Famous Dutch Fashion Personalities

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Doutzen Kroes
(Model and Actress Best Known for Her Work as a Victoria’s Secrets Lingerie Model)
Doutzen Kroes
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Birthdate: January 23, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gytsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands

Dutch supermodel and actor Doutzen Kroes has been a Victoria's Secret Angel and the face of L'Oréal Paris. Known as the Helen of Troy of advertising, she has also been dragged into controversies for promoting an unscientific liver cleanse diet and for her comments against the COVID-19 vaccine on Instagram.

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Sylvia Hoeks
(Best Known for Her Roles in the Movies: 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'The Girl in the Spider’s Web')
Sylvia Hoeks
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Birthdate: June 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Maarheeze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Sylvia Hoeks was 14 when she started modeling. She later switched to acting and soared to fame after winning the Golden Calf for the Dutch film Duska. The star of films such as The Girl in the Spider's Web, she put on over 10 pounds of muscle for Blade Runner 2049.

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Lara Stone
(Dutch Fashion Model & Actress)
Lara Stone
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Birthdate: December 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Geldrop, Netherlands
Born to a British father and a Dutch mother, model Lara Stone was scouted at the Paris metro at 12. Known for her signature gap-toothed smile and her unusually clumsy gait, she was named an “anti-model" who was far removed from the typical perfect models of the industry. 
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Sylvia Kristel
(Dutch Actress and Model Best Known for Her Eponymous Role in 'Emmanuelle' Films)
Sylvia Kristel
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Birthdate: September 28, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Utrecht, Netherlands
Died: October 17, 2012

Best known for her title role in the Emmanuelle series of soft-core erotica, Dutch actor Sylvia Kristel ran away from her strict Calvinist home in Utrecht to Amsterdam, where she took up odd jobs. She began modeling at 17 and won a couple of beauty pageants, before stepping into films full-time.

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Romee Strijd
(Dutch Model & Former Victoria's Secret Angel)
Romee Strijd
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Birthdate: July 19, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Dutch model Romee Strijd has been a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2015. She has also worked for brands like Alexander McQueen (brand), Michael Kors, and H&M. She began modeling as a teenager and has appeared in magazines, such as Vogue, Elle, and Maxim. She has also walked numerous runway shows for prominent designers. She is married with one child.

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Lotte Verbeek
(Actress Best Known for Her Role as 'Giulia Farnese' in the TV Series 'The Borgias')
Lotte Verbeek
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Birthdate: June 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

Apart from winning a Leopard Award at Locarno, Dutch actor Lotte Verbeek has also been nominated for a Golden Calf. Known for her love for strong female roles, she has also been trained as a circus performer. Her best-known role have come in Giulia Farnese in The Borgias.

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Stefanie Joosten
(Model)
Stefanie Joosten
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Birthdate: August 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Roermond, Netherlands

Dutch-born Stefanie Joosten initially studied Japanese language and culture at Leiden. Her interest later took her to Japan, where she began modeling. She voiced the character Quiet in a Metal Gear game in both its English and Japanese versions. She has also appeared in TV series, short films, and feature films.

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Rebecca Loos
(Dutch Model, Media Personality and Former Personal Assistant to 'David Beckham')
Rebecca Loos
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Birthdate: June 19, 1977
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Dutch model and TV personality Rebecca Loos soared to fame after her claim of having had an affair with British footballer David Beckham, whom she had served as a personal assistant briefly. She also created controversy for pleasuring a pig in a 10-minute scene on the show The Farm.

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Marcus Schenkenberg
(Swedish Model and Actor Best Known for His ‘Calvin Klein’ Advertisement)
Marcus Schenkenberg
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Birthdate: August 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Solna, Sweden

Marcus Schenkenberg is a Swedish actor, television personality, model, and singer. Although he is best known for appearing in Calvin Klein advertisements, Schenkenberg is also famous for modeling for designers like Giorgio Armani, Versace, and Donna Karan. Schenkenberg is also a writer; he released a book titled Marcus Schenkenberg: New Rules in 1997.

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Talitha Getty
(Dutch Actress and Model Best Remembered for an Iconic Photograph Taken on a Roof-Top in ‘Marrakesh’, Morocco)
Talitha Getty
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Birthdate: October 18, 1940
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mojokerto, Indonesia
Died: July 11, 1971

A Bohemian style icon of the late 1960s, Dutch actor-model Talitha Getty was also the wife of oil magnate John Paul Getty Jr., who was one of the richest men of his time. She spent her childhood in a WWII Japanese prison camp and later studied acting at RADA in London.

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Annette Roque
(Dutch Model and Equestrian)
Annette Roque
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Birthdate: 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Dutch-Indonesian model Annette Roque started her career under the pseudonym Jade Roque. She has also been the face of Revlon and is an equestrian who manages her own horse farm. She was in the news for her bitter divorce from TV journalist Matt Lauer, who was accused of sexual assault by multiple women.

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Karen Mulder
(Dutch Model Known for Her Work with 'Versace', 'Dior', and 'Chanel' as a Supermodel)
Karen Mulder
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Birthdate: June 1, 1970
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Vlaardingen, Netherlands

Dutch supermodel Karen Mulder has not just been associated with iconic brands, such as Dior and Chanel but has also graced the cover of Vogue. She chanced upon modeling after a friend sent her photos to Elite without her knowledge. She once overdosed on sleeping pills, in an apparent suicide attempt.

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Yasmin Wijnaldum
(Model)
Yasmin Wijnaldum
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Birthdate: July 10, 1998
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Reputed for her confident runway walk, Dutch fashion-model Yasmin Wijnaldum made her modelling debut during the 2014 Elite Model Look competition and bagged a contract with the Amsterdam branch of Elite Model Management. Moving on, she signed with Elite Worldwide and The Society, became face of Prada, walked for noted designers and made it to the cover page of Vogue Magazine.

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Laura Gemser
(Actress, Model)
Laura Gemser
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Birthdate: October 5, 1950
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Semarang, Indonesia

Indonesian-born Laura Gemser moved to the Netherlands with her parents at age 4. After beginning her career as a nude model for men’s magazines, she later soared to fame with her appearances in the Black Emanuelle sexploitation films. She also created headlines for her romance and then for her marriage to co-star Gabriele Tinti.

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Touriya Haoud
(Actress)
Touriya Haoud
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Birthdate: October 1, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rhenen, Netherlands

After graduating with a communication degree, Touriya Haoud won a modeling contest and landed campaigns with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger. She later gained fame with a lead role in the series Heartbeat and appeared in movies such as Five Fingers. She was also previously married to actor Greg Vaughan.

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Imaan Hammam
(Model)
Imaan Hammam
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Birthdate: October 5, 1996
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Imaan Hammam is a Dutch model who holds the record for appearing on international Vogue covers for the most number of times for the year 2017. Although she is renowned for her association with Vogue, Hammam has also modeled for brands like Chanel, Versace, and Giorgio Armani among others. She has also walked the runways for almost all top brands.

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Wilhelmina Cooper
(Dutch-American Model and Founder of 'Wilhelmina Models')
Wilhelmina Cooper
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Birthdate: May 1, 1939
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Culemborg, Netherlands
Died: March 1, 1980

Best remembered for her agency Wilhelmina Models, Dutch model Wilhelmina Cooper was the daughter of a German butcher and took to modeling after moving to the US. Known for her curvy figure and high cheekbones, she graced the cover of Vogue 28 times.

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Melisa Asli Pamuk
(Actress)
Melisa Asli Pamuk
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Birthdate: April 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands

Starting her modelling career at just 14, the Netherlands-born Turkish model and actress Melisa Asli Pamuk won the titles of "Best Promising" in Best Model of Turkey 2009 and the Miss Turkey 2011. She also made her mark in acting, playing lead roles in films like Dat zit wel snor, and television series like Kara Sevda and Çarpışma.

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Sylvie Meis
(Dutch Television Personality and Model)
Sylvie Meis
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Birthdate: April 13, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands

Sylvie van der Vaart is a Dutch model and TV personality based in Germany. Sylvie has appeared in famous TV shows like Das Supertalent and Let's Dance, becoming a household name in Germany. In 2012, the government of Bavaria honored her with the prestigious Bayerischer Fernsehpreis. She is among many Dutch personalities to have found success and fame in Germany.

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Sanne Vloet
(Model)
Sanne Vloet
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Birthdate: March 10, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Winterthur, Switzerland

Sanne Vloet was 14 when she was scouted by a modeling agent. The Swiss-born Dutch beauty grew up in Zimbabwe and the Netherlands and has been featured in magazines such as Vogue and Marie Claire. A Victoria's Secret model, she owns a lifestyle YouTube channel and a skincare range.

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Frederique van der Wal
(Dutch Model)
Frederique van der Wal
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Birthdate: August 30, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands

Frederique van der Wal is a Dutch former model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She has also appeared on the covers of popular magazines like Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Frederique van der Wal is also credited with creating a lifestyle brand named Frederique’s Choice and was honored with the Marie Claire Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2011.

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Mark Vanderloo
(Dutch Model and Actor Known for His Work with 'Hugo Boss')
Mark Vanderloo
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Birthdate: April 24, 1968
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Waddinxveen, Netherlands

Dutch supermodel of the 1990s, Mark Vanderloo is best known as the face of Hugo Boss. Initially a bartender, he was later signed on to Wilhelmina Models. He won honors such as VH1’s Male Model of the Year and became the first male model to be featured on the cover of Marie Claire.

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Rosalie van Breemen
(Dutch Former Model, Presenter and Journalist)
Rosalie van Breemen
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Birthdate: August 2, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Utrecht, Holland

Rosalie van Breemen is a Dutch former journalist, supermodel, and TV presenter. She is best known for appearing in popular TV shows, such as Holland's Next Topmodel. Her professional life was largely overshadowed by her personal counterpart, which includes her relationship with French actor Alain Delon. She is the mother of popular French-Dutch actress Anouchka Delon.

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Catharina Lodders
(Model)
Catharina Lodders
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Birthdate: August 18, 1942
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands

Catharina Lodders is a Dutch beauty queen and model best known for winning the Miss World pageant in 1962, thus becoming the second woman from the Netherlands to win the prestigious title after Corine Rottschafer in 1959. In 1962, Catharina Lodders was also crowned Miss Holland before her participation in the Miss International pageant where she was the third Runner-up.

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Azra Akin
(Actress)
Azra Akin
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Birthdate: December 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Almelo, Netherlands

Azra Akin is a Turkish-Dutch model, actress, dancer, and beauty queen. In December 2002, Akin was crowned Miss World in London, which gained her international recognition. Her popularity increased in 2010 when she won Yok Boyle Dans, the Turkish equivalent of Dancing with the Stars. Akin has also appeared as a judge in several editions of the Miss World pageant.

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Patricia Paay
(Singer)
Patricia Paay
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Birthdate: April 7, 1949
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Patricia Paay is a Dutch television personality, singer, glamour model, and radio host. She is best known for her musical career and has released popular albums like Beam of Light. In 1984, she became the first glamour model to pose for the Dutch edition of Playboy. Paay posed for Playboy for the third time in 2009 when she was 60!

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Angela Visser
(Dutch Actress, Model and Beauty Queen Who Was Crowned 'Miss Universe 1989)
Angela Visser
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Birthdate: October 18, 1966
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands

Angela Visser is a Dutch actress, beauty queen, and model who won the the Miss Universe pageant in 1989. After her reign, Angela Visser returned to the pageant as a color commentator. She then went on to appear in many popular TV series like Beverly Hills, 90210, Baywatch, and Friends.

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Anna Drijver
(Actress)
Anna Drijver
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Birthdate: October 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands

Anna Drijver was six when she began her classical ballet lessons and was already modeling by 14. Known for films such as Bride Fight and series such as Heirs of the Night and Undercover, she is also a podcast maker and a novelist. She also supports the UNHCR and works for displaced people.

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Bobbi Eden
(Dutch Pornographic Actress and International Magazine Model)
Bobbi Eden
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Birthdate: January 4, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: South Holland, Netherlands
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Jill Kortleve
(Model)
Jill Kortleve
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Birthdate: November 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Heerlen, Netherlands

Jill Kortleve is a Dutch fashion model who became the first plus-size model to walk the Chanel runway at Paris Fashion Week in 2020, since Crystal Renn in 2010. She has also walked for other designers like Michael Kors, Alexander McQueen, and Kate Spade. An internationally recognized model, Kortleve has also appeared on the cover of various editions of Vogue.

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Ancilla van de Leest
(Politician, Fetish model)
Ancilla van de Leest
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Birthdate: July 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Ancilla van de Leest is a Dutch former fetish model, presenter, producer, and activist. She appeared in the Dutch edition of the famous Playboy magazine on a couple of occasions before establishing herself as a popular fetish model, specializing in corsets, latex clothes, stockings, and high heels. She then quit her modeling career and became a politician. 

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Famke Louise
(Singer & Model)
Famke Louise
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Birthdate: December 9, 1998
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Famke Louise is a Dutch singer, YouTuber, and model who achieved national recognition in 2018 when she appeared in the reality TV program, Expeditie Robinson. In 2019, she became the first person to win the FunX Music Award for Artist of the Year–Female. In 2020, Louise made an attempt to expose the Chinese fur industry through her documentary, Bont Girl.

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Rianne Van Rompaey
(Model)
Rianne Van Rompaey
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Birthdate: January 3, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Rianne Van Rompaey is a Dutch fashion model who is highly regarded by industry experts all over the world. She has appeared on the covers of various Vogue editions. Rianne Van Rompaey has also modeled for popular brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, Prada, and Hugo Boss among others. Her beauty is often described as pre-Raphaelite.

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Daphne Deckers
(Model, Actress Known for Her Role in the 'James Bond' Movie 'Tomorrow Never Dies')
Daphne Deckers
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Birthdate: November 10, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Initially a model, Daphne Deckers has hosted shows such as Big Brother and been part of movies like All Stars and Tomorrow Never Dies. She has also penned columns for newspapers and weeklies and published books, one of which was adapted into a hit film, Life as It Should Be.

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Yolanthe Cabau
(Spanish-Dutch Actress, Model and Television Host)
Yolanthe Cabau
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Birthdate: March 19, 1985
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ibiza, Spain

Yolanthe Cabau is a Spanish-Dutch model, actress, and television host. Renowned for her good looks, Cabau was named Sexiest Dutch Woman by FHM magazine in 2006, 2007, and 2009. Cabau is also known for her humanitarian efforts; she is credited with co-founding an organization named Stop Kindermisbruik, which aims at stopping child sexual abuse and preventing children from becoming prostitutes.

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Daphne Groeneveld
(Dutch Model)
Daphne Groeneveld
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Birthdate: December 24, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Leiderdorp, Netherlands

Daphne Groeneveld is a Dutch supermodel who was honored at the 2011 Marie Claire Netherlands Fashion Awards where she was named Best Dutch Model. Over the years, Groeneveld has appeared on the cover pages of various editions of Vogue, Elle, and Numéro. Being a supermodel, Daphne Groeneveld has walked for Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Prada, and Louis Vuitton among others. 

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Saskia van Uylenburgh
(Muse and Wife of Painter 'Rembrandt Van Rijn')
Saskia van Uylenburgh
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Birthdate: August 2, 1612
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Died: June 14, 1642

Saskia van Uylenburg was the wife of the popular Golden Age painter, draughtsman, and printmaker Rembrandt van Rijn. Saskia also served as Rembrandt's muse and modeled for some of his etchings, paintings, and drawings. Today, statues of Saskia and Rembrandt can be seen in Amsterdam.

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Bregje Heinen
(Actress)
Bregje Heinen
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Birthdate: March 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Borculo, Netherlands

Bregje Heinen is a Dutch actress and fashion model best known for her association with Victoria's Secret. Heinen has also modeled for popular brands like Prada, Guess, Versace, and Just Cavalli. She has also walked the runway for world-renowned designers like Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, and Donna Karan. In 2019, she played Tatiana in the critically acclaimed film The Assistant.

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Hendrickje Stoffels
(Artists' models)
Hendrickje Stoffels
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Birthdate: 1626 AD
Birthplace: Bredevoort, Netherlands
Died: July 21, 1663

Hendrickje Stoffels was the mistress of popular Golden Age painter, draughtsman, and printmaker Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Although there is no evidence to suggest that Hendrickje posed as a model for Rembrandt's paintings, it is widely believed that she might have served as Rembrandt's muse and model for many of his artworks. Hendrickje Stoffels has been portrayed in many films.

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Saskia de Brauw
(Dutch Artist and Model)
Saskia de Brauw
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Birthdate: April 19, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Saskia de Brauw is a Dutch fashion model and artist who has appeared on various editions of Vogue, Elle, and Numéro among many other magazines. She has also walked the runways for several popular designers and brands. Saskia de Brauw is also an acclaimed photographer whose photographs have been displayed at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Yfke Sturm
(Model)
Yfke Sturm
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Birthdate: November 19, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Almere

Yfke Sturm is a Dutch model, television host, and author. Sturm achieved fame at a young age when she earned exclusive contracts with Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren after winning the International Elite Model Look Contest at the age of 15. She then worked with Victoria's Secret before becoming a TV host for shows like Holland's Next Top Model. 

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Daniella van Graas
(Model)
Daniella van Graas
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Birthdate: August 4, 1975
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tuitjenhorn, Netherlands

Daniella van Graas is a Dutch cover girl, fashion model, and actress. Over the years, she has worked with world-renowned brands like L'Oréal, Maybelline, Armani Jeans, Pantene, and Pepsi to name a few. As an actress, Daniella van Graas has played supporting roles in movies like Perfect Stranger and Girl Most Likely.   

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Corine Rottschäfer
Corine Rottschäfer
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Corine Rottschäfer was a Dutch beauty queen and model who achieved popularity in 1959 when she became the first woman from the Netherlands to win the Miss World pageant. Prior to her participation in the Miss World pageant, Rottschäfer had won the Miss Europe pageant in 1957. She is also credited with founding Corine's Agency, Netherlands' first professional model agency.  

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Tatjana Šimić
(Model, Actress)
Tatjana Šimić
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Birthdate: June 9, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Zagreb, Croatia

Born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia (present-day Croatia), Tatjana Šimić moved to the Netherlands at 16. Best known for her performance as Kees Flodder in the movie Flodder and its sequels, she also played the part in the Flodder TV series. She has also released hit tracks such as Ik Laat Je Gaan.

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Kim Feenstra
(Model)
Kim Feenstra
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Birthdate: August 23, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Groningen, Netherlands

Best known as the winner of Holland’s Next Top Model, Kim Feenstra is partially deaf. She was convicted of theft in her early days, and it is believed she worked as a sex worker before joining modeling. Fans loved her in the movies In Love with Ibiza and Mannenharten.

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Josephus Thimister
(Former fashion designer who launched his eponymous fashion label, THIMISTER in 1997)
Josephus Thimister
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Birthdate: September 16, 1962
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Maastricht, Netherlands
Died: November 13, 2019

Josephus Thimister was a Dutch fashion designer and interior decorator best remembered for founding his fashion label, THIMISTER, in 1997. Regarded as one of the best fashion designers of the 21st century, Thimister was credited with reviving the Balenciaga fashion house with his modernist vision. Josephus Thimister committed suicide at the age of 57.  

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Stephanie Tency
(Who was crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2013)
Stephanie Tency
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Birthdate: December 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Miss Universe Netherlands 2013, Stephanie Tency later became an assistant on the Dutch version of Wheel of Fortune. The model had initially gained fame after winning the Miss North Holland pageant. She has also appeared in films such as Hartenstrijd and owns the production company Tency Productions.

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Patricia van der Vliet
Patricia van der Vliet
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Dutch model Patricia van der Vliet was placed fourth in the  fourth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model. She has walked the ramp for Louis Vuitton and Prada and has been featured on magazines such as Elle and Vogue.

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Carin van der Donk
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Birthdate: 1970 AD
Birthplace: Netherlands
Dutch-American model and photographer Carin van der Donk is best known for her slice-of-life photos that depict fleeting images. A largely self-taught photographer, she stepped into the profession as a teenager and has recently deviated to political activism through her photos. She is married to TV actor Vincent D'Onofrio.
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Percy Irausquin
(Fashion designer)
Percy Irausquin
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Birthdate: June 26, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oranjestad, Aruba Oranjestad, Aruba
Died: August 14, 2008

Percy Irausquin was an Aruban-born Dutch couturier and fashion designer who came to be known as one of the most promising and talented designers in the Netherlands. Percy Irausquin's work was showcased on the cover pages of popular Dutch and international magazines like Elle and Marie Claire. He died at the age of 39 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.