Biography
Who is Frederique van der Wal?
Early life and family
Frederique van der Wal grew up in The Hague. This city is located in the Netherlands. She has a brother named Michiel van der Wal. He works as a curator and an independent art advisor in New York.
Modeling and fashion
Frederique began her career as a professional model. She worked on campaigns for Guess and Revlon. Her face appeared on the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She also worked with Victoria's Secret. Magazines like InStyle and Forbes featured her in their profiles. She is known for her work in the fashion world.
Television and film
Frederique appeared as the Mole in a celebrity edition of the ABC show The Mole. This specific version was filmed in Hawaii. She hosted and produced a show for Discovery TLC called Cover Shot. On this program, she led a team of stylists and makeup artists to create cover models. She also served as a host for The Face on RTL 5.
Her acting career includes several movie roles. In 1999, she played Amazonia in Wild Wild West. She appeared as Carol in the 1997 film Two Girls and a Guy. Other credits include a cameo in 54 and a role in The Million Dollar Hotel from 2000. She played Gertrude in the 1995 movie Burnzy's Last Call. She also appeared in the film Celebrity in 1998.
Entrepreneurship and achievements
In 2005, a lily was named Frederique's Choice Lily in Amsterdam. This event inspired the Discovery Channel show The Invisible path. The program followed flowers from Africa to the Netherlands and New York City. Frederique van der Wal later started a lifestyle brand called Frederique's Choice. This business focuses on the flower industry.
She served as an executive producer and host for Home Grown Makeover with Frederique and Carter. This ten episode series aired on the FYI channel in 2016. Her company was featured on Germany's Next Topmodel. She received the Marie Claire Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2011. She also gave guest lectures at Harvard University.
Personal life and height
Frederique van der Wal has a daughter named Scyler Pim van der Wal Klein. Her partner is Nicholas Klein. She stands at a height of 178 centimeters. She has also launched several products under her name. These included a fragrance, a calendar, and a workout video. She sold lines of loungewear, sleepwear, and lingerie. She also created a line of bathing suits.
Birthday and age
Frederique van der Wal was born on August 30, 1967, which makes Frederique 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Frederique shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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