Timo Descamps
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| Born | 27 May 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Partner | Danny De Jong[1] |
| Website | www |
Timo Descamps (Kontich, 27 May 1986) is a Flemish actor and singer. He is best known for his former roles on the Flemish television shows Spring and Familie. In 2007 he released his first music single "Phonecall" which rose to 36[2] on the Ultratop 50. In January 2010 it was announced that he is co-starring in the film Judas Kiss[3] playing the character of Shane Lyons.
Television
Timo's TV debut was in 2004, he played the role of Gijsin Familie. Gijs was a problem child in a home of Marc and Mieke. After growing up and leaving the home he returned for the funeral of Marc and Lennart.
From 2005-2008 he played Jo De Klein, the bassist of the new music group in Spring. Jo was also a painter in his spare time and loved strange pets: Mary a tarantula and after its death he has a snake named Picasso.
In 2006, Descamps competed on Steracteur Sterartiest. A Belgium singing competition show. He finished third.
In 2007, he hosted the show Superstar: The Battle on Nickelodeon in Belgium.
In October 2009, he played the character Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch series SpangaS.
Film
Voice Acting
Timo has voiced the Flemish versions of several films and television series. He spoke the leading role in the following feature films:
- 2005 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Peter Pevensie
- 2006 - Happy Feet - Mumble
- 2007 - Surf's Up - Cody Maverick
- 2008 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Peter Pevensie
- 2010 - How to Train Your Dragon - Hiccup
- 2010 - Toy Story 3 - Andy
Film Acting
Timo's Motion Picture debut will be in the movie Judas Kiss[3], which is currently in post-production, with a release scheduled for 2011.
Theater
In September 2008, Descamps played Dolf Vega in the musical version of Crusade in Jeans.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Role |
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| 2009 | John Kraaijkamp Musical Awards | Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical | Nominated | "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans[4] |
| 2009 | VMP - Flemish Musical Awards | Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical | Won | "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans |
| 2010 | Best supporting actor in a musical | Nominated | "Man" in Ganesha [5] |
Discography
In 2007 Descamps released his a single called "Phonecall" which rose to number 36[2] on the Ultratop 50.
Private Life
In 2009 Descamps publicly announced that he is gay.
External links
References
- ^ Spring-acteur Timo Descamps blijkt homofiel, Gazet Van Antwerpen, June 10, 2009 (Site in Flemish)
- ^ a b Ultratop 50's Official stats for "Phonecall" (Site is in Flemish)
- ^ a b Nick (2010-01-25). "announces Timo Descamps will be in Judas Kiss". Thatgaymovie.com. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
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