Biography
Who is Chantal Janzen?
Early life and education
Chantal Janzen was born in Tegelen, Netherlands. She attended the Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten to pursue her professional training. During her studies, she focused on a wide variety of performance disciplines including classical dance, modern dance, jazz, and tap. She also received instruction in acting, singing, and musical theatre repertoire, which provided the foundation for her later career in television and on the stage.
Acting and musical theatre career
Chantal has an extensive background in musical theatre. She played lead roles in Dutch productions such as Beauty and the Beast, where she was the first Belle with blonde hair, and Tarzan. Her performance in the musical Saturday Night Fever earned her a John Kraaijkamp Musical Award in 2002 for Upcoming Talent. She also received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in Crazy For You in 2005.
Beyond the stage, she has appeared in several films and television series. Her filmography includes roles in movies like De Dominee, Full Moon Party, and Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. On television, she acted in series such as Baantjer, Intensive Care, and the long-running show Goede tijden, slechte tijden. In 2010, she starred in Petticoat, a Dutch musical written specifically for her.
Television presenting work
After transitioning to the RTL network in 2011, she became a frequent face on Dutch television. She has hosted numerous programs including The Voice of Holland, De Jongens tegen de Meisjes, and Time To Dance. Her work extends to acting as a jury member on shows like Holland's Got Talent and The Talent Project. Internationally, she gained significant recognition for co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 and Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light.
In 2013, she and co-host Gordon Heuckeroth faced widespread public criticism regarding a viral video where they made racist jokes about a contestant on Holland's Got Talent. Despite this controversy, she continued her career, hosting game shows like Beat the Champions and appearing on German television programs such as The Voice Kids and Superkids.
Personal life and family
Chantal is in a relationship with Marco Geeratz. The couple married in London on December 15, 2014. They share two sons together named James, born in January 2009, and Bobby, who was born in March 2018. Her husband also has three children from a previous relationship.
Birthday and age
Chantal Janzen was born on February 15, 1979, which makes Chantal 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Chantal shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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