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- Gonny Gaakeer was born on 28 May 1971 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Moffenmeid (2019), De zeemeerman (1996) and Flikken Maastricht (2007).
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Joost Klein, also known simply as Joost is a Dutch rapper, writer, and former YouTuber. He is best known for his songs "Scandinavian Boy", "Wachtmuziek", and "Friesenjung", and his albums M van Marketing (with Donnie), Albino, and 1983. Although mainly a hip-hop artist, his songs and performances often include influences of electronic music, such as drum and bass, hardstyle, and gabber. He represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Klein performed in the semi-final of the contest and progressed to the final, but was disqualified from the show on the day of the final after allegedly making verbal threats to a female production worker.- Actress
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Tjitske Reidinga was born on 20 February 1972 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Gooische vrouwen (2005), Gooische vrouwen (2011) and Volgens Robert (2013). She has been married to Peter Blok since 24 December 2020. She was previously married to Vincent Croiset.- Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle on August 7 1876, the only daughter of a Dutch hat-maker, she seemed unlikely to later become the Mata Hari, the most infamous double agent in spy history. She answered an advertisement in the local paper placed by Rudolph MacLeod, a career military man in need of a wife. Enchanted by the tall, dark, and lovely Margaretha, MacLeod married her in 1895, and moved her to Dutch-controlled Java. His wife fell in love with Java, and wore native sarongs, learned the local language, and watched local dancers. MacLeod's philandering and bad temper strained their marriage, and even the birth of their second child could not repair the damage done. After their move to Sumatra, a terrible tragedy occurred that would finally end their marriage. While getting ready for bed on June 27 1899, Margaretha heard her children screaming. Racing to their nursery, she found her son and daughter had been poisoned, probably by an angry servant. While their daughter Jeanne Louise (called "Non", a Malay name) survived, her elder brother Norman was not so fortunate. Margaretha fell into a deep depression that was only worsened by MacLeod's blaming her for Norman's death. Finally, the tension exploded, and MacLeod beat Margaretha brutally before kidnapping their daughter and fleeing to Europe. She obtained a divorce and had her child returned to her, but MacLeod refused to pay any support. Unable to care for Non, Margaretha reluctantly left the girl in her father's care and left for Paris. There she became an exotic dancer, choosing the Malay term "matahari" (Eye of the Sun) as her stage name. Concocting a fanciful tale of being a half-Javanese temple dancer devoted to the god Shiva, Margaretha first appeared on stage as her alter-ego Mata Hari in 1905. Her erotic dancing (that included shedding veils, sarongs, and most everything else in the course of her performance) made her an instant sensation, and traveled all over Europe. She also made several unsuccessful attempts to regain custody of her daughter Non, even plotting with a servant to kidnap the girl from her school in Velp. While trying to visit her lover, a Russian officer named Vadim Maslov, Margaretha was approached by Georges Ladoux, a French army captain, who asked her to spy on the Germans. She agreed and planned to seduce a German General and get him to spill military secrets. However, she was arrested by British intelligence and interrogated by Scotland Yard, who were convinced she was actually a spy for the Germans. Finally she was released, and as 1916 drew to a close Margaretha made her way to Spain where she romanced a German Major called Kalle. He caught onto her and sent false messages claiming that she was in fact a German spy. The French arrested Margaretha on February 13 1917 and imprisoned her. She was convicted that summer of spying for an enemy nation and sentenced to death. On October 15 1917, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle faced the firing squad. She refused a blindfold and blew one last kiss to her killers. Mata Hari was killed by a bullet to the heart, and her body was donated to medical science.
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Jörgen Scholtens was born on 15 October 1986 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is an actor and director, known for Masterclass (2018), Cuckoo! (2019) and Viswijf (2018).- Music Department
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Composer, songwriter, conductor and pianist, educated at the Brussels Conservatory (Mus. D.) and the Royal Conservatory of Amsterdam, on scholarships. He was a concert pianist at six and accompanist for the Royal Opera Company in Amsterdam, assuming the conductorship in 1899. Coming to the USA with Yvette Guilbert, he became a US citizen in 1906 and assistant conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in 1908, and conductor between 1914 and 1932, conducting the Sunday Night concerts for eight years. He went on to head the opera department at Curtis Institute for four years, then the music directorship at the Chicago Civic Opera and the Ravinia Park Opera for seven years. He conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra summer concerts for four years, and guest-conducted symphony orchestras across the USA. Coming to Hollywood in 1938, he conducted the Hollywood Bowl for six seasons. He joined ASCAP in 1950.- Actor
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Twan Kuyper was born on February 19, 1996 in the Netherlands. Born Twan Kuijper, he was raised in the Netherlands with four siblings, including a brother who became known as Jaz. His sister Lisa has also appeared on his YouTube channel. He featured Lele Pons in one of his most popular videos on his YouTube page, a jellybean challenge video that has earned over 2 million views. Before he was famous, His social media career, he was notable for his modeling work with the Miami division of Next Models. He is an occasional actor and YouTuber known for posting comedy skits, challenges and vlogs for his 1.6 million subscribers.- Wilfred Genee was born on 27 July 1967 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is an actor, known for Voetbal International (2008), De oranjewinter (2022) and Gooische vrouwen (2011). He has been married to Lili Genee since 11 April 2008. They have two children.
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Harold Verwoert was born on 15 January 1968 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for St. Nick & Friends (1999), Het Zwarte Pieten Journaal (2020) and Sinterklaas en de verdwenen verjaardagsmijter (2018).- Actress
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Margo Dames was born on 1 September 1963 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for The Shaft (2001), Bureau Kruislaan (1992) and Leedvermaak (1989).- Director
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Nikolai van der Heyde was born on 23 January 1936 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. He was a director and writer, known for To Grab the Ring (1968), Angela (1973) and Een ochtend van zes weken (1966). He died on 6 August 2020 in Laren, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.- Director
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Mark Weistra was born on 1 November 1974 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is a director and writer, known for Kristen (2015), Taxandria (2008) and Het Verhoor (2018).- Nynke Faber was born on 2 January 1982 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Overspel (2011), Flikken Maastricht (2007) and Stuk! (2014). She has been married to Joost van Schie since 2005. They have three children.
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M.C. Escher was born on 17 June 1898 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands (undisclosed). He was a writer, known for Labyrinth (1986), Electric Dreams (1984) and Between Earth and the End of Time (1995). He was married to Jetta Umiker. He died on 27 March 1972 in Laren, Netherlands.- Director
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Marijke Jongbloed was born in 1956 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is a director and writer, known for Smile & Wave (2003), Fatal Reaction: Moskou (2000) and Fatal Reaction: Bombay (1998).- Sylvana Ijsselmuiden was born on 24 November 1994 in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. She is an actress, known for Bon Bini Holland 2 (2018), Fissa (2016) and Fataal (2016).
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Frans Rasker was born in 1945 in Reduzum, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is a producer and production manager, known for Iris (1987), De prooi (1985) and My Nights with Susan, Olga, Albert, Julie, Piet & Sandra (1975).- Actor
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Jan Jaap van der Wal was born on 1 November 1979 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. He is an actor and writer, known for Alles voor een Lach (2012), Fiskepark (2019) and Steef Cuijpers: Live in Toomler (2007). He has been married to Eva Duijvestein since September 2010.- Actress
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Wendy Brouwer was born on 8 September 1970 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is an actress and writer, known for Coverstory (1993), Bit (2008) and Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990).- Composer
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Sinan Akçil is a Turkish composer, singer-songwriter and record producer; famous for his work with Turkish pop singer Izel Çeliköz and Hadise's Eurovision 2009 song for Turkey, called Düm Tek Tek.
Sinan Akçil was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 20 May 1981. He is the son of musician Saim Akçil. His career started with Emel Müftüoglu's eighth studio album, called Arabesk. After this album, he started working continuously with Yasar, he also contributed to the albums of such notable artists like Zeynep Cassalini.
He became famous when he met Izel Çeliköz and having a musical and personal relationship with her. He also has recently worked with singers such as Ferhat Göçer, Gülben Ergen, Ziynet Sali, Mustafa Sandal, Demet Akalin, Teodora.
His Eurovision song Düm Tek Tek took place in 4th place in Eurovision 2009.- Writer
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Annejet van der Zijl was born in 1962 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She is a writer and actress, known for Annie MG (2010), Sonny Boy (2011) and Strike Out (1996).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Heddy Lester was born on 18 June 1950 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She was an actress, known for Groeten van Gerri (2020), Zeg 'ns Aaa (1981) and De tranen van Maria Machita (1991). She died on 29 January 2023 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.- Diny Sprock was born on 2 April 1921 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. She was an actress, known for Swiebertje (1955), De overval (1962) and Fietsen naar de maan (1963). She died on 3 November 2003 in Brussels, Belgium.
- Joey Lilipaly was born on 18 April 1984 in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. He is an actor, known for Pulang (2024).
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Wander Andringa was born on 28 January 1990 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. Wander is a cinematographer and director, known for Ware (2018), Meer dan babi pangang and Lappen (2016).