Famous Belgian Actresses

Cécile de France is a Belgian actress who achieved international prominence for her performance in films like High Tension and Hereafter. One of the most celebrated and popular Belgian actresses of her generation, Cécile de France has won many prestigious awards including two César Awards and multiple Magritte Award nominations.

Eline Powell is a Belgian actress who achieved international recognition in 2018 when she was cast to play the title role in the American fantasy drama TV series Siren which ran from 2018 to 2020. Eline Powell has also appeared in other popular TV series like Game of Thrones. 

Virginie Efira is a Belgian television presenter and actress best known for her portrayal of Victoria Spick in the romantic comedy-drama film In Bed with Victoria which earned her a César Award nomination as well as a Magritte Award for Best Actress. Virginie Efira also achieved popularity for her performance in the 2013 romantic comedy film It Boy.

Lyne Renee is a Belgian actress who achieved national prominence after playing an important role in the 2009 noir-style thriller film The Hessen Conspiracy. Since then, Lyne Renee has appeared in several British and American TV series and films.

Laura Tesoro is a Belgian actress and singer known for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 where she represented Belgium with the song What's the Pressure. She is also known for playing Charlotte in the soap opera Familie. Laura Tesoro has also appeared in popular TV shows like The Voice Kids, where she is one of the coaches.

Olivia Vinall is a Belgian-born actress who works predominantly for the British TV industry. She is best known for her performance in British series like Apple Tree Yard, The Woman in White, and Queens of Mystery. In 2018, Olivia Vinall was honored with the Stars of Tomorrow award by the Screen International magazine.

Ingrid Vandebosch is a Belgian actress and model. She achieved popularity in 1990 when she was honored with the Elite Look of the Year Award. As a model, Ingrid Vandebosch has been featured in popular magazines like Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, and Vogue. In 2008, she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Sand Van Roy is a Dutch actress, activist, model, and stand-up comedienne. Over the years, Sand Van Roy has been vocal about the plight of victims of sexual violence. In 2020, she became Stichting Cassandra foundation's ambassador. The organization supports victims of psychological and sexual violence.

Veerle Baetens is a Belgian singer and actress best known for her portrayal of Elise/Alabama in the 2012 drama film The Broken Circle Breakdown. The film earned her a European Film Award as well as a Best Actress award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.

Jenna Thiam is a Belgian actress best known for her portrayal of Léna Ségure in the French supernatural drama television series The Returned. Jenna Thiam began her career as a model for a clothing company before establishing herself as an actress.

Deborah Francois is a Belgian actress best known for her performance in the 2005 Palme d'Or-winning film L'Enfant. She is also known for her portrayal of Fleur Duval in the 2008 French comedy-drama film The First Day of the Rest of Your Life which earned her the César Award under the Most Promising Actress category.

Lubna Azabal is a Belgian actress best known for her portrayal of Suha in the 2005 critically acclaimed political thriller film Paradise Now. Lubna Azabal achieved international fame after playing Nawal Marwan in the 2010 Canadian drama film Incendies which earned her several awards including the 2012 Magritte Award.

Alexandra Vandernoot is a Belgian actress best known for her work in the French film industry. Vandernoot achieved international prominence in the 1990s when she played Tessa Noël in the fantasy action-adventure television series Highlander: The Series.

Émilie Dequenne is a Belgian actress who achieved popularity in 1999 when she played the title role in Rosetta for which she received the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Émilie Dequenne then went on to play important roles in many popular films like Brotherhood of the Wolf, Our Children, and This Is Our Land.

Maurane was a Belgian singer and actress best remembered for her famous duets with popular artistes like Catherine Lara, Michel Fugain, and Eddy Mitchell. Maurane also won several prestigious awards such as Rapsat-Lelièvre award, RFi Octave award, and Festival d'été de Québec award.  

Belgian singer-actor Annie Cordy, best known for films such as Le Chat and Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild Women, had also voiced Grandmother Willow in the French version of Pocahontas. She had appeared in countless plays, too, and soared to fame with the chartbusting track La Ballade de Davy Crockett.

Pauline Etienne is a Belgian actress best known for her critically acclaimed performances in movies like Silent Voice and Le Bel Âge. Her portrayal of Laure in Silent Voice earned her the Lumières Award for Most Promising Actress, Gold Star for Best Actress, and César nomination for Best Actress. She also has a couple of Magritte Awards under her belt.  

Prix Romy Schneider-winning Belgian actor Marie Gillain is best known for films such as Mon Pere Ce Heros and All Our Desires. She has also been the face of Lancôme cosmetics and played the lead female character in John Malkovich's play Hysteria. She sang the duet Les figures imposes, too.

Astrid Whettnall is a Belgian actress best known for her work in the 2016 French-Algerian drama film Road to Istanbul which earned her the Magritte Award for Best Actress. A descendant of King William I of the Netherlands and King George II of Great Britain, Astrid Whettnall has played important roles in films like Yves Saint Laurent and Close Enemies.

Belgian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Yolande Moreau first gained fame as a performer on the show Les Deschiens. Apart from starring in films such as Paris, Je T'aime and Amélie, she has also directed the César Award-winning film When the Sea Rises and the Gijón International Film Festival-winning film Henri.

Belgian singer, actor, and director Helena Noguerra is best known for films such as Heartbreaker and Alleluia. She has also been part of plays such as Faces and Colette et Willy and has performed with the cover band Nouvelle Vague. She is also the sister of Belgian pop legend Lio.

French actor Annie Fargé is best remembered for her mastery of situation comedy and for her title role in the American sitcom Angel. Though born in Belgium, she fled the country with her family due to the rise of the Nazis and returned much later, after her divorce with dancer Dirk Sanders.

Starting her career as a freelance film reporter, Axelle Carolyn later also penned the book Horror Movies in the New Millennium. After a brief stint as an actor in movies such as Centurion, she focused on direction and created many successful horror movies, such as Tales of Halloween.

Belgian actor Camille Clifford is best known as the model behind the Gibson Girl illustrations by American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. She was also an actor known for her role in the musical The Catch of the Season. She was popular for her signature corseted style and her 18-inch waist.

Belgian actress, voice actress and musical theatre singer/artist, Clara Cleymans is known for starring in movies like Yummy and television series like Tegen de sterren op, Code 37, Thuis and De Ridder. Her work in Tegen de sterren op won her the Rising star award at the Flemish Television Awards. On stage, she worked in the dramatic musical theatre '40-'45. 

After spending over a decade with the Belgian-Dutch musical girl group K3, Kathleen Aerts began her solo career and released singles like Zumba Yade and albums like Kathleen in symfonie and Dag Sinterklaasje. She has starred in musicals like The Little Mermaid and Snow White and in films like K3 en de Kattenprins. Additionally, she has also authored three books.

A Belgian singer, actress and host, Karen Damen gained fame as one of the original members of Belgian-Dutch Girl musical group K3 and released numerous studio albums with them. Her solo album Een Ander Spoor was released in 2018. She has worked in movies like K3 Dierenhotel and also judged talent shows like Belgium's Got Talent and The Voice Senior.

Having appeared in more than 70 films since her debut in 1990, the Belgian-French actress Camille Japy has established herself as a versatile actress. Her most well-known films/short films include Taken, How I Became a Super Hero and Granddaughters (Petites filles). She has also done numerous television projects including a recurring role in the Netflix original series Emily in Paris.

Belgian actress, model and author Lize Feryn is known for acting in films like A Real Vermeer and Herrliche Zeiten and television series like Voor wat hoort wa, Hotel Beau Séjour, hetisingewikkeld and In Flanders Field.  As a model, she has worked for brands like Calvin Klein and United Colors of Benetton. As an author, she has published two books.

Natacha Amal is a Belgian actress best known for her contribution to the Belgian TV industry. Amal is also known for surviving the Tsunami of 26 December 2004 along with her ex-husband Claude Rappe. Natacha Amal penned down her experience and published her book Tsunami, 26 Décembre 2004, 9h58 in 2005.

 Alice Roberts was a Belgian actress who began her career in late 1920s with silent films. Best remembered for her overt lesbian overtures in the silent German film, Pandora's Box, she also excelled in talkies, winning hearts with her gorgeous look and superb acting.

Jasmin Schwiers is a Belgian-born German actress best known for her work in the German TV industry. In addition to acting, Jasmin Schwiers also serves as an ambassador for the Children's Hospice Association in Germany. She also organizes activities for children at an educational facility called Bleiberger Fabrik in Aachen, Germany.

Lotte Koch was a Belgian-born German actress who achieved immense popularity during the Nazi era. After the Second World War, Koch played important roles in several rubble films such as And the Heavens Above Us. A centenarian, Lotte Koch died two months after celebrating her 100th birthday.

Hande Kodja is a Belgian actress best known for her portrayal of the title role in the 2010 film Marieke, Marieke which earned her nominations at Magritte Awards and Ensor Awards for Most Promising Actress and Best Actress respectively. In 2015, she received another Magritte Award nomination for her performance in the 2014 film Rosenn.