Dutch actresses who were born in 1979
Here are 7 famous actresses from Netherlands were born in 1979:
Georgina Verbaan
Georgina Verbaan (October 9, 1979 The Hague-) also known as Georgina or Georgina Carolina Verbaan is a Dutch actor and singer. Her child is called Odilia Lilibet van de Wouw.
Verbaan began her career as a child actor in Dutch television series such as "Het Klokhuis" and "Onderweg naar Morgen". She later transitioned into film and gained international recognition for her role in the 2003 Dutch film "Quickscan". Verbaan has also worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to several Dutch-language dubs of popular animated movies.
In addition to her acting career, Verbaan has released two albums as a singer, "Sugar Spider" and "Swinging on a Star". She has also made several appearances on Dutch television as a presenter and as a guest on talk shows. Verbaan is known for her philanthropic work and has supported organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and Amnesty International.
Chantal Janzen
Chantal Janzen (February 15, 1979 Tegelen-) is a Dutch actor. She has one child, James Janzen.
Chantal Janzen is also a well-known TV presenter, singer, and musical actress. She started her career in the production of the Dutch musical Tarzan and went on to star in various other Dutch and German musicals like Beauty and the Beast and Wicked. In addition to her work on stage, she has hosted popular Dutch TV shows such as The Voice of Holland and Chantal Blijft Slapen. Janzen has won many awards for her contributions to the entertainment industry, including multiple Dutch Musical Awards and the Best Presenter Award at the Televizier-Ring Gala in 2019. She is considered one of the most influential women in Dutch show-business and an icon for Dutch youth.
Amber Teterissa
Amber Teterissa (June 12, 1979 Amsterdam-) is a Dutch actor.
She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows. Some of her notable roles include the character of Zoe in the Dutch drama series "Pleidooi" and the role of Lila in the internationally-acclaimed film "Black Book" directed by Paul Verhoeven.
In addition to her acting career, Teterissa has also worked as a theater actress and has performed in various plays in the Netherlands. She is known for her versatile acting skills, effortlessly transitioning between serious dramas and comedies.
Teterissa has also been recognized for her humanitarian work, particularly in the areas of education and women's empowerment. In 2015, she was awarded the title of "Ambassador of Education" by the Dutch government in recognition of her work in promoting education in developing countries.
She continues to be a highly respected and admired figure in the Dutch entertainment industry and beyond.
Elisa Beuger
Elisa Beuger (October 22, 1979 Rotterdam-) a.k.a. Elise Beuger is a Dutch actor.
She is best known for her work in Dutch television and theatre. Beuger studied at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts and made her professional debut in 2002. She has since appeared in a number of popular TV shows in the Netherlands, including "Flikken Maastricht," "Penoza," and "Baantjer." In addition to her television work, Beuger is an accomplished stage actress and has performed with several theatres throughout the Netherlands. She has also lent her voice to several audiobooks and has worked as a translator for English-language films and TV shows.
Igone de Jongh
Igone de Jongh (September 9, 1979 Haarlem-) also known as Igoné de Jongh is a Dutch dancer and actor.
De Jongh is best known for her work as a principal dancer with the Dutch National Ballet, where she performed a wide range of classical and contemporary ballet roles. She joined the company in 1996 as an apprentice, and was quickly promoted to the corps de ballet. In 2003, she became a soloist, and in 2012, she was promoted to principal dancer.
De Jongh has also worked as an actor, appearing in film and television productions. She starred in the Dutch film "The Beast in the Jungle" in 2019, and has appeared on several Dutch television shows.
Throughout her career, de Jongh has received numerous awards and honors for her dancing, including the Alexandra Radius Prize in 2015 and the Dutch Dance Award in 2016. In 2020, she retired from the Dutch National Ballet after 24 years with the company.
Angela Schijf
Angela Schijf (August 7, 1979 Uithoorn-) also known as Angela Van Landuyt-Schijf is a Dutch actor. She has three children, Bloem Van Landuyt, Mensje Frédérique Van Landuyt and Zus Marie Van Landuyt.
Schijf is best known for her portrayal of police officer Eva van Dongen in the long-running Dutch television series "Flikken Maastricht" (Cops Maastricht), which began in 2007. She has also appeared in numerous Dutch films and television shows, including "Goodbye, Dearest" (2002), "Ik ook van jou" (2001) and "Kinderen geen bezwaar" (2005-2009). In addition to her acting career, Schijf is also a trained dancer and has performed in productions of "Don Quixote" and "Swan Lake". She also supports various charitable organizations, including Dance4Life and WWF.
Renate Verbaan
Renate Verbaan (October 27, 1979 Rotterdam-) also known as Renate Gerschtanowitz, Sjaan Verbaan, Sjaantje or Renate Gerschtanowitz-Verbaan is a Dutch actor, presenter and model. She has one child, Julian Gerschtanowitz.
Renate Verbaan started her career in the entertainment industry as a model and landed her first television role in the Dutch sitcom "Costa!" in 2001. She later went on to present several television programs including "Jetix Max", "Dekkers vs. Dutchies" and "So You Think You Can Dance".
In addition to her work in television, Verbaan has also acted in several Dutch films including "Ellis in Glamourland" and "Good times, bad times, very bad times". She has won several awards, including the "Gouden Stuiver" (Golden Nickel) award for best children's television program for "Beestenboerderij" in 2010.
Verbaan is also known for her philanthropic work and has been an advocate for the Dutch Red Cross and other charitable organizations.