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'''Veerle Casteleyn''' (born 6 March 1978, in [[Belgium]]) is a [[Belgian]] [[musical theatre]] performer and [[ballerina]].
'''Veerle Casteleyn''' (born 6 March 1978, in [[Belgium]]) is a [[Belgian]] [[musical theatre]] performer and [[ballerina]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
She trained at the De Koninklijke Balletschool van Antwerpen in Belgium, and during her training she was in various plays such as:
Casteleyn trained at the De Koninklijke Balletschool van Antwerpen in Belgium, and during her training, she was in various plays such as:


*''Joint Venture''
*''Joint Venture''
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*The Sound of Music (revival)
*The Sound of Music (revival)


In 1997, Veerle moved to [[London]] to play the role of [[Jemima (cat)|Jemima]] in the 1998 video production of “[[Cats (musical)|Cats]]”. The most noticeable parts during memory as she sang with [[Grizabella]]. After the video, she took on several roles apart of the swing in the West End's production of “CATS”. Soon after, she started to perform as Jemima on a regular basis; she also understudied the roles of Victoria and Rumpleteazer. After “CATS”, she joined the UK tour of “Carousel” as Louise. After the tour was over, Veerle went back to her homeland of Belgium and performed as Fredrika in the European tour of “A Little Night Music”.
In 1997, Casteleyn moved to [[London]] to play the role of [[Jemima (cat)|Jemima]] in the [[Cats (1998 film)|1998 video production]] of ''[[Cats (musical)|Cats]]''. After the video, she took on several roles apart of the swing in the West End's production of ''Cats''. Soon after, she started to perform as Jemima on a regular basis; she also understudied the roles of [[Victoria the White Cat|Victoria]] and [[Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer|Rumpleteazer]]. After ''Cats'', she joined the UK tour of ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]” as Louise. After the tour was over, Casteleyn went back to her homeland of Belgium and performed as Fredrika in the European tour of ''[[A Little Night Music]]''.


In 2002, Veerle landed the role of Julia in the Belgian production of the French hit, “Roméo et Juliette: de la Haine à l’Amour” (appropriately renamed “Romeo en Julia: van Haat tot Liefde") It was Veerle's first lead role, and her first time releasing a CD with her voice on it.
In 2002, Casteleyn landed the role of Julia in the Belgian production of the French hit, “Roméo et Juliette: de la Haine à l’Amour” (appropriately renamed “Romeo en Julia: van Haat tot Liefde") It was her first lead role and her first time releasing a CD with her voice on it.


After "Romeo en Julia", Veerle starred as Chava in the Straight From the Heart production of "Fiddler on the Roof". After a short hiatus, Veerle moved on to television, becoming a cast member on the Belgian TV show "De Wet Volgens Milo" as Sonja, an intern at a law firm. During the end of 2005, Veerle took part in the Belgian version of the Czech musical "Dracula", as a part of the ensemble.
After "Romeo en Julia", Casteleyn starred as Chava in the Straight From the Heart production of [[Fiddler on the Roof]]. After a short hiatus, she moved on to television, becoming a cast member on the Belgian TV show ''De Wet volgens Milo'' as Sonja, an intern at a law firm. At the end of 2005, she took part in the Belgian version of the Czech musical ''[[Dracula (Czech musical)|Dracula]]'', as a part of the ensemble.


In 2006, Veerle was a part of the ensemble in the Antwerp production of the ABBA song inspired musical "Mamma Mia!". On 9 August, she began rehearsals for the new Dutch production of "CATS", in which she was a swing member (1st cover for Electra, 1st cover for Sylvani aka Jemima, and 2nd cover for Victoria). She took over the role of Jemima full-time in the summer of 2007. "CATS" premiered in Rotterdam in October, and toured the Netherlands until October 2007.
In 2006, Casteleyn was a part of the ensemble in the Antwerp production of the ABBA song-inspired musical ''[[Mamma Mia!]]''. On 9 August, she began rehearsals for the new Dutch production of ''Cats'', in which she was a swing member (1st cover for Electra, 1st cover for Sylvani aka Jemima, and 2nd cover for Victoria). She took over the role of Jemima full-time in the summer of 2007. ''Cats'' premiered in Rotterdam in October, and toured the Netherlands until October 2007.


In 2010 Veerle was part of the ensemble in the Belgian production of [[Oliver! (musical)|Oliver!]].
In 2010, she was part of the ensemble in the Belgian production of ''[[Oliver! (musical)|Oliver!]]''.


After Oliver! she started rehearsals for the Musical Droomvlucht, which had World-Premiere on the 09.10.2011. She currently works as a dance teacher in Sint-Niklaas.<ref>https://podium.academiesintniklaas.be/dansaanbod-dans/dansinitiatie</ref>
After ''Oliver!'' she started rehearsals for the Musical Droomvlucht, which had World-Premiere on the 09.10.2011. She currently works as a dance teacher in Sint-Niklaas.<ref>https://podium.academiesintniklaas.be/dansaanbod-dans/dansinitiatie</ref>


==Stage credits==
==Stage credits==
*''Annie (Belgium)
*''Annie'' (Belgium)
*''The Sound of Music'' (As Liesl, Belgium)
*''The Sound of Music'' (as Liesl, Belgium)
*''Cats'' (As Sylvani, Antwerp)
*''Cats'' (as Sylvani, Antwerp)
*''Cats'' (As Jemima/Victoria/Rumpleteazer/Swing, London)
*''Cats'' (as Jemima/Victoria/Rumpleteazer/Swing, London)
*''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'' (As Louise, UK National Tour)
*''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'' (as Louise, UK National Tour)
*''[[A Little Night Music]]'' (As Fredrika, European Tour)
*''[[A Little Night Music]]'' (as Fredrika, European Tour)
*''[[Romeo en Julia: van Haat tot Liefde]]'' (As Julia, Belgium)
*''[[Romeo en Julia: van Haat tot Liefde]]'' (as Julia, Belgium)
*''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' (As Chava, Belgium)
*''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' (as Chava, Belgium)
*''[[Alleen op de Wereld]]'' (As Adult Remi, European Tour)
*''[[Alleen op de Wereld]]'' (as Adult Remi, European Tour)
*''[[Dracula]]'' (Ensemble, Belgium)
*''[[Dracula]]'' (Ensemble, Belgium)
*''[[Mamma Mia!]]'' (Ensemble, Belgium)
*''[[Mamma Mia!]]'' (Ensemble, Belgium)
*''Cats'' (Electra, European Tour)
*''Cats'' (as Electra, European Tour)
*''[[Les miserables]]''(Ensemble, The Netherlands)
*''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]''(Ensemble, The Netherlands)
*''Droomvlucht'' (Ensemble)
*''Droomvlucht'' (Ensemble)


==Video credits==
==Video credits==
*''[[Cats (musical)|Cats]]'' (TV direct-to-video, as Jemima)
*''[[Cats (1998 film)|Cats]]'' (TV direct-to-video, as Jemima)
*''[[Dracula]]'' (ensemble)
*''[[Dracula (Czech musical)|Dracula]]'' (ensemble)


==Television credits==
==Television credits==
*''[[Flikken]]'' (Elke De Brock) [Season 5, Episode 6: Sporen]
*''[[Flikken]]'' (Elke De Brock) [Season 5, Episode 6: Sporen]
*''[[De Wet Volgens Milo]]'' (Sonja)
*''[[De Wet volgens Milo]]'' (Sonja)


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:38, 28 April 2021

Veerle Casteleyn
Born (1978-03-06) 6 March 1978 (age 46)
Belgien
NationalityBelgien
Occupations
  • Actress
  • ballerina
  • singer

Veerle Casteleyn (born 6 March 1978, in Belgium) is a Belgian musical theatre performer and ballerina.

Biography

Casteleyn trained at the De Koninklijke Balletschool van Antwerpen in Belgium, and during her training, she was in various plays such as:

  • Joint Venture
  • Initiate
  • Fanfare
  • The Three Musketeers (short piece)
  • Self Made

After leaving school, she performed in various shows in Belgium such as:

In 1997, Casteleyn moved to London to play the role of Jemima in the 1998 video production of Cats. After the video, she took on several roles apart of the swing in the West End's production of Cats. Soon after, she started to perform as Jemima on a regular basis; she also understudied the roles of Victoria and Rumpleteazer. After Cats, she joined the UK tour of Carousel” as Louise. After the tour was over, Casteleyn went back to her homeland of Belgium and performed as Fredrika in the European tour of A Little Night Music.

In 2002, Casteleyn landed the role of Julia in the Belgian production of the French hit, “Roméo et Juliette: de la Haine à l’Amour” (appropriately renamed “Romeo en Julia: van Haat tot Liefde") It was her first lead role and her first time releasing a CD with her voice on it.

After "Romeo en Julia", Casteleyn starred as Chava in the Straight From the Heart production of Fiddler on the Roof. After a short hiatus, she moved on to television, becoming a cast member on the Belgian TV show De Wet volgens Milo as Sonja, an intern at a law firm. At the end of 2005, she took part in the Belgian version of the Czech musical Dracula, as a part of the ensemble.

In 2006, Casteleyn was a part of the ensemble in the Antwerp production of the ABBA song-inspired musical Mamma Mia!. On 9 August, she began rehearsals for the new Dutch production of Cats, in which she was a swing member (1st cover for Electra, 1st cover for Sylvani aka Jemima, and 2nd cover for Victoria). She took over the role of Jemima full-time in the summer of 2007. Cats premiered in Rotterdam in October, and toured the Netherlands until October 2007.

In 2010, she was part of the ensemble in the Belgian production of Oliver!.

After Oliver! she started rehearsals for the Musical Droomvlucht, which had World-Premiere on the 09.10.2011. She currently works as a dance teacher in Sint-Niklaas.[1]

Stage credits

Video credits

  • Cats (TV direct-to-video, as Jemima)
  • Dracula (ensemble)

Television credits

References

  1. ^ https://podium.academiesintniklaas.be/dansaanbod-dans/dansinitiatie
  • Veerle Casteleyn at IMDb
  • Van Bedts, Raf (25 September 2002). "Romeo & (stand in) Julia: van haat tot liefde" (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 October 2010.
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