Heinz Winckler | |
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_2.jpg) Heinz Winckler in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Heinz Carl Heinrich Winckler |
| Born | 22 March 1978 |
| Origin | Stellenbosch, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | https://heinzwinckler.com/ |
Heinz Carl Heinrich Winckler (born 22 March 1978) is a South African singer and the winner of the first series of South African Idols and is also an actor.
Born the eldest of three children in Stellenbosch, South Africa, he went on to study law at Stellenbosch University. After winning the Idols competition in June 2002, he discontinued his studies to devote time to a music career.