Bijl, born the daughter of an electrical engineer, achieved success beyond the German-speaking world in 1972 with the pop song Viva España (The Sun Shines Day and Night), which remained a one-off.
In addition to several other German-language hits, the singer enjoyed lasting success in her Dutch homeland.
Imca Marina lives on a farm in Midwolda in the municipality of Scheemda, province of Groningen.
In July 2009, it was announced that she had separated from her partner Steven Porter after a 13-year relationship.
She appeared in a 2024 episode of the television show The Masked Singer.