ultimately made her an integral part of the German hit scene. Her talent was also rewarded with numerous appearances in hit parades and competitions, including third place in the German Schlager Competition in 1973 and participation in the German preliminary decision for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984, where she came in fifth place.

Anne-Karin was not only active as a musician, but also worked as a presenter at times. Their versatility was also reflected in their discography, which ranges from German hits to international folklore and children's songs. However, in recent years she has retreated from the spotlight and released her last album in 2010.

Family and personal twists

The marriage between Anne-Karin and Jan Hofer produced two sons, Alexander (1984) and Roman (1989). Despite their shared successes and family, the relationship ended in 1996. Jan Hofer then found a new path in life with the pop singer Conny Modauer from 1999 to 2014.

Anne-Karin now lives in seclusion. Nevertheless, their place in music history will not be forgotten. Her career and the memorable melodies of the hit are not only part of her identity, but also a gift to her fans and the German music landscape.

Like the reports from Mercury show, Jan Hofer has found happiness in his new phase of life, but the memories of Anne-Karin and the years they spent together will always remain a part of his story. The memories of her successful music career are also kept alive in the German pop world and are part of the cultural heritage.

Anne-Karin's remarkable journey from athletics to music is a prime example of how diverse and surprising life can be.