About Jo Leemans
Born 1927. Jo Leemans is a Belgian singer.
Josephine Leemans-Verbustel (born 13 August 1927 in Mechelen, Belgium), better known as Jo Leemans, is a Belgian singer who was given the nickname "The Flemish Doris Day" in the 1950s.
She had multiple number 1 hits in the national hit parade including "Que Sera Sera", a Dutch cover of the song by Doris Day, only one month after the original.
Asides from being a singer, she also had a career as a TV and radio host.
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Who is Jo Leemans?
Belgian singer
When was Jo Leemans born?
Jo Leemans was born on 13 August 1927 in Mechelen.
What is Jo Leemans's occupation?
Jo Leemans is a singer.
What nationality is Jo Leemans?
Jo Leemans is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo Leemans. https://biography.guide/jo-leemans/
MLA: "Jo Leemans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-leemans/.
Chicago: "Jo Leemans." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-leemans/.
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