Mike Leon Grosch Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Albums, Parents, Daughter

Mike Leon Grosch is a German pop singer and occasional actor who came to fame in 2006 as the runner-up on the third season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Germany’s version of Pop Idol.

Before auditioning, he worked as a cell phone salesman in Cologne and performed at weddings and in karaoke bars for extra income.

His husky voice and dynamic stage presence translated into chart success with his debut single “Don’t Let It Get You Down,” which reached number one in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and his album Absolute, which entered at number two on the German album charts.

Profile

• Full name: Mike Leon Grosch
• Nickname: MLG
• Date of birth: 2 November 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
• State of origin: North Rhine-Westphalia
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Singer, actor, radio presenter
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 78 kg
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father of German-Australian descent; mother, Sung-Yun Grosch, a Korean nurse
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Jasmin (m. 2014; separated 2018); Daniela (m. October 2021)
• Children: Ruby Harlow Grosch (daughter, born 2014)
• Relationship status: Married (to Daniela)
• Ethnicity: German-Korean-Australian heritage
• Net worth: $1.66 million

Early Life and Education

Mike Leon Grosch is now at the age of 49 and was born on 2 November 1976 in Wuppertal, Germany.

His mother, Sung-Yun, worked as a nurse, and his father of German-Australian background instilled an early work ethic in him.

After his parents separated, he moved with his mother to Cologne, where he finished his schooling.

He did not pursue formal higher education; instead, he began working as a mobile phone salesman and started performing locally at private events and karaoke nights to explore his vocal talents.

Personal Life

During his time on Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Grosch briefly dated fellow contestant Vanessa Jean Dedmon in 2006.

In 2014, he married his partner Jasmin, and together they welcomed daughter Ruby Harlow that same year; the couple separated in 2018.

Since 2018, he has been in a relationship with Daniela, whom he married in October 2021 in Düren, Germany.

In 2023, Grosch disclosed an adult ADHD diagnosis and has spoken openly about managing his health following two heart attacks in 2016.

Career

Grosch auditioned for Deutschland sucht den Superstar in autumn 2005, advancing to the live shows and finishing second in March 2006.

His debut single “Don’t Let It Get You Down” topped the German, Austrian and Swiss charts in April 2006, followed by his album Absolute in May of that year, which peaked at number two in Germany and remained in the Top 20 for six weeks.

The follow-up single “Confessional” reached the German Top 20 in August 2006.

After his SonyBMG contract ended later that year, he transitioned into radio, completing a two-year volontariat at Antenne AC in Aachen (2009–2010) and later working at radio ffn until 2011.

He experienced financial hardship post-DSDS, even collecting bottles for income in 2010, before rebounding with live performances, including wedding engagements and festival appearances.

In recent years, he has released studio albums Wenn wir uns wiedersehen (2021) and Tief (2023), the latter reaching high chart positions, and continued to release singles like “Wunderschön,” “Nicht mal eine Stunde,” and “Ich lieb alles an dir.”

Filmography

• Deutschland sucht den Superstar (TV series, contestant, 2005–2006)
• Tatort: Schwelbrand (TV series episode, 2007)
• Karaoke Showdown (TV series, self, 2006–2007)
• Top of the Pops (TV series, self, 2006)

Discography

Albums:

• Absolute (May 2006)
• Wenn wir uns wiedersehen (April 2021)
• Tief (September 2023)

Singles:

• Don’t Let It Get You Down (April 2006)
• Confessional (August 2006)
• Wunderschön (January 2020)
• Nicht mal eine Stunde (September 2020)
• Es liegt nicht an dir (October 2024)
• Wer kann schon nein sagen (July 2024)
• Sarah (2024)
• Ich lieb alles an dir (January 2025)
• Doch du willst mich (April 2025)