Patty Brard


Petula Louise "Patty" Brard is a Dutch singer, television personality, actress and entrepreneur, most notable for being a former member of the girl group Luv'. For five decades, she has often hit the headlines of the tabloid press.
In the late 1970s, Luv' scored a string of international hit records such as "You're the Greatest Lover", "Trojan Horse", "Casanova" and "Ooh, Yes I Do" on the charts. Brard left Luv' in 1980 and went on to release a series of solo studio albums throughout the 1980s. The group reunited on several occasions.
Since 1983, Brard has been active on television as a host/presenter. She hosted the Candid Camera-like TV programs such as De Bananasplit Show and Gaan met die Banaan as well as the 1985 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival and the 2001 version of Big Brother. Inspired by the success of The Osbournes, she appeared in reality television shows that featured her life, the most popular being Patty's Posse. Her participation in the ice skating competition Sterren Dansen Op Het IJs and the celebrity diving competition Sterren Springen Op Zaterdag were highly covered events. Since 2007, she has been a showbiz expert on the entertainment news program Shownieuws on SBS6. Brard was also involved in other shows on the same channel including De Nieuwe Uri Geller, Wie Ben Ik?, K2 zoekt K3, Bonje Met De Buren.
In 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2019, she signed exclusive deals with SBS Broadcasting B.V.. Currently, she is working as a freelance TV host.
Since February 2020, Patty Brard has launched collections of household items, jewellery and skincare lines in association with Kruidvat shops in the Netherlands.
WWW pattybrard.nl

Early life

Petula Louise Brard was born on March 25, 1955, in Sorong, Dutch New Guinea. She is of Indo descent, with some distant French and German heritage. The family moved to the Netherlands when Brard was eleven years old, settling in Rijswijk.
Her cousin Stanley Brard was a professional footballer with Feyenoord.

Musical career

The Luv' years

In 1976, she was recruited by Hans van Hemert to be part of a girl group called Luv' with José Hoebee and Marga Scheide. On December 31, 1979, Luv' received the Buma Export Award. The trio scored a string of hit records in Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, France, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mexico. In 1980, she left the group and took part in two comebacks with Luv'.

The Post Luv' era

In 1981, Brard was the first Luv' member to start a solo career. She recorded in the 1980s three albums in Los Angeles. She collaborated with sought-after session musicians. Brard's American recordings were not as popular as those of Luv'.
She is used to record duets:
  • In 1986, she performed the ballad "Tender Love", released as a single, with Eddie Kendricks.
  • In 2000, she sang a track with Def Rhymz, a Dutch rapper.
  • In 2004, she recorded the single "Huilen is voor jou te laat" with Jacques Herb, which was a minor hit on the Dutch charts.
  • In 2005, the duet "That's Life" with her lover Derick was the theme of Pat's Life, one of her reality television shows.
  • In 2006, her Carnival song "Ik wil knallen" with Ome Henk became a Dutch Top 5 hit.
  • In 2012, she released the digital single "Carnavals Party Hitmix" with Alex.
  • In 2015, she put out the digital single "Bonje Met De Buren" with Joey Hartkamp and Jochem van Gelder.
  • In 2017, the song "Wat Zijn Ze Lekker" came out.
  • In 2018, the song "We Zullen De Laatsten Zijn" was released.
  • In 2024, her duet "Feesten in de stad" with the reality star Kees de Bever came out.
In 1997, as the Spice Girls world phenomenon reached its peak, Brard hired five young women to form a short-lived female pop group Patty Cash. Hans van Hemert did the production on the quintet's recordings.
Moreover, the same year, she was part of a Dutch All Stars choir which recorded "Hij gaat voor C", a parodic cover version of "We Are the World" that reached the 3rd position on the Dutch Top 40. Six years later, she briefly formed her own girls band "Enuv'", inspired by her experience as a Luv' member. In 2010, NRGY Music released Brard's Schlager oriented single "Het leven is een feest" for the Carnival festivities in the Netherlands, which peaked at No. 8 in the Netherlands. In 2011, she had two other hits: "Waarom zou drinken een zonde zijn" and "Bunga, Bunga".
2022 saw her comeback as a solo singer as she released the Carnival single "In M'n Panterpak" on digital platforms. This song came out simultaneously with her panther-print collection for Kruidvat. It entered the Dutch iTunes Top 100 at #5 on February 18, 2022. It peaked at #2 on February 20, 2022. On March 3, 2022, it dropped out of this chart.

Discography

Albums

All This Way You're In The Pocket Red Light Een vrolijk kerstfeest, a Christmas music compilation on which Patty Brard sings "It's Gonna Be A Cold Christmas" with Robert HalewijnGouden Kerst, a re-issue of Een vrolijk kerstfeest
  • ''Patty's Party Vol. 1''

Singles

  • "Hold On To Love"
  • "Brazilian Love Song / Samba Man"
  • "You Stole a Little Piece of My Heart"
  • "Never My Love"
  • "Woman in Love"
  • "Mystery Theme"
  • "Over My Head"
  • "Red Light"
  • "Tender Love"
  • "Ik ga extreem"
  • "BN'ers voor BNN: Hij gaat voor C"
  • "Huilen is voor jou te laat"
  • "That's Life"
  • "Ik wil knallen"
  • "Het leven is een feest"
  • "Morgen Kan't Weer Anders Zijn"
  • "Waarom zou drinken een zonde zijn"
  • "Bunga Bunga"
  • "Carnavals Party Hitmix"
  • "Bonje Met De Buren"
  • "Wat Zijn Ze Lekker"
  • "We Zullen De Laatsten Zijn"
  • "In M'n Panterpak"
  • "Panter Feest"
  • "Feesten in de stad"

TV career

Since 1983, Patty Brard has hosted numerous TV shows, including De Bananasplit Show, Gaan met die banaan, Brard gaat extreem, Onder de B van Brard, and Hart van de stad.
In 1985, she presented with Pippo Baudo the Sanremo Music Festival on the Italian TV channel Rai Uno.
In early 2001, in her TV show Absolutely Patty on Yorin, she interviewed VIPs in her house. In that year, she also hosted the third Dutch edition of Big Brother.
Two years later, a reality TV programme Patty's Posse featured her domestic life, her friends and her family.
In the autumn of 2004, she was filmed with other celebrities as they were having a health cure in Ibiza.
On March 25, 2005, she celebrated her 50th birthday, which spawned a special TV programme Pat's Life was prepared. Later that year RTL 5 broadcast Lieve Patty, in which Brard helped desperate candidates to solve their love problems.
In 2006, the docusoap Back in Luv' featured Luv's reunion.
Her funny performance in Sterren Dansen op het IJs in January 2007 was a heavily covered media event. After a 15-year-long partnership with RTL Nederland, she signed a contract with SBS6. She was involved in several programs:
  • "Shownieuws" she presented from February 2007 to May 2011.
  • "De Nieuwe Uri Geller". She was a regular guest on the first season, co-hosted the second season with Tooske Ragas and the third edition with Beau van Erven Dorens. She was also part of a jury on the 2010 edition.
  • "Wie Ben Ik?". She was a team captain on this game show with Gerard Joling.K2 zoekt K3, a talent show with Brard in the jury and whose aim was to search the new member of Flemish girl group K3.
  • The second season of "Coming to Holland: Prins zoekt vrouw", the Dutch version of Undercover Princes aired between November 2010 and January 2011.
In addition to the presentation of her own shows, Brard has often been invited on successful TV shows, like.
In April 2011, Sanoma and Talpa took over SBS Nederland. One month later, Brard's deal was not extended. Soon after, RTL Nederland announced that Brard would appear in September 2011 on a reality program Diva's draaien door, with former rivals Patricia Paay and Tatjana Simic.
Her participation in Sterren Springen Op Zaterdag in 2012 boosted her career. January 2013 saw Patty's comeback on "Shownieuws". At that time, she worked as a freelance TV host for RTL 5 and SBS6.
From late August 2013 to late August 2017, Patty had an exclusive contract with SBS6.
In addition to "Shownieuws", she was involved in other programs:
  • Show Vandaag - infotainment program
  • Bonje Met de Buren - a reality show hosted with Jochem van Gelder to solve problems between neighbours
  • Patty's Big Fat Ibiza Wedding - a reality show which showed the preparations for her wedding with Dutch architect Antoine van de Vijver
  • Mindmasters Live - paranormal show featuring Uri Geller and Patty as a panellist
  • Thuis op Zondag - Sunday talk show
  • Met de Deur in Huis - comedy panel game show hosted by Kees Tol and Tineke Schouten with Patty as a panellist
  • De Wereld Rond In 6 Stappen - reality program about the theory of "six degrees of separation" with Bridget Maasland
  • Mud Masters VIP - challenging obstacle course based on military training with celebrities
  • SBS Sterren Surprise - a Christmas program featuring TV personalities who fulfilled the dreams of people
  • Stem van Nederland - a political program related to the general elections in the Netherlands
Between September 2017 and March 2019, Patty was freelancing again for several channels. In March 2019, she signed a 4-year deal with Talpa TV.
She appeared on the following TV programs:
Moreover, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the daily talk show she was supposed to co-host with Gordon was shelved.
In late August 2021, she started the filming of "De grote huisverbouwing", a home renovation show on SBS6. The first episode of this program was broadcast on October 24, 2021.
Her contract with Talpa was not renewed in March 2023. However, Patty Brard remains a freelancer on SBS6's infotainment news program "Shownieuws" and appears as a candidate and guest panelist on several game shows.

TV shows

As the main host:Gaan met die banaan Hart van de stad Brard gaat extreem Onder de B van Brard Brard gaat extreem Brard Veronica Goes Gay Patty Patty gaat extreem Absolutely Patty Big Brother 3: "The Battle" Patty's Posse Patty's Fort Pat's Life Lieve Patty Coming to Holland: Prins zoekt vrouw Echte Meisjes op de Prairie Lust, Liefde Of Laten Lopen Patty's Big Fat Ibiza Wedding
As a co-host, contestant, jury member, or panellist:De Bananasplit Show - co-host with Ralf Inbar
  • Sanremo Music Festival - co-host with Pippo BaudoBingo - co-hostBack in Luv' - reality show with Marga Scheide and José Hoebee about Luv's comebackShownieuws - as a showbiz expertDe Nieuwe Uri Geller - as a regular guest on the first season, a co-host on the second season with Tooske Ragas and the third edition with Beau van Erven Dorens. She was also part of a jury on the 2010 edition.Wie Ben IK? - as a team captain with Gerard JolingRanking the Stars - as a panelistK2 zoekt K3 - member of the juryDiva's draaien door - reality show with Patricia Paay and Tatjana SimicSterren Springen Op Zaterdag - as a contestantWie is de Reisleider? - as a celebrity touristVliegende Hollanders: Sterren van de Schans - member of the juryKoffietijd - as a replacement for Quinty Trustfull; co-host with Loretta Schrijver Show Vandaag - as an entertainment expertBonje Met de Buren - as a co-host with Jochem van GelderMindmasters Live - as a member of the juryThuis op Zondag - as a co-host with Kim-Lian van der MeijMet de Deur in Huis - member of the panelVier Handen Op Een Buik - as a female celebrity supporting teen mothersDe Wereld Rond in 6 Stappen - with Bridget MaaslandRTL Late Night met Twan Huys Brard & Jekel: VetGelukkig?! - co-host with Diederik JekelHet Perfecte Plaatje - as a contestant and winner of this celebrity photo contest6 Inside - as a showbiz expert
  • Dutch version of Dancing On Ice - as a co-host with Winston Gerschtanowitz Patty en Gordon op zoek naar de eeuwige jeudg - as a celebrity tourist with Gordon Heuckeroth5 Uur Show - as a regular guestDe Dansmarathon - as a co-host with Jeroen van der BoomStars on Stage - as a candidate for five episodesVals Spel - as a panellist De Bevers
One-off appearances:30 Minuten Pittige Tijden Villa Felderhof De Nationale IQ Test Katja Vs De Rest Sterren Dansen Op Het Ijs Doe Maar Normaal Waar is De Mol? Bananasplit Comedy Live Ik Kom Bij Je Eten Dr. Ellen Lang Leven de TV! Van der Vorst Ziet Sterren De Dino Show Ik Hou Van Holland De TV Kantine Home Is Where The Heart Is Van Je Vrienden Moet Je Het Hebben De Lijf Show De Jongens Tegen de Meisjes Wie Ben Ik? Sterren Springen Op Zaterdag Alles Mag Op Vrijdag Linda's Zomerweek Zullen We Een Spelletje Doen? Celebrity Stand-Up Mud Masters VIP SBS Sterren Surprise Eigen Huis & Tuin Stem van Nederland De Gevaarlijkste Wegen van de Wereld Celebrity City Trip Naar Bed Met Irene Chantal Blijft Slapen Oh, Wat Een Jaar! Buurman, Wat Doet U Nu? Tattoo Trippers Een Goed Stel Hersens The Roast of Johnny de Mol Wat goééééd! Het beste van Chateau Meiland Ladies Night - Lingo VIPS Wie het laatst lacht Deze Quiz Is Voor Jou Herinneringen voor het leven - stop dementie The Wheel De Kist I Can See Your Voice The Greatest Hits: met stip op 1 Think Inside The Box The Masked Singer Secret Duets Lettrix Ik hou van Holland Oh, wat een jaar! Top 4000 Muziekquiz Chateau Meiland VIPS Rooijakkers over de vloer DNA singers Ons kent Ons Make Up Your Mind That's My Jam Know Where To Hide: Wie niet weg is? DREAM SCHOOL Hart tegen hart Stars on Stage: Soldaat van Oranje
  • ''Scrooge Live''

Series

Brard's life was made into a television series. In February 2024, the drama series PATTY, about Brard's life, premiered on the streaming service Videoland. The series was directed by Will Koopman. Brard was played in the series by Eva van de Wijdeven and Holly Mae Brood, both in different stages of life.

Career in other media

Radio

In 1996, Brard hosted Radio Romantica on Hitradio Veronica, in which she gave the listeners advice about their love problems. In 2003 and 2004, she worked on a weekend show on Noordzee FM.

Podcasts

In late 2022 and early 2023, she hosted a podcast series in six episodes, Patty’s levenslessen, with Audiohuis, featuring celebrity guests like Hans Klok and Richard Groenendijk to share life lessons and reflections.
In 2025, her podcast series Datecast featured singles in voice-only conversations to determine compatibility, concluding with a real-life date.

Playboy

In January 1988, Brard was the cover girl of one issue of the Dutch edition of Playboy.

Columnist and interviewer

In 2005 and 2006, she wrote a weekly column in Weekend about her career and her point of view about show business. In August 2007, she was a temporary correspondent of Privé in which she writes another column about her holidays in Ibiza. She interviewed female stars for the glossy publication Beau Monde between 2008 and 2010. Between 2012 and 2019, she was a columnist again for Weekend.

Acting and dubbing

Brard appeared in Odyssée d'amour, a movie directed by Pim de la Parra in 1987 as well as in An Amsterdam Tale in 1999 and Costa! and the series based on it in 2001. She also played cameo roles in the TV series Pittige tijden as well as in the films Spion van Oranje and Sinterklaas en de Pepernoten Chaos.
Since 2010, Brard has been voicing characters for the Dutch versions of 3-D animated comedies and children's films: How to Train Your Dragon and Sammy's Adventures in 2010, Heksje Lilly en de reis naar Mandolan in 2011, Legends of Valhalla: Thor in 2012, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip in 2015, The Emoji Movie in 2017 and Minions: The Rise of Gru in 2022.

Advertisements and TV commercials

  • in the 1980s in a newspaper advertisement to promote Papillon/American Love romance novels
  • in 1984 for the Coebergh Spirits
  • in 2001 for the Sun tablets
  • in 2003 in a newspaper advertisement for the Dutch subsidiary of Debitel, a mobile services provider
  • in 2003 for the internet provider chello in which she played the role of an Idols contestant
  • In 2003 and 2004 for Albert Heijn
  • in 2006 for Media Markt
  • in 2012 for De Meubelmarkt, a low-budget furniture retailer.

Business

In the early 1990s, she had a fashion store in The Hague. In 2016, she launched her corrective underwear line named "Patty sexy correctie". In 2017, she intended to open a gift shop in Ibiza. Since February 2020, Patty Brard's products have been available in Kruidvat shops in the Netherlands, as part of the "From PB with love" campaign. Patty Brard's deal with Kruidvat also permitted the launch of the jewellery line "Pritty" with her daughter Priscilla Nasi in 2022 and the skincare line "PB Beauty" in 2023.

Books

A journalist, Pieter Ploeg wrote her biography which was published by Strengholt in 2003.
Dutch authors Michel van Egmond and Antoinnette Scheulderman wrote another biography entitled De Negen Levens van Patty Brard which came out the day of her 65th birthday on March 25, 2020.
On November 6, 2020, her first children's book "Bibi & Lulu – Het is Feest!" came out.

Personal life

Husbands

The Luv' singer got married four times:
  • 1979–1980: Her first husband, Ron Brandsteder, is a TV presenter in the Netherlands.
  • 1983–1988: The second, Carlo Nasi, is an Italian music producer who is an heir and descendant of Giovanni Agnelli, founder of the FIAT company. He's the father of Brard's daughter, Priscilla.
  • 1999–2004: The third one, René Muthert, is a singer and a musician who appeared in Patty's Posse, one of her reality TV shows.
  • Since September 2014, she is the spouse of architect Antoine van de Vijver.

Brard's bankruptcy in 1993

Due to the flop of Hello/Brard, Brard went bankrupt in December 1993. She was obliged to sell all her possessions. It took years to recover.