Stan Van Samang

Stan Van Samang is a Belgian actor and singer.

Career

He played the role of 'Kevin De Kesel' in one of Flanders' famous soaps called Wittekerke. He appeared in the Belgian movies Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue and as Steve Van Hamel in Vermist, a role he reprised in the television series of the same name. Van Samang appeared in other Flemish TV series such as Flikken, Rupel, Witse and had supporting roles in David and in Amika. More recently he sang the title song Hemel voor ons twee of the VTM soap opera Familie and he played Ben De Schutter in the VRT 1-tragicomedy Zie mij graag and Harry Peeters in the VRT 1 soap opera Thuis.
In 2006, he was discovered as a music talent during the national TV shows Steracteur Sterartiest, a show in which actors sang for charity. The winner of the shows earned money for that charity.
Stan Van Samang won and got a record deal a few weeks later. On 7 March 2007 he made a record deal with EMI Group. He released his debut album Welcome Home on 23 November 2007. The album is produced by Eric Melaerts. The hit single "Scars" reached No. 1 for 5 weeks in the national Ultratop 50. The single was awarded a gold record.

Discography

Singles

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Filmography

Title	Role	Year	Other information
Buitenspel	Trainer van ploeg Gilles	2005	directed by Jan Verheyen, Belgian remake of In Orange
Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue	Serge Helsen	2006	follow-up of TV series Windkracht 10
Vermist	Steve Van Hamel	2007	directed by Jan Verheyen, pilot of TV series Vermist

Dubbing roles

Animated films

Ratatouille - Linguini The Princess and the Frog - Prince Naveen A Monster in Paris - Francoeur Wreck-It Ralph - Mr. Litwak and Wynnchel Rio 2 - Roberto Ralph Breaks the Internet - ''Mr. Litwak''

Awards and nominations

Awards

TOTZ-trofee Award for best performer

''Spetter of the year''

Nominations

TMF Awards

Award for best up-coming artist
Award for best pop artist
Award for best male artist