Early Life and Career

Born on January 1, 1948, in Scheveningen, Netherlands, Romy Haag began her illustrious journey in the world of entertainment at a young age. At 13, she and her family joined the circus, where she started her career as a children’s clown with the renowned Circus Strassburger. Her passion for performance led her to Paris at the age of 16, where she debuted as a cabaret dancer at the famous Parisian nightclub, Alcazar.

Rise to Fame

In 1972, Haag took her talents across the Atlantic, performing her show “Berlin Chanson” at venues like Fire Island, Long Island, and Atlantic City, thanks to an American show manager’s offer. By 1974, at the age of 26, she opened her own cabaret, Chez Romy Haag, in Berlin-Schöneberg. Her dynamic presence and innovative spirit made her nightclub an iconic destination.

Music and Personal Life

Romy Haag’s musical journey began with her first single “Liege-Samba” in 1977, featuring lyrics and music by Udo Lindenberg. Her first album, “So bin ich,” was released in 1981, with contributions from Klaus Hoffmann. During this period, Haag formed a notable romantic relationship with David Bowie, which influenced both their lives and Bowie’s artistic journey.

Human Design: The Manifestor

Romy Haag’s Human Design type is a Manifestor, characterized by her ability to initiate and inspire. Guided by her Splenic Inner Authority, she has a natural intuition for making spontaneous decisions. Her strategy is “To Inform,” allowing her to communicate her intentions effectively, which has been a crucial element in her career and personal life.

Her Profile is 1/3, the Investigator/Martyr, constantly seeking knowledge and learning through trial and error. Her Incarnation Cross, the Right Angle Cross of Tension (38/39 | 48/21), reflects her life’s themes of struggle and discovery, embodying the tension between challenge and resourcefulness.

Haag’s Human Design channels, such as “43-23,” “7-31,” “21-45,” and “28-38,” highlight her unique talents in communication, leadership, and transformation, enabling her to leave a lasting impact on the art scene.

Later Years and Legacy

After selling her nightclub in 1983, Haag embraced a transient lifestyle, traveling the world. By 1986, she returned to Germany, where she continued to tour with her show “City in the Night” across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the U.S. In 1999, her autobiography “Eine Frau und mehr” was published, offering an intimate glimpse into her life and the vibrant art scenes of the U.S. and Berlin in the 1970s.

In recognition of her contributions to the arts, an asteroid was named in her honor in 2012: 305660 Romyhaag. Her enduring influence in entertainment and her unique Human Design continue to inspire audiences worldwide.