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Hadise Açikgöz is a Turkish-Belgian singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality. Born and raised in Belgium, her family originally come from Sivas, Turkey. In 2003, she participated in the Belgian singing competition show Idool 2003, but rose to fame after releasing her debut album Sweat in 2005. The album spawned 5 singles and earned Hadise both a TMF Award (Belgium) and "Altin Kelebek" Award (Turkey). Hadise established and maintained a successful career in both Belgium and Turkey with the release of her self-entitled album Hadise (2008). The album which includes English and Turkish songs, features the single "Deli Oglan" that became a number-one hit in Turkey.
In 2009, Hadise represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Düm Tek Tek". The song gained a total of 177 points, placing Turkey fourth in the final round of the competition. "Düm Tek Tek" earned Hadise her first number one single in Belgium and was followed-up with the release of her studio albums Fast Life, (2009) and Kahraman (2009). The single "Evlenmeliyiz" from Kahraman was among the top-ten hits on Türkçe Top 20. She has since focused on her career in Turkey with the release of her albums Ask Kaç Beden Giyer? (2011) and Tavsiye (2014).
Her name was chosen by one of her grandparents, having originally being intended for her older sister. Hadise's parents emigrated to Belgium from Sivas, Turkey. Her mother is Kumyk and her father is Lezgin. She grew up with her older sister, Hülya, a younger sister Derya and also a younger brother named Murat. Hadise was 11 years old when her parents divorced.
Hadise studied economics and modern languages. She is fluent in five languages: Turkish and Dutch (which are her native languages), French, German and English.
At the age of 18 and with the support of her family Hadise participated in the first season of the show Idool, the Flemish version of the Pop Idol series. She failed to qualify for the finals, however, her appearance was acknowledged by her soon-to-be manager Johan Hendrickx. Hendrickx contacted Hadise explaining how impressed he was with her performance on the show and offered her an album contract.
In 2006, Hadise presented Popstar Türkiye (tr) (Turkish version of Popstars). It was her first presenting role in Turkey. From 2008 to 2009, she got a job as a presenter for the first time in Belgium. She was the presenter of the second season of Belgian X Factor at VTM. Although it was her first television job in Belgium, Hadise garnered much praise. She handled a critical moment when Maurice Engelen, one of the judges, left the contest during a live television cast. Hadise was also praised by the candidats of X Factor for guiding them. Since 2011, Hadise has working as one of the judges on the singing competition show O Ses Türkiye (Turkish version of The Voice).
Hadise has said she admires artists such as Shakira, Brandy Norwood, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, U2 and Prince. Hadise's songs have also clearly been influenced by Turkish music, making her songs rather unusual, as it fuses R&B and Turkish pop. Examples of songs by her combining a strong Turkish slant with an Urban feel include "Stir Me Up", "Bad Boy", "A Good Kiss" and "Don't Ask". Many people have compared Hadise to American R&B singer Beyoncé. Her fans affectionately call her the most famous Turkish star worldwide.
In September 2009, Hadise donated her time in support of the "Schools without Bullying" campaign in Belgium. During a press conference held by the organization, Hadise explained how as a child she "was bullied for her cloths" and even "because of her origin". She explained that she wanted to be part of the project because she loved children and had been a graduate herself, she understood how there was no place for bullying.
Hadise has rejected two offers to star in a film. One of the parts was the leading role in a Turkish movie. Not much is known about this film, apart from the fact that the film supposedly focused on two sisters, one of whom was to be played by Hadise. In July 2008, Hadise was again offered a role in a Turkish comedy film.- Evelien Bosmans was born on 9 November 1989 in Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Marina (2013), Groenten uit Balen (2011) and Charlie and Hannah's Grand Night Out (2017).
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Vasilije Popovic was born on 15 April 1926 in Mol, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He was a writer and director, known for 22 minuta u ritmu (1964), TV teatar (1956) and Pesma (1961). He died on 23 June 2007 in Belgrade, Serbia.- Script and Continuity Department
- Writer
Eline Wagelmans was born on 23 September 1992 in Mol, Belgium. She is a writer, known for De Dag (2018), H.I.T. - De Romeo's (2017) and Toy Gun (2018).- Rob Teuwen was born on January 9, 1987 in Mol, Belgium. He is primarily known for playing Billie Coppens, the teenage son of original main characters Doortje and Pico Coppens, in F.C. De Kampioenen, a Belgian-Flemish sitcom. He played the role from 2003 to 2008 and left the show three seasons before it ended. He then focused on musical and stage acting for a while. Teuwen was left out of the series finale as well as the four feature films between 2013 and 2019. In 2020, Teuwen reprised his role as Billie Coppens for a one-off Christmas special of the show.
- Ann Van Elsen was born on 27 December 1979 in Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium. She was previously married to Gunther Van Handenhoven.
- Harry Mertens was born on 19 December 1944 in Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium. He is an actor, known for Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990), Plantage Allee (1992) and Oppassen!!! (1991).
- Tine Grauengaard was born on 18 June 1969 in Mols, Jutland, Denmark. She is an actress, known for Kongeriget (1998), Sorrow and Joy (2013) and Bamse (2022).
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- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Joke Sluydts was born on 22 October 1984 in Mol, Antwerp, Belgium. She is an actress and writer, known for Vermist (2008), 13 Geboden (2017) and Thuis (1995).- Tanja Dexters was born on 6 February 1977 in Mol, Belgium. She is an actress, known for Thuis (1995), W817 (1999) and Het geslacht De Pauw (2004).
- Tom Boonen is a Belgian former professional cyclist active from 2002 to 2017. Infamous for his sprint and his helmsmanship on cobblestones, Boonen is a four-time Paris-Roubaix and a three-time Tour of Flanders winner. He has won E3 Saxo Classic a record five times, dethroning Rik Van Looy. In 2005, he became UCI World Road Champion in Madrid, Spain. He had a longstanding rivalry with the Swiss Fabian Cancellara in cycling's spring classics. Boonen has won six individual stages of the Tour de France (all were bunch sprints). He won the Tour de France points classification (green jersey) in 2007.
After Boonen came close to a second world road title in Doha, Qatar (winning a bronze medal, losing to Peter Sagan while Mark Cavendish took silver) as well as a fifth victory in Paris-Roubaix (he finished as runner-up) in the 2016 season, the Belgian retired on 9 April 2017 with a thirteenth place in Paris-Roubaix, which has always been his favourite race.
Boonen started a new life and career as a racing driver (mainly driving in the 24H Series) in BelCar and NASCAR Elite 2. He is a son of former cyclist André Boonen. - Luc Kerckhofs was born on 2 August 1954 in Mol, Belgium. He is a writer, known for F.C. De Kampioenen (1990), Gaston Berghmans Show (1994) and 2 straten verder (1999).
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Guy Mortier was born on 24 March 1943 in Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium. He is an actor and writer, known for Magesien (1968), Luke and Lucy: The Texas Rangers (2009) and Brussels by Night (1983).- Actor
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Svetozar Udovicki was born on 22 April 1926 in Mol, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor and production manager, known for Lepa parada (1970), WR: Mysteries of the Organism (1971) and Izbiracica (1961). He died on 27 January 1996 in Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia.- Zjef Vanuytsel was born on 6 July 1945 in Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium. He was a composer, known for Salut en de kost (1974). He died on 30 December 2015 in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.
- Cinematographer
- Actor
Nebojsa Lolin was born on 9 September 1901 in Mol near Ada, Austro-Hungary [now Serbia]. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Soja (1961), Smotra mladosti (1947) and Praznik pobede (1947). He died on 27 April 1974 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia.