Celebrity Info
She’s a Dutch presenter and actress who quickly gained recognition early in her career, especially after portraying Sam de Graad in the popular series Westenwind for over 100 episodes. The role really put her on the map, and she continued to build momentum with long-running appearances in shows like Samen, Spoorloos verdwenen, Verborgen gebreken, and Dokter Tinus. Before all the fame, she completed her secondary education, earning her diploma in 1998. Not long after, she made her professional TV debut in Westenwind in 1999—a turning point that launched her into the spotlight.
Born in Gouda, Zuid-Holland, in the Netherlands, she’s always maintained a strong connection to her roots. Her personal life has also drawn public interest over the years. She was in a six-year relationship with Daan Schuurmans, whom she met on the set of Westenwind—talk about romance blooming on screen. Later, she was with Henry van Loon from 2011 until 2017. In more recent years, she’s been sharing life with Dorian Geis, and together they welcomed a son named Cooper, adding a whole new chapter to her journey.
She didn’t just shine on television—her career in film took off around 2007 when she made her appearance in Captain Rob and the Secret of Professor Lupardi. From there, she continued to build an impressive resume, naturally expanding her presence on the big screen. Over the years, she added several notable roles to her portfolio, including the 2016 film Family Weekend, followed by another 2016 release, Heart Struggle. She kept the momentum going into 2017 with a quirky turn in Dummy the Mummy and the Tomb of Achnetoet. Throughout these projects, she demonstrated versatility and a growing passion for cinematic storytelling. Her work during this period helped solidify her reputation as a dynamic performer across both mediums.
