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- Lotte Verbeek is an award-winning Dutch actress, dancer and model. Lotte was born in Venlo, Netherlands. She was educated at Gymnasium Collegium Marianum in Venlo and graduated in 2008 at the Theaterschool in Amsterdam. From 1999, Verbeek attended the Dance Academy in Arnhem and the Amsterdam Academy of Jazz/Musical Theatre and Dance, where she graduated in 2006. During her studies, she worked as a dancer and model for photographer Erwin Olaf.
- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Huub Stapel was born on 2 December 1954 in Tegelen, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and producer, known for Amsterdamned (1988), De Partizanen (1995) and Wet & Waan (2000). He has been married to Resie Jansen since 2 December 2004. They have two children.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Hadewych Minis is one of The Netherlands' most versatile leading actresses.
After graduating from the Maastricht Theatre Academy in 1999 she became a member of Johan Simons' legendary Hollandia Theatre Company and toured throughout Europe,
From 2005 until 2012 Hadewych performed around the world with renowned theatre company Toneelgroep Amsterdam, with artistic director Ivo van Hove. She starred in plays including 'Angels in America', 'Opening Night' and 'Scenes From A Marriage'.
Starting in 2013 she turned her focus to film and television, starring in Golden Palm Nominee film Borgman (2013) and box office hit Bloed, zweet & tranen (2015). She won the Golden Kalf for Best Actress for both films, the highest actor's prize in the Netherlands.
Hadewych is featured in Oscar Nominee and Golden Palm Nominee Toni Erdmann (2016) and the Netflix series Tokyo Trial (2016).
Hadewych also wrote and recorded two albums, 'Hadewych Minis' and 'The Truth And Nothing But The Truth' (vocals and bass guitar).
She is filming and working on her much anticipated one woman show combining her 2 loves, acting and singing.- Joes Brauers is one of the most promising award-winning young stars of the moment, with already an impressive resume. He began his career at the age of 8 and is known for his roles in the films Hardcore Never Dies (2023, Amazone), Do Not Hesitate (Tribeca Film Festival and Dutch entry for the Oscars/Academy Awards 2021), De Oost (2020), and Quo Vadis Aida (Golden Bear for Best Film Berlinale Film Festival, nominated for the Oscar/Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film 2020). He stared in several TV series, including De Droom van de Jeugd (2023, NPO) and Dirty Lines (2022, Netflix). On stage, he starred in numerous shows, including Dagboek van een Herdershond (Best Actor Musical in The Netherlands, 2022) and Wolven Huilen niet Alleen (2020). Joes is co-represented by Paradigm Agency in the US in 2022.
- Actress
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- Additional Crew
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Stefanie Joosten moved to Japan as a student in Japanese studies. She found a modeling agency that hires western models. She is a fan of anime and video games who unknowingly got to audition for the new "Metal Gear", Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015) and would be cast as the voice and motion capture of Quiet. In addition, the character is modeled after Joosten's likeness.- Actress
- Writer
Sand Van Roy was born on 16 October 1987 in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Taxi 5 (2018), Genius (2017) and Indulgence (2019).- Actor
- Producer
- Production Manager
Pierre Rieu was born on 24 June 1981 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and producer, known for André Rieu: Christmas in London (2016), Code M (2015) and Andre Rieu: Live in Bucharest (2015). He has been married to Eefje van Hombergh since 19 October 2008. They have two children.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Matteo Simoni (1987) is a multifaceted actor who has quickly become one of Belgium's most sought-after young talents. He has showcased his versatility and depth on some of the most successful TV series, films and theatre plays. He is the winner of multiple awards and was selected by the Berlinale Film Festival as Shooting Star 2018, one of ten most promising young European actors.
Matteo is best known in Belgium for playing 'Smos' on the hit comedy series Safety First (2013-15) and his portrayal of 'Rocco Granata' in the biopic MARINA (2013), a film by Oscar nominated director Stijn Coninx. For this role, he learned to speak Italian fluently and was nominated Best Actor at the Ensors, the Belgian film award. He also had prominent roles on other Belgian films and TV series, most recently on the hit comedy Callboys (2016), by visionary Belgian director Jan Eelen, which gathered a record breaking 38% of all television viewers in front of the screen every week. The show has been picked up for a second season, which will air in autumn 2019.
Most recently, Matteo played the lead role in Gangsta (2018), by Adil el Arbi and Bilal Fallah, the directors of the critically acclaimed Black (2015) and Bad Boys 3. This year he will be working on the international TV series Cold Courage, The Racer, an Irish film about the Tour De France by Kieron J. Walsh, and Rookie, the feature film debut by Lieven van Baelen.- Lies Visschedijk was born on 14 January 1974 in Heel, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Briefgeheim (2010), Soof (2013) and The Judgement (2021). She was previously married to Marc van Uchelen.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Johan Leysen was born on 19 February 1950 in Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium. He was an actor, known for The American (2010), A Hidden Life (2019) and Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001). He was married to Rita Horst. He died on 30 March 2023 in France.- Composer
- Music Department
- Producer
He grew up in a musical family where he had his first contact with classical music as a child. At this time, his father was already enjoying success as head of the Leipzig Opera. His siblings also became musicians. While he was at school, André Rieu received violin lessons. After finishing school, the young musician studied at the Liège Conservatory with Herman Krebbers and Arthur Grumiaux, where he passed the final examination with distinction in 1977. During his time as a student he also discovered his love for three-quarter time, which made him an admirer of the composers Johann Strauss and Franz Léhar. From the beginning of the 1980s he played within the ensemble of "Het Maastrichts Salon Orchest". Numerous performances followed together in the Netherlands as well as in the German and Belgian border areas.
The first studio recordings were also made at this time. He then named his orchestra the "Johann Strauss Orchestra" in recognition of the master of three-quarter time. In 1994 André Rieu released his first studio album entitled "Strauß & Co". His first international tour followed with his orchestra of 44 musicians. He celebrated his breakthrough in 1995 with the album "Wiener Melange". From then on, Rieu was a regular guest on numerous music programs in the field of folk and pop music. In 1998 André Rieu was awarded the "Golden Tuning Fork". In the same year he released his album "Romantic Moments". Meanwhile, the musician, who turned to classical music for his central themes, became one of the most successful soloists in Europe.
Rieu also founded his own record company with a recording studio, which is one of the largest and most modern of its kind due to its requirements. Since then, his concerts and tours have been organized by his own companies. The Rieu Group grew to have several hundred employees. These include musicians, stage designers, tailors, technicians, supervisors and logisticians who accompany the major events. His album "Music to Dream" was released in 2001. In 2003 he was again awarded the "Golden Tuning Fork". Meanwhile, Andre Rieu lived with his family near Maastricht, where he became the owner of the castle "De Torentjet". In 2005, a TV home story for the musician was created together with presenter Florian Silbereisen.- Actor
- Writer
Tom van Beek was born on 26 December 1931 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He was an actor and writer, known for A Bridge Too Far (1977), Soldier of Orange (1977) and Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990). He died on 20 January 2002 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Chantal Janzen was born on February 15 in the southern part of the Netherlands, Limburg. To be exact, in the town of Tegelen. After she graduated HAVO in Tegelen, she started a study jazz theatre/show musical dance on the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Amsterdam. She grows up to be a dancer. Modern dance, jazz dance, acting, tap and musical show. She learns to do everything. To gain experience, she dances with the group Jazzcool in her college years.
Her dream to one day shine in a bigger musical production comes close as she starts an internship with Joop van den Ende Theaterproducties, the biggest production team in the Netherlands. She is soon cast as Lorraine Flemming in the musical 42nd Street and a musical star is born.
Since that role, her career has skyrocketed. In 2002 she played the leading role of Stefanie in Saturday Night Fever and in 2004 you can add two more to her resume: Kunt U Mij De Weg Naar Hamelen Vertellen, Meneer and Crazy For You. Since those musicals she has been the IT girl in the Netherlands and plays the lead role in the biggest musicals. For instance, Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan.
Even though musicals is where her heart lies, she starts acting more and more. After small guest roles on Dutch TV shows she stars in her first movie, Full Moon Party (2002). After that first role she was noticed in that area of expertise as well and played parts in movies such as Fighting Fish (2004) and De dominee (2004). Her international career started when she landed a small role in the American movie Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005).
Besides acting and being a big movie star, Chantal started a third career: presentation. She hosted the Staatsloterijshow Live, and the third year of Idols (Dutch American Idol) was hosted by Martijn Krabbe and herself.- Director
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
Marleen Gorris was born on 9 December 1948 in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands. She is a director and writer, known for Antonia's Line (1995), A Question of Silence (1982) and Broken Mirrors (1984).- Fred Goessens was born on 5 December 1953 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor, known for Character (1997), Overspel (2011) and Levenslied (2011).
- Actor
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- Producer
Brett Gentile was born on 15 September 1973 in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for Captain America: Civil War (2016), We're the Millers (2013) and The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014).- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Eva Crutzen was born on 15 April 1987 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Opslaan als de serie (2020), Bodem (2024) and Promenade (2019).- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Mike van Diem was born on 12 January 1959 in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands. He is a writer and director, known for Character (1997), Tulipani: Liefde, eer en een fiets (2017) and Alaska (1989).- Carine Cruzten was born in 1961 in Heerlen. After primary school, she attended grammar school ("gymnasium"). When she passed her exams she wanted to study psychology, but the math appeared to bother her and she quit. She decided to go to Maastricht, to the acting school. She passed, but there wasn't really any work for her. When she decided to set up a casting agency, there suddenly was an offer to play in a series. Since then it has been that way non stop. Highlight of her career is probably her appearance in Oud Geld, for which she won a Dutch academy award (best TV actress). She has two sons; Vincent (b. 1990) and Sebastiaan (b. 1994). She lives with Nico de Vries in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Dana Winner was born on 10 February 1965 in Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Allemaal Chris (2017), The Millennium Menace (1999) and Belgium Twelve Points (2004). She is married to Wilfried. They have one child.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Paul Cox was born on 16 April 1940 in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands. He was a director and writer, known for Innocence (2000), My First Wife (1984) and Man of Flowers (1983). He was married to Juliet Bacskai. He died on 18 June 2016 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Genio de Groot (Maastricht, January 11, 1953) is a Dutch actor, director, writer and television and theater maker. He is the son of the Maastricht artist couple Theo de Groot and Miets Crolla. In 1977 he completed his drama training in Utrecht. He is co-founder of De Ploeg: a collaboration between comedians and actors who create their own performances. He played one of the leading roles (father of Mees) in the film and television series The Penknife by Ben Sombogaart. The Penknife has received many international awards, including the Emmy Award. Played further in numerous TV series, television dramas and feature films.- Actress
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Peggy Vrijens was born on 28 October 1976 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Julia's Tango (2007), Joyride (2005) and Het huis Anubis en de vijf van het magische zwaard (2010).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Jochum ten Haaf was born on 17 December 1978 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for Dunkirk (2017), Nightwatching (2007) and Sportman van de Eeuw (2006).- Actress
- Music Department
Simone Simons was born on 17 January 1985 in Hoensbroek, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Kamelot: The Haunting (Somewhere in Time) (2005), Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame (2014) and Ayreon: Transitus (2020). She has been married to Oliver Palotai since 2013. They have one child.- Romijn Conen was born on 1 March 1967 in Broekhuizen, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor, known for De 9 dagen van de gier (2001), Flikken Maastricht (2007) and Little Sister (1995). He has been married to Nanna Tieman since 15 May 2015. They have two children. He was previously married to Natasja d'Armagnac.
- Actor
- Sound Department
Bert André was born on 6 August 1941 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for Flodder (1986), Halleluja! (2005) and Flodder 3 (1995). He was married to Mieke Verheyden. He died on 21 May 2008 in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jeroen Willems was born on 15 November 1962 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for Ocean's Twelve (2004), Majesteit (2010) and Die Patin - Kein Weg zurück (2008). He died on 3 December 2012 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.- Producer
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- Director
Pieter Kuijpers as a director is known for Van God los (2011), TBS (2008), Manslaughter (2012) and Love is the Word (2013). He is also the creator of the hit TV series Van God los (2011) and Smeris (2014). He is the co-owner of production company Pupkin and lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Pieter is more or less specialized in true crime films and TV drama.- Marijke Helwegen was born on 28 December 1948 in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Ellis in Glamourland (2004), Sinterklaasjournaal (2001) and Toren C (2008). She is married to Harry Helwegen.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Heintje Simons was born on 12 August 1955 in Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor, known for The Golden Glove (2019), Doc. 33 (2011) and Morgen fällt die Schule aus - Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank, VI. Teil (1971). He was previously married to Doris Uhl.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Ben Verbong was born on 2 July 1949 in Tegelen, Limburg, Netherlands. He is a director and writer, known for De flat (1994), The Girl with the Red Hair (1981) and Charlotte Sophie Bentinck (1996).- Actress
- Casting Director
- Producer
Character actress Ilse Earl was born Ilene Helen Besman on May 4, 1931 in Limburg, Germany. Earl eventually moved to America and settled in Florida, where she first stated acting in films in the mid-1970's. Ilse had a recurring role as Mrs. Morris in the "Porky's" movies. Moreover, Earl not only appeared on several TV shows, but also was an associate producer and casting director for the film Redemption (2004). She died at age 74 on March 7, 2006 in Jupiter, Florida.- Actor
- Director
- Soundtrack
André van den Heuvel was born on 4 June 1927 in Tegelen, Limburg, Netherlands. He was an actor and director, known for De weg (1983), Merijntje Gijzens jeugd (1974) and De verlossing (1975). He was married to Kitty Janssen. He died on 9 February 2016 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.- Wim Hof was born on 20 April 1959 in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands.
- Stunts
- Actor
- Special Effects
When Simon fell into a Career in the stunt market, he started with a background in rock climbing, gymnastics and held a black belt in Japanese & European (historical) martial arts. He attended several stage and screen combat courses around the globe and became a certified (UK BADC) fight performer, completed Rick Seaman's M.P.D.C. stunt driving school (advanced level 1&2), got his certification as an Irata L1 industrial climber and further expanded his rigging knowledge through Keir Beck's industry-leading stunt rigging courses. Simon is CEO, stunt coordinator & performer at ActionPact, The Dutch Stunt Company.- Stephanie Eidt was born in 1968 in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970), Babylon Berlin (2017) and Love Addicts (2022).
- Actor
- Writer
- Art Department
Ronald Goedemondt was born on 12 June 1975 in Tegelen, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for Sluipschutters (2013), The Way to Paradise (2021) and Sinterklaasjournaal (2001).- Actor
- Director
Nico de Vries was born on 12 April 1961 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and director, known for Otje (1998), Character (1997) and Beatrix, Oranje onder Vuur (2012).- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
Reinier Selen was born on 2 August 1972 in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands. He is a producer and production manager, known for Accused (2014), Nothing Personal (2009) and Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012).- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Hannelore Stevens was born on 6 July 1994 in Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium. She is an actress and writer, known for Deus ex Machina (2017), Bloed Offers (2018) and Once Upon a Time in Limburg (2021).- Brigitte Heitzer was born on 23 August 1979 in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Stoffig Licht, Rokjesnacht (2024) and Nachtwacht (2015).
- Thomas Bernhard was born on 9 February 1931 in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands. He was a writer, known for Dramuscules de Thomas Bernhard (2007), Television Theater (1953) and Maîtres anciens - Comédie (2022). He died on 12 February 1989 in Gmunden, Austria.
- Actress
- Director
Anne-Mieke Ruyten was born on 16 August 1960 in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress and director, known for Kinderen geen bezwaar (2004), The Twelve (2019) and Flikken Maastricht (2007). She is married to Ron Cornet.- Maurice Wijnen was born on 3 May 1970 in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for Ciske de Rat - de Musical (2010), De rode loper (2011) and Jeuk (2014).
- Editor
- Writer
- Director
Jo Luijten was born on 24 April 1978 in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands. He is an editor and writer, known for Wonders of the World Wide Web (2012), The Joy of ASCII with Bob Ross (2013) and The Wikipedia in the '80s (2013). He has been married to Kinna McInroe since 4 July 2014. They have one child.- Producer
- Director
- Production Designer
Vivian Pieters was born on 19 June 1953 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. Vivian is a producer and director, known for De prooi (1985), Ernstige delicten (2002) and Bureau Kruislaan (1992).- Saskia Temmink was born on 17 May 1968 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for De 12 van Oldenheim (2017), Oud geld (1998) and Bloedverwanten (2010).
- Tall (5' 9"), buxom and curvaceous brunette knockout Saskia Linssen was born on February 16, 1970 in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands. She's the only child of a sailor and his wife. Linssen worked briefly as a model on a Dutch TV game-show. Saskia was the Playmate of the Month in the June, 1991 issue of "Playboy." Linssen went on to appear in a couple of "Playboy" videos and posed for a handful of "Playboy" newsstand special editions. Saskia Linssen speaks fluent Dutch, English, and German.
- Director
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Guido Pieters was born in 1948 in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. He is a director and writer, known for Ciske the Rat (1984), Op hoop van zegen (1986) and Kort Amerikaans (1979).