Waldemar Torenstra | |
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| Born | Waldemar Govinda Torenstra 29 March 1974 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
Waldemar Govinda Torenstra (born 29 March 1974 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch actor. For several years he worked as an actor in the Noord Nederlands Toneel (NNT, En: "North Netherlands Stage"), a touring theater company. [1]
Career
After finishing his secondary education, Torenstra enrolled at the University of Amsterdam to study economics, but eventually chose theater instead. In 1999, he graduated from the Amsterdam Theater School. [2]
At the Noord Nederlands Toneel Torenstra acted in productions of Sympathy for the Devil (main character), Othello ( Cassio), and Lenny Bruce. In the fall of 2006, he played the leading role in a production of Moordspel ("Murder Game").
From 2012 to 2014, he served as the head of the jury for ShortCutz Amsterdam, an annual film festival promoting short films in Amsterdam. [3]
In 2015, Torenstra played the role of Nick Roest in Vechtershart (Fighting Spirit), a series about a former kickboxing champion making his way back to the top after a prison sentence abroad. A second season was aired in 2017.
Personal life
Torenstra got engaged to Sophie Hilbrand in December 2018. [4]
Trivia
Torenstra is an avid beekeeper and an activist for the protection of bees.
Roles and filmography
TV series
- Vechtershart (2015–present)
- Divorce (2012) - Joris
- Lijn 32 (2012) - Hein van Vlijmen
- Mixed Up (Verandering, 2011) - David Vogel
- Grijpstra & De Gier (2007) - Rinus de Gier
- Lieve Lust (2005) - Andy
- De Band (2005) - Sven ten Bokel
- Onderweg naar Morgen (1999) - Charles van Zuydwerk Beemster
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1997) - Harry
Films
- My Granpa, the Bankrobber (Mijn opa de bankrover, 2011) - Teun
- The Happy Housewife (De gelukkige huisvrouw, 2010) - Harry
- Bride Flight (2008) - Frank
- Summer Heat (Zomerhitte, 2008) - Bob Griffioen
- Julia's Tango (2008) - Jeroen
- Yes Nurse! No Nurse! (Ja Zuster, Nee Zuster, 2002) - Gerrit
- Singel 39 - Max
- Huisvrouwen bestaan niet - Thijs
- Amsterdam Vice (Baantjer: Het Begin, 2019) - Jurre de Cock
- Zwanger & Co (2022)
- De Vuurlinie (2023) - Marco Kroon
References
- ^ "Noord Nederlands Toneel / North Netherlands Stage". Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK): Toneelschool / Amsterdam Higher School for the Arts: Theater School". Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "Jury Team Shortcutz Amsterdam". Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ "Sophie Hilbrand en Waldemar Torenstra verloofd". Telegraaf NL. 17 December 2018.
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