Timo Descamps

Timo Descamps (born 27 May 1986) is a Belgian actor and singer best known for his former roles on the soap operas Spring and Familie. In 2007, Descamps released his first music single, "Phonecall", which rose to 36 on the Ultratop 50. In 2010, it was announced that Descamps would be co-starring in the film Judas Kiss, playing the character of Shane Lyons.

Career

Television Timo's television debut was in 2004, appearing on the Belgian soap opera Familie. His character, Ghijs, was a problem child in the home of Marc and Mieke. After growing up and leaving home, Ghijs returned for the funeral of Marc and Lennart.

From 2005 to 2008, Descamps portrayed Jo De Klein, the new bass player of the music group in Spring. In his spare time, Jo was a painter and loved strange pets: he had a pet Tarantula called Mary and after its death he got a snake he named Picasso.

In 2006, Descamps competed on Steracteur sterartiest, a televised Belgian singing competition, finishing in third place. In 2009–2010, Descamps played the role of South African emigre Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch series SpangaS.

In addition to his acting roles, Descamps has worked as an onscreen host for Disney Channel The Netherlands & Flanders and for the Belgian VT4 Network. In 2007, he hosted the show Superstar: The Battle on Nickelodeon. He is currently hosting for OutTV.

Film Timo Descamps made his motion picture debut in the 2011 film Judas Kiss,

Discography In 2007, Descamps released his a single "Phonecall", which rose to number 36 In 2011, Descamps released his third single, entitled "Tomorrow".

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2006 Happy Feet Mumble Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2007 Surf's Up Cody Maverick Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2010 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2011 Judas Kiss Shane Lyons U.S. and international film debut 2012 More Leader Short film 2013 Lost Angel Michael Short film 2014 The Dark Place Wil Roelen Television Year Title Role Notes 2004–2005 Familie Ghijs 2 episodes 2005–2008 Spring Jo De Klein Recurring cast (12 episodes) 2009–2010 Spangas Nelson Batenburg Recurring cast (104 episodes) 2010 David Dries 1 episode Aspe Tom Sioen 1 episode 2011 De Kotmadam Dries 1 episodeReality television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Steracteur sterartiest Himself Contestant; second runner-up 2007–2008 Zo is er maar één Himself Contestant

Awards Year Award Category Result Role 2009 John Kraaijkamp Musical Awards Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical Nominated "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans 2009 VMP – Flemish Musical Awards Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical Won "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans 2010 Best supporting actor in a musical Nominated "Man" in Ganesha 2011 Holebipersoonlijkheid Male Gay Icon (Belgium) Won Career