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As a trilingual actress, Annick Christiaens lived and worked for a long time in Paris before choosing Brussels and London to settle down. She has been playing leads in Belgium and The Netherlands in Dutch with famous actors Mathias Schoenaerts, Frank Lammers and Jan Decleir as partners and in France in French with famous actors Clovis Cornillac, Nicholas Duvauchelle, Alain Chabat as partners. In Croatia, Sweden, Germany and Lithuania she has been playing second parts in series in English. She obtained a Master Degree at the Superior National Conservatory for Dramatic Art in Paris and a Master Degree in film directing and script-writing at the University of Paris II and started, next to her acting career, to write and direct. Her short movies got some valuable awards. She is often present at the Film Festival of Cannes as an actress/ writer/director. Her ballet education gives her elegance and agility and her fitness training gives her power and energy. She has a gift for imitating native accents. She does voice overs in 5 different languages.

Koen De Graeve was born on 28 April 1972 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is an actor, known for The Misfortunates (2009), Loft (2008) and Time of My Life (2012).

Alain Van Goethem is a Belgian actor with over 90 credits across film, television, and short films. He began his career in 1989 with a recurring role in Meester, hij begint weer! (1985) and later trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in London and Los Angeles. Known for his multilingual versatility, Alain has performed in Dutch, French, English and even some work in German, Spanish and Italian He earned early recognition with a lead role in Dagen, maanden, jaren (1996), followed by key roles in productions like, Wittekerke (1993) , and numerous high-profile series and films. Recent work includes Hidden Assets (2021) Season 2 and Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch (2024) In addition to acting, Alain is the founder of Lucky Star International Talent Agency, a boutique agency based near Brussels, representing talent worldwide.

Nicolas Keppens was born in 1989 in Aalst, East Flanders, Belgium. He is a director and writer, known for Beautiful Men (2023), Easter Eggs (2020) and Wildebeest (2018).

Chris Boni was born on 21 February 1936 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Jungleboek (1992), Het hemelbed (1966) and De man, het beest en de deugd (1971). She was previously married to Walter Boni.

Natalija Surlich is a Belgian-Serbian actress known for her quiet intensity and emotionally grounded performances. She studied acting in Belgium and later trained at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Fluent in English, Dutch, and Serbian, she is drawn to psychologically complex characters and dark, character-driven stories across film, television, and streaming platforms.

Véronique Seghers was born on 14 December 1977 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress and producer, known for Among the Shadows (2019), Past Imperfect (2017) and 13 Commandments (2017). She has been married to Michel Bogaerts since 14 February 2004. They have two children.

Dimitri Verhulst was born in 1972 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is a writer and director, known for Waarom Wettelen (2024), Problemski Hotel (2015) and The Misfortunates (2009).

Geertrui Daem was born on 29 April 1952 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress, known for TECX (1990), Flikken (1999) and Copy Copy (1992).

Odilon Mortier was born on 21 February 1931 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He was an actor, known for De kotmadam (1991), Neveneffecten (2005) and Het mooiste moment (1996). He was married to Simonne Keymeulen. He died on 12 August 2012 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium.

Paul Coppens was born on 21 August 1952 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is an actor and writer, known for Meester, hij begint weer! (1985), Wat nu weer!? (1995) and Alle maten (1998).

Louis Paul Boon was born on 15 March 1912 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He was a writer and actor, known for Menuett (2023), Vergeten straat (1999) and Menuet (1982). He was married to Jeanneke de Wolf. He died on 10 May 1979 in Erembodegem, Flanders, Belgium.

Herman Coessens was born on 22 August 1943 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He was an actor, known for De bossen van Vlaanderen (1991), Wittekerke (1993) and Een mens van goede wil (1973). He died on 9 January 2023 in Ghent, Belgium.

Herman Vinck was born on 7 June 1935 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He was an actor, known for Oebele (1968), Spetters (1980) and Medisch Centrum West (1988). He died on 18 October 2019 in Pierrerue, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.

Jeanneke Boon was born on 10 January 1915 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She died on 18 March 2005 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium.

Liliane De Waegeneer was born on 7 October 1954 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Mirandolina (1975), Vrijdag (1980) and Brussels by Night (1983).

Guy De Lombaert was born on 31 May 1951 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is a production manager, known for The Loft (2014), The Memory of a Killer (2003) and The Treatment (2014).

Jan de Wilde was born on 1 January 1944 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is an actor and composer, known for Hector (1987), Start (1964) and Ik vraag het aan (2024).

Viviane Redant was born on 11 September 1948 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Pallieter (1976), Man zkt vrouw (2007) and Het zwaard van Ardoewaan (1972).

Kevin Mannens was born on 19 April 1976 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is a director and writer, known for The Taking of Harris Neck (2023), Marsh Clouds: The Oysters of Harris Neck (2022) and Pacific Rim (2013).

Sabine Appelmans is a former professional tennis player from Belgium. She was Belgium's Fed Cup captain from 2007 until 2011.

Appelmans turned pro in 1988, and won her first title against Chanda Rubin in Scottsdale in 1991. She made her first Fed Cup appearance in 1988, with a 1-2 loss against Austria. Throughout her career, she won seven singles and four doubles titles.

She participated three times in the Olympics (in 1992, 1996 and 2000) - at the 1992 Games in Barcelona she reached the quarterfinals in singles. Her best result in the Grand Slam Tournaments is reaching the quarterfinals at the 1997 Australian Open after defeating then world No. 3 Conchita Martínez. Her highest spot on the WTA rankings is the 16th place, which she reached in November 1997. In the doubles she reached, together with Miriam Oremans, the semi-finals of 1997 Wimbledon.

In February 2007 she was appointed captain of Belgium's Fed Cup squad in replacement of Carl Maes, leading the team to a semifinal in 2011.

Appelmans was elected as the Belgian Sportswoman of the year 1990 and 1991.

Cindy Nelson was born on 26 February 1957 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Flikken (1999), Eurosong 1981 (1981) and Knokke Cup 83 (1983).

Phara de Aguirre was born on 26 March 1961 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. She is a writer, known for Amazones (2018), Amazons (2018) and Une Histoire Belge (2010).

Marc De Corte was born on 13 April 1965 in Aalst, Flanders, Belgium. He is an actor, known for Marina (2013), Recht op recht (1998) and Commissaris Roos (1990).

Geertrui Coppens focuses on content and script development for tv series (fiction and non-fiction) and social media. With her story and media lab Zie Ze Doen in Ghent she strives for innovative projects. Zie Ze Doen's most acclaimed realizations are De Bende Van Wim, Week van Liefde, Nefast voor de feestvreugde, Peulengaleis and Het Bourgondisch Complot.