Dutch actresses who were born in 1976
Here are 9 famous actresses from Netherlands were born in 1976:
Carice van Houten
Carice van Houten (September 5, 1976 Leiderdorp-) also known as Carice Anouk van Houten is a Dutch actor and singer.
She was born into a artistic family; her mother was a writer and her father was a theatre director. Carice van Houten studied briefly at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts before being accepted into the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam.
She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Melisandre in the HBO series Game of Thrones, for which she received multiple award nominations. Prior to this, she starred in several Dutch films, such as Minoes and Black Book, which gained critical acclaim and numerous awards.
In addition to her acting career, Carice van Houten has also released music albums and performed as a singer in various concerts and festivals. She is fluent in Dutch, English, German and French.
Ellemieke Vermolen
Ellemieke Vermolen (October 13, 1976 Hellevoetsluis-) also known as Ellemieke Elisabeth Cathriene Vermolen or Elizabeth Catharina Vermolen is a Dutch actor.
She first rose to fame as a VJ for the Dutch music channel TMF in the 90s. She made her acting debut in 2000 in the Dutch soap opera "GTST" (Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden). Since then, she has appeared in various Dutch TV shows and films, including "Floris", "K3 and the Ijsprinses", and "Moordvrouw". Outside of acting, Vermolen is also a cookbook author and has published several cookbooks in the Netherlands. She is married to Dutch chef Sergio Herman, with whom she has three children.
Terence Schreurs
Terence Schreurs (May 9, 1976 Hoorn-) is a Dutch actor.
She started her career in the Dutch soap opera "Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden" and has since appeared in several Dutch TV series and films such as "Rozengeur & Wodka Lime" and "Baantjer". Schreurs has also worked as a presenter and voice-over artist. In addition to her acting career, she is also a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor and has written a book on the subject titled "Typical Ters: Als Yogini in de Big City".
Annelieke Bouwers
Annelieke Bouwers (May 4, 1976 Rhenen-) a.k.a. Ine Annelieke Bouwers is a Dutch actor. She has one child, Joëlle Lotte Babette Jansen.
Bouwers began her acting career in 2004 with a minor role in the Dutch film "In Oranje". She went on to appear in several Dutch TV series, including "Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten" and "Flikken Rotterdam". In 2015, she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the Dutch Film Festival for her performance in "The Fury". Along with her acting career, Bouwers is also a writer and has written for publications like "Linda" and "Viva". In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with her daughter.
Eva Duijvestein
Eva Duijvestein (December 19, 1976 Delft-) also known as Eva Joana Duijvestein is a Dutch actor.
She graduated from the Amsterdam School of the Arts with a degree in drama. Duijvestein is known for her work in Dutch television and film productions including the television series "S1ngle," "Gouden Bergen," and "Celblok H." She has also appeared in films such as "Rendez-Vous" and "Aanmodderfakker." Aside from acting, Duijvestein is also a voiceover artist and has lent her voice to several documentaries and advertising campaigns. In addition, she has directed several theater productions in the Netherlands.
Rixt Leddy
Rixt Leddy (May 5, 1976 Nijmegen-) is a Dutch actor.
Rixt Leddy started her acting career in 1995 with Dutch television series Onderweg Naar Morgen. She later went on to star in several other Dutch television dramas including Medisch Centrum West, Goudkust, and Voetbalvrouwen. She also made appearances in Dutch films such as Costa! and Volle maan. In addition to her acting career, Rixt is also a writer and has published several books for children. She is a mother to two daughters and is actively involved in charitable organizations that focus on women's and children's rights. Rixt continues to act in both television and film productions in the Netherlands.
Ilse Heus
Ilse Heus (May 17, 1976 Rotterdam-) is a Dutch actor.
She is best known for her work in Dutch cinema and television. After graduating from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, Heus began her career in the early 2000s with small roles in various Dutch television shows. However, it was her breakthrough role as the lead in the critically acclaimed Dutch drama film, "The Storm" (2009), that gained her widespread recognition and critical acclaim.
In addition to her acting work, Heus is also a writer and director. She has written and directed several short films, which have been shown at various film festivals around the world. In 2017, she directed her first feature film, "The Ascension", which was based on her own screenplay.
Heus is known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray complex characters with depth and sensitivity. She has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including a Golden Calf at the Netherlands Film Festival.
Anne-Marie Jung
Anne-Marie Jung (April 3, 1976 Schiedam-) also known as Annemarie Jung or Anne Jung is a Dutch actor.
She is best known for her roles in various Dutch films and television series, including " Gooische Vrouwen," "De TV Kantine," and "Jeuk." She began her acting career at the age of 17, working for a children's theater group in Rotterdam. Later on, she graduated from the Academy of Drama ArtEZ in Arnhem, Netherlands. In addition to acting, she is also a voice actress, having lent her voice to several animated films and series such as "Shrek," "Happy Feet," and "Robot Chicken." Throughout her career, Anne-Marie has won several accolades including nominations for the Golden Calf and the Netherlands Film Festival Award. She is married and has two children.
Anjali Taneja
Anjali Taneja (April 27, 1976 Uithoorn-) is a Dutch actor, screenwriter and writer.
She is best known for her work in Dutch films and television series. Taneja started her career as a stage actress and later moved on to television and film. She has acted in many successful Dutch movies such as "Komt een vrouw bij de dokter" (2009), "Loft" (2010), "De gelukkige huisvrouw" (2010), and "Hartenstraat" (2014).
Apart from acting, Taneja also worked as a screenwriter for the Dutch movie "Dolfje Weerwolfje" (2011). She also wrote the children's book "De avonturen van Billy en de Toverstaf" (2020), which was well-received by young readers.
Taneja has won several awards for her work in the Dutch film industry, including the Best Actress Award at the Nederlands Film Festival for her performance in "De gelukkige huisvrouw". She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the film and television industry, and has been recognized for her efforts to promote representation of people of color in Dutch media.