Georgina Carolina Verbaan (born 9 October 1979) is a Dutch actress and singer. Verbaan is best known for her recurring role in

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''. She has also appeared in various Dutch films, including ''

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'', '' Volle maan'' and ''Oogverblindend''.

Early life

Verbaan was born in

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, Netherlands. She joined a musical group in her hometown,

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, in 1990, at the age of 11. In 1992, Verbaan started attending a theatre school in The Hague. She graduated from mavo (high school) in Zoetermeer.

Career

1997-2003: Soap opera, music and film

Verbaan joined the cast of

'' in 1997, at the age of 16. She played the recurring role of Hedwig Harmsen from 1997 to 2000, growing increasingly popular and famous during her tenure on the show. Verbaan left the show in 2000, seeking to pursue an acting career. She appeared in the Dutch film ''

'' in 2001. ''Costa!'' was a nationwide commercial success, attracting over 200,000 visitors. Verbaan sang the film's theme song. Verbaan had a cameo in English-language, Dutch film ''Soul Assassin'' in 2001. She made a major appearance in Dutch film '' Volle maan'' in 2002, but the film was a commercial and critical failure. Verbaan had the lead role in 2003 film ''Adrenaline''. In 2002, she released her debut studio album '' Sugar Spider'' that resulted in a number of radio hits including "Ritmo", " Yo quiero bailar" a cover of Sonia & Selena and " Denis" a cover of Blondie. Verbaan received a Golden Onion (Dutch: Gouden Ui), the Dutch equivalent to a

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, for her performance in the 2005 film '' Joyride''.

2004-06: Politics

In 2006, Verbaan, a

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and anti- fur activist, began speaking in support of the ''

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'' (PVDD). In the

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, she appeared on the PVDD's list, among other prominent Dutch celebrities, such as acclaimed writer

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. Verbaan received 1,337 votes, while the PVDD received enough votes to secure two seats in the

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2006-present: Television work

Verbaan starred in series like Dok12 and Floor Faber and had guest appearances several television shows and was a cast member of reality show ''

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''. Later on, she received a recurring role in yet another television series, ''

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''. She sang several songs for this series. For her role in this series, she also received a ''Beeld en Geluid Award'' ("Screen and Sound Award") for best actress. In 2009, her role in the film ''Oogverblindend'' ("Dazzled"), directed by avantgarde filmmaker Cyrus Frisch, was critically acclaimed. The film was praised in Dutch press as "the most relevant Dutch film of the year". She also had a minor, non-speaking role as the female bartender in Stanley Tucci's indie film "

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" (2007), based on Theo Van Gogh's 1996 Dutch original. She played a major role in an episode of Dutch crime series "Van God Los" in 2011, playing a woman who kills her sister's friend after this friend has an affair with the woman's partner. For her role, Verbaan received critical acclaim and she was nominated for a Beeld & Geluid Award as best actress. Her episode of Van God Los (Spookbeeld) was also nominated for a Gouden Kalf.

Personal life

Verbaan became involved with

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Rob van de Wouw in 2009. In April 2010, show business newscast ''

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'' reported Verbaan was pregnant with the couple's first child. Verbaan gave birth to a daughter, Odilia Lilibet van de Wouw, on October 21, 2010. In June 2013 Georgina and Rob separated.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography

Films

TV series

Dubbing

Theater

Musicals

*2000: ''De Geest van Laat maar Waaien (2000)

Stage

*2005: ''Oogverblindend'' written and directed by Cyrus Frisch *2005: ''De Barones'' *2007: ''De Batavia'' written by Marcel Otten and directed by Ignace Cornelissen *2010: ''Late Avond Idealen'' directed by Sanne Vogel *2010: ''Ik hield van Hitler''

References

External links

Official Site
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parool.nl
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