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Stan Van Samang
Stan Van Samang in 2024
Born (1979-03-19) 19 March 1979 (age 46)
Wijgmaal, Leuven, Belgium
Other namesStan Van Impe
Occupation(s)actor, voice actor, singer

Stan Van Samang (born 19 March 1979 in Wijgmaal, Leuven) is a Belgian actor and singer.[1]

Career

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He played the role of 'Kevin De Kesel' in one of Flanders' famous soaps called Wittekerke (2001–2008). He appeared in the Belgian movies Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (Hans Herbots, 2007) and as Steve Van Hamel in Vermist (Jan Verheyen, 2007), a role he reprised in the television series of the same name (2008–2016). Van Samang appeared in other Flemish TV series such as Flikken (2003), Rupel (2004), Witse (2008) and had supporting roles in David (2009–2010) and in Amika (2010–2011). 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 (2017–2020) and Harry Peeters in the VRT 1 soap opera Thuis (2020–2023).

In 2006, he was discovered as a music talent during the national TV shows Steracteur Sterartiest (VRT), 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 (Clouseau, Soulsister). The hit single "Scars" reached No. 1 for 5 weeks in the national Ultratop 50. The single was awarded a gold record.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Peak positions Certification
BEL
(Fl)
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2007 Welcome Home 3 Platinum
2009 Take it from Me 5
2011 King in My Head 7
Stan Van Vrijdag 46
2015 Liefde voor publiek 1 5× Platinum
2016 Stan Van Samang 1 Platinum
2017 10 3 Gold
2021 Feel the Power 1
2022 15 7
2024 Uit liefde voor muziek 4
Vadertaal 1

Singles

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Year Single Peak positions Certification Album
BEL
(Fl)
[2] 		BEL
(Fl)
Ultratip
2007 "Scars" 1 Gold Welcome Home
"Poison" 11
2008 "Siren" 16
"Welcome Home  – 15
"This Time" 43 Take it from Me
2009 "I Didn't Know" 38
"Brand New Start"  –
2010 "Hang On"
(with Regi) 		10
2011 "King in My Head"  – 3 King in My Head
"Free"  – 22
"Stand My Ground"  – 19
"Alles is liefde"  – 25
"All in My Head"  – 24 King in My Head
2012 "Zijn we alleen"
(with Laura Omloop) 		 – 58
"One for the Road"  – 28
2013 "De eerste sneeuw"  – 75
2014 "Junbug" 8
2015 "Fix You"
(featuring Lisa) 		4
2016 "Candy" 43
2017 "Little Moon Rises"
(featuring Sarah Bettens) 		27
"The Load" 49
"Hemel voor ons twee" 31
2020 "River of Life" 27
2021 "Snow" 43
2022 "Alles" 50
2023 "Feest" 23

Featured in

Year Single Peak positions Album
BEL
(Fl)
[2]
2010 "Is It Over You"
(Owen featuring Stan Van Samang) 		 – 8

Filmography

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TV series
Title Role Year TV channel Episodes Type of program
Leading roles
Wittekerke Kevin De Kesel 2001–2008 VTM Season 8–15 soap opera
Vermist Steve Van Hamel 2008–2016 Play4 70 episodes (all seasons) police crime drama
Zuidflank Rob Vandenbergh 2013 VTM 13 episodes drama
Zie mij graag Ben De Schutter 2017–2020 VRT 1 40 episodes (including Christmas special) tragicomedy
Thuis Harry Peeters 2020–2023 episodes 4923–5432 (S26–28) soap opera
Assisen Online 3 - De Wraakmoord - Online theaterstuk Geert De Ridder 2021 / / /
3Hz Thomas 2021–2023 Ketnet 33 episodes (all seasons) adventure -mystery
Supporting and guest roles
Wittekerke Bingospeler 2000 VTM Season 7: Episode 68 soap opera
Flikken Bart Van Den Wijngaert 2003 VRT 1 S5 E12: Aan de waterkant (1) (E64)

S5 E13: Aan de waterkant (2) (E65)

police crime drama
Sedes & Belli Klant bij dealer 2003 S2 E1: Overstag (E14) police crime drama
Rupel Dennis Decraene 2004 VTM S1 E13: De kroon (E13) police crime drama
Willy's en marjetten / 2006 VRT 1 Episode 1 comedy
Witse Tom van Hoydonck 2008 S5 E9: Corvette (E61) police crime drama
David Steven Verhoett 2009–2010 VTM Supporting role telenovelle
Dag & Nacht: Hotel Eburon Guillaume 2010 Episode 1 drama
Zone Stad Mario 2010 S5 E3: De laatste ronde (E55) police crime drama
Aspe Kristof Landuyt 2010 S6 E11: Zwijgplicht (E73) police crime drama
Amika Vincent Vos 2010–2011 Ketnet Supporting role (S3) children - telenovelle
Code 37 Frank Van Laere 2011 VTM S2 E7: Razernij (E20) police crime drama
De Bunker Koen Verachtert 2015 S1 E6: Heimat (E6) drama
Allemaal Chris Himself 2017 / comedy
Other work
Wittekerke singer of the title song (2007–2008) VTM S15 soap opera
Familie singer of the title song: Hemel voor ons twee (2017–2019) S27–29 soap opera
Movies
Title Role Year Other information
Buitenspel Trainer van ploeg Gilles 2005 directed by Jan Verheyen, Belgian remake of In Orange
Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (EN: Stormforce) Serge Helsen 2006 follow-up of TV series Windkracht 10
Vermist (film) Steve Van Hamel 2007 directed by Jan Verheyen, pilot of TV series Vermist

Dubbing roles

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Animated films

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Awards and nominations

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Awards

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  • TOTZ-trofee (2007, VTM)
  • Award for best performer (2007, Radio 2 Zomerhit)
  • Spetter of the year (2007, Ketnet)

Nominations

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TMF Awards

  • Award for best up-coming artist (2007)
  • Award for best pop artist (2007)
  • Award for best male artist (2007)

References

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  1. ^ I (2007). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 122.
  2. ^ a b c "Stan Van Samang discography". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
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