Stan Van Samang

Stan Van Samang (born 19 March 1979) is a Belgian actor and singer.

Career He played the role of 'Kevin De Kesel' in one of Flanders' famous soaps called Wittekerke (2001–2008). He appeared in the Belgian movies Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (Hans Herbots, 2007) and as Steve Van Hamel in Vermist (Jan Verheyen, 2007), a role he reprised in the television series of the same name (2008–2016). Van Samang appeared in other Flemish TV series such as Flikken (2003), Rupel (2004), Witse (2008) and had supporting roles in David (2009–2010) and in Amika (2010–2011). More recently he sang the title song Hemel voor ons twee of the VTM soap opera Familie and he played Ben De Schutter in the VRT 1-tragicomedy Zie mij graag (2017–2020) and Harry Peeters in the VRT 1 soap opera Thuis (2020–2023).

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 EMI Group. He released his debut album Welcome Home on 23 November 2007. The album is produced by Eric Melaerts (Clouseau, Soulsister). The hit single "Scars" reached No. 1 for 5 weeks in the national Ultratop 50. The single was awarded a gold record.

Discography Studio albums

Singles

Featured in YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum BEL (Fl) 2010 "Is It Over You" (Owen featuring Stan Van Samang)8

Filmography

Dubbing roles Animated films Ratatouille - Linguini (2007) The Princess and the Frog - Prince Naveen (2009) A Monster in Paris - Francoeur (2011) Wreck-It Ralph - Mr. Litwak and Wynnchel (2012) Rio 2 - Roberto (2014) Ralph Breaks the Internet - Mr. Litwak (2018)

Awards and nominations Awards TOTZ-trofee (2007, VTM) Award for best performer (2007, Radio 2 Zomerhit) Spetter of the year (2007, Ketnet)

Nominations TMF Awards Award for best up-coming artist (2007) Award for best pop artist (2007) Award for best male artist (2007)