Esther Van Ginderen-Verbeeck (8 September 1931 – 30 January 2018[1]), also known as Tante Terry (Aunt Terry), was a
BelgianFlemish-speaking television presenter and businesswoman. She was best-known as a host of children's TV shows, often alongside
Bob Davidse, better known as Nonkel Bob (Uncle Bob). [2] Their best known show was Kom Toch Eens Kijken.
Life and career
She was born in
Hoboken, Antwerp,
Belgium. In 1954, she worked for the first Flemish TV channel
NIR). As "Aunt Terry", she presented, together with Bob Davidse ("Nonkel Bob"), the children's program Kom Toch Eens Kijken (Come Take a Look), and, from 1961 for eighteen years, Klein Klein Kleutertje (Little Little Toddler). After her resignation in 1979, she became a businesswoman.[3]
From 1989, when the first Flemish commercial TV channel
VTM hosted children's programs for them, but also as a jury member in game shows. In 1992, she became manager of
Silvy Melody.[4]
Last years and death
On the occasion of her 75th birthday in 2006, Van Ginderen was received at the
Antwerp City Hall. She was active as a presenter of fashion shows and active with performances for the elderly until her death from
pneumonia at age 86 in
Bonheiden.[5][6]