Stan Van Samang
Belgian actor and singer (born 1979)
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::summary Belgian actor and singer (born 1979) ::
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| name | Stan Van Samang |
| image | Stan Van Samang cropped HFFestival 10aug2024.jpg |
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| caption | Stan Van Samang in 2024 |
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| birth_place | Wijgmaal, Leuven, Belgium |
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| othername | Stan Van Impe |
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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
::data[format=table] | Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification | BEL (Fl) | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2007 | Welcome Home | 3 | Platinum | | | 2009 | Take it from Me | 5 | | | | 2011 | King in My Head | 7 | | | | Stan Van Vrijdag | 46 | | | | | 2015 | Liefde voor publiek | 1 | 5× Platinum | | | 2016 | Stan Van Samang | 1 | Platinum | | | 2017 | 10 | 3 | Gold | | | 2021 | Feel the Power | 1 | | | | 2022 | 15 | 7 | | | | 2024 | Uit liefde voor muziek | 4 | | | | Vadertaal | 1 | | | | ::
Singles
::data[format=table] | Year | Single | Peak positions | Certification | Album | BEL (Fl) | BEL (Fl) Ultratip | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2007 | "Scars" | 1 | | Gold | Welcome Home | | | "Poison" | 11 | | | | | | | 2008 | "Siren" | 16 | | | | | | "Welcome Home | | 15 | | | | | | "This Time" | 43 | | | Take it from Me | | | | 2009 | "I Didn't Know" | 38 | | | | | | "Brand New Start" | | | | | | | | 2010 | "Hang On" (with Regi) | 10 | | | | | | 2011 | "King in My Head" | | 3 | | King in My Head | | | "Free" | | 22 | | | | | | "Stand My Ground" | | 19 | | | | | | "Alles is liefde" | | 25 | | | | | | "All in My Head" | | 24 | | King in My Head | | | | 2012 | "Zijn we alleen" (with Laura Omloop) | | 58 | | | | | "One for the Road" | | 28 | | | | | | 2013 | "De eerste sneeuw" | | 75 | | | | | 2014 | "Junbug" | 8 | | | | | | 2015 | "Fix You" (featuring Lisa) | 4 | | | | | | 2016 | "Candy" | 43 | | | | | | 2017 | "Little Moon Rises" (featuring Sarah Bettens) | 27 | | | | | | "The Load" | 49 | | | | | | | "Hemel voor ons twee" | 31 | | | | | | | 2020 | "River of Life" | 27 | | | | | | 2021 | "Snow" | 43 | | | | | | 2022 | "Alles" | 50 | | | | | | 2023 | "Feest" | 23 | | | | | ::
Featured in ::data[format=table] | Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | BEL (Fl) | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2010 | "Is It Over You" (Owen featuring Stan Van Samang) | | 8 | | ::
Filmography
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| Title | Role | Year | TV channel | Episodes | Type of program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading roles | |||||
| Wittekerke | Kevin De Kesel | 2001–2008 | VTM | Season 8–15 | soap opera |
| Vermist | Steve Van Hamel | 2008–2016 | Play4 | 70 episodes (all seasons) | police crime drama |
| Zuidflank | Rob Vandenbergh | 2013 | VTM | 13 episodes | drama |
| Zie mij graag | Ben De Schutter | 2017–2020 | VRT 1 | 40 episodes (including Christmas special) | tragicomedy |
| Thuis | Harry Peeters | 2020–2023 | episodes 4923–5432 (S26–28) | soap opera | |
| Assisen Online 3 - De Wraakmoord - Online theaterstuk | Geert De Ridder | 2021 | / | / | / |
| 3Hz | Thomas | 2021–2023 | Ketnet | 33 episodes (all seasons) | adventure -mystery |
| Supporting and guest roles | |||||
| Wittekerke | Bingospeler | 2000 | VTM | Season 7: Episode 68 | soap opera |
| Flikken | Bart Van Den Wijngaert | 2003 | VRT 1 | S5 E12: Aan de waterkant (1) (E64) | police crime drama |
| Sedes & Belli | Klant bij dealer | 2003 | S2 E1: Overstag (E14) | police crime drama | |
| Rupel | Dennis Decraene | 2004 | VTM | S1 E13: De kroon (E13) | police crime drama |
| Willy's en marjetten | / | 2006 | VRT 1 | Episode 1 | comedy |
| Witse | Tom van Hoydonck | 2008 | S5 E9: Corvette (E61) | police crime drama | |
| David | Steven Verhoett | 2009–2010 | VTM | Supporting role | telenovelle |
| Dag & Nacht: Hotel Eburon | Guillaume | 2010 | Episode 1 | drama | |
| Zone Stad | Mario | 2010 | S5 E3: De laatste ronde (E55) | police crime drama | |
| Aspe | Kristof Landuyt | 2010 | S6 E11: Zwijgplicht (E73) | police crime drama | |
| Amika | Vincent Vos | 2010–2011 | Ketnet | Supporting role (S3) | children - telenovelle |
| Code 37 | Frank Van Laere | 2011 | VTM | S2 E7: Razernij (E20) | police crime drama |
| De Bunker | Koen Verachtert | 2015 | S1 E6: Heimat (E6) | drama | |
| Allemaal Chris | Himself | 2017 | / | comedy | |
| Other work | |||||
| Wittekerke | singer of the title song (2007–2008) | VTM | S15 | soap opera | |
| Familie | singer of the title song: Hemel voor ons twee (2017–2019) | S27–29 | soap opera | ||
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::data[format=table title="Movies"]
| Title | Role | Year | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buitenspel | Trainer van ploeg Gilles | 2005 | directed by Jan Verheyen, Belgian remake of In Orange |
| Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (EN: Stormforce) | Serge Helsen | 2006 | follow-up of TV series Windkracht 10 |
| Vermist (film) | Steve Van Hamel | 2007 | directed by Jan Verheyen, pilot of TV series Vermist |
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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
- Award for best up-coming artist (2007)
- Award for best pop artist (2007)
- Award for best male artist (2007)
References
References
- I. (2007). "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc..
- "Stan Van Samang discography". Hung Medien.
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