Free Souffriau
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Free Souffriau is a Flemish
musical actress and singer. Free is a Dutch spelling of Fré (a contracted form of Fréderique) and is hence pronounced 'fray' in contrast to the usual pronunciation of 'free' in English.
After graduating from ballet school in Antwerp in 1998, she went on to perform in a variety of musicals. She is best known for her portrayal of Mega Mindy
, the singing superhero of the eponymous television series (2006–present).
She firmly established herself as an accomplished singer during the 2007 series of Flemish TV programme Steracteur Sterartiest, the Flemish version of Soapstar Superstar
, which she won.
In 2008, her television successes were recognised when she received the Rising Star Award from the Flemish Television Academy.
In February 2009, Souffriau gave her first solo concert in a tribute performance to Belgian songstress Ann Christy, widely acclaimed as one of Flanders’ greatest musical talents.
On 23 July 2009 during a performance in Gent, Souffriau announced that she was pregnant again and was due in January 2010.
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
musical actress and singer. Free is a Dutch spelling of Fré (a contracted form of Fréderique) and is hence pronounced 'fray' in contrast to the usual pronunciation of 'free' in English.
After graduating from ballet school in Antwerp in 1998, she went on to perform in a variety of musicals. She is best known for her portrayal of Mega Mindy
Mega Mindy
Mega Mindy is a Flemish children's supernatural/superhero drama airing on Ketnet in Belgium. The series was created by Studio 100. It revolves around Mieke , a girl who lives with her grandparents and works as a police officer but also has a secret identity as superhero Mega Mindy...
, the singing superhero of the eponymous television series (2006–present).
She firmly established herself as an accomplished singer during the 2007 series of Flemish TV programme Steracteur Sterartiest, the Flemish version of Soapstar Superstar
Soapstar Superstar
Soapstar Superstar was a reality singing competition produced by Granada Television which first aired on British television station ITV in 2006. In the competition, ten soap opera actors perform in front of a celebrity panel, which included Cilla Black, Billy Sammeth and Chris Cowey...
, which she won.
In 2008, her television successes were recognised when she received the Rising Star Award from the Flemish Television Academy.
In February 2009, Souffriau gave her first solo concert in a tribute performance to Belgian songstress Ann Christy, widely acclaimed as one of Flanders’ greatest musical talents.
Personal life
Souffriau is in a relationship with musician, composer and producer Miguel Wiels. In May 2008, she gave birth to their first child Wolf.On 23 July 2009 during a performance in Gent, Souffriau announced that she was pregnant again and was due in January 2010.