Stan Van Samang (born 19 March 1979 in Wijgmaal,

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) is a Belgian actor and singer.

Career

He played the role of 'Kevin' in one of

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' famous soaps called ''Wittekerke''. Van Samang appeared in other

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TV series such as ''

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'' and ''

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'', and in the Belgian movies ''Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue'' (Hans Herbots, 2007) and ''Vermist'' (Jan Verheyen, 2007). In 2006, he was discovered as a music talent during the national TV shows ''Steracteur Sterartiest'' ( VRT), a show in which actors sang for charity. The winner of the shows earned money for that charity. Stan Van Samang won and got a record deal a few weeks later. On 7 March 2007 he made a record deal with

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. He released his debut album ''Welcome Home'' on 23 November 2007. The album is produced by Eric Melaerts (

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). The hit single "Scars" reached No. 1 for 5 weeks in the national

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. The single was awarded a

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Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Featured in

Filmography

* ''Flikken'' (2003) TV series * ''Sedes & Belli'' (2003, 1st episode) TV series * ''Rupel'' (2004, 1st episode) TV series * ''Buitenspel'' (2005) English title: ''Gilles'' (movie) * ''Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue'' (2006) English: ''Stormforce'' (film) * ''Wittekerke'' (2003–2007) TV soap * ''Vermist'' (2007) (movie) * ''Vermist'' (2008–present) TV series * ''Zuidflank'' (2013) TV series * ''Zie mij graag'' (2016) TV series * ''Thuis'' (2021) TV series

Dubbing roles

Animated films

* ''

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'' - ''Linguini'' (2007)

Awards and nominations

Awards

* ''TOTZ-trofee'' (2007, VTM) * ''Award for best performer'' (2007, Radio 2 Zomerhit) * ''Spetter of the year'' (2007,

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)

Nominations

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* Award for best up-coming artist (2007) * Award for best pop artist (2007) * Award for best male artist (2007)

References

External links

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Fan site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Samang, Stan Van 1979 births Living people Flemish male voice actors Flemish male television actors Flemish male soap opera actors Flemish male film actors 21st-century Flemish male actors 21st-century Belgian male singers