Veerle Baetens

Veerle Baetens

actress, writer, director

Veerle Baetens was born on Jan 24, 1978 in Belgium. Veerle Baetens's big-screen debut came with Romance directed by Douglas Boswell in 2004. Veerle Baetens is known for Tabula Rasa directed by Kaat Beels, Veerle Baetens stars as Annemie D'Haeze and Stijn Van Opstal as Benoit D'Haeze. Veerle Baetens has got 7 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Veerle Baetens achieved is Magritte Awards, Belgium. The upcoming new movie Veerle Baetens plays is Dealer which will be released on Sep 22, 2022.

Veerle Baetens studied Musical Theatre at the "Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts" in Brussels. After this she had roles in theatre and then started her TV career for VTM.In 2005 she won the "John Kraaijkamp Musical Award" for her role in the theatre version of Pippi Longstocking. And in 2008 she won awards for her performance of "Sara" (the Flemish version of the TV show Ugly Betty). After this TV show ended she starred in the movie Loft. Then another big role came as Hannah Maes in the TV show "Code 37" where she played the tough police chief. This show lasted for 3 seasons.In 2012 she started her own band together with friend Sandrine called "Dallas" and the album "Take it All" came out in 2012. Another album that Veerle was part of was the movie soundtrack of "The Broken Circle Breakdown" where she played the role of Elise, a woman who loses her daughter.She and her boyfriend Geert have a daughter (2008) and live in Belgium.

  • Birthday

    Jan 24, 1978
  • Place of Birth

    Brasschaat, Flanders, Belgium
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Known For

Awards

7 wins & 3 nominations

Magritte Awards, Belgium
2020
Best Actress (Meilleure actrice)
Winner - Magritte Award
2016
Best Actress (Meilleure actrice)
Winner - Magritte Award
Un début prometteur (2015)
Film Festival Oostende
2018
Best Actress - TV Series (Beste Actrice Televisieserie)
Winner - Ensor
2013
Best Actress (Beste Actrice)
Winner - Ensor
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