Koen Wauters
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Koen Maria Gaston Wauters (born 17 September 1967) is a Flemish singer, active with the band Clouseau, television presenter, and occasionally actor and race car driver.
in 1967. Together with his three brothers and two sisters he spent his youth in Sint-Genesius-Rode
. In his youth, Koen Wauters was a keen footballer, but all dreams of a possible pro career ended when he suffered from repeated knee injuries.
joined the local band Clouseau. Koen became the frontman and singer of the band. The band and Koen became household names in Flanders in 1989, when the single Anne became a huge hit. Over the next twenty years, Clouseau became the most popular band in Flanders.
(1990) and Intensive Care
(1991).
. He has presented shows like De Super 50 (a hitparade show), Familieraad
, Wedden dat?
, 1 tegen 100
and Op zoek naar Maria
.
Together with his brother Kris Wauters
, also a member of Clouseau, he presented all three seasons of the Flemish version of Pop Idol
, Idool 2003
, Idool 2004
and Idool 2007
. He also hosted X Factor (Belgium)
in 2005.
11 times, and finished 9 times. Together with his brother Kris, he competes in the Belgian GT Championship. His first win in this championship was at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 10 May 2009.
It is a little known fact that Koen Wauters also participated as a co-driver on the Legend Boucles de Spa
, both 2010 and 2011. He was co-driver to Marc Duez
, another well-known Belgian racing driver for the FSE-team, together with other legendary drivers such as Ari Vatanen
, Robert Droogmans and Jacques Castelein.
-presenter Carolyn Lilipaly
in June 1998. They married on 22 December 1998, and divorced in 2001.
Koen Wauters married Valerie De Booser on 17 July 2004. They have two children, daughter Zita (25 October 2004) and son Nono (19 May 2006).
Koen Wauters is also an ambassador for Plan
Belgium.
Biography
Koen Wauters was born in HalleHalle, Belgium
Halle , is a Belgian city and municipality in the district Halle-Vilvoorde of the province Flemish Brabant. The city is located on the Brussels-Charleroi Canal and on the Flemish side of the language border that separates Flanders and Wallonia...
in 1967. Together with his three brothers and two sisters he spent his youth in Sint-Genesius-Rode
Sint-Genesius-Rode
Sint-Genesius-Rode is a municipality located in Flanders, one of three regions of Belgium, in the province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the town of Sint-Genesius-Rode only. On January 1, 2008, the town had a total population of 18,021...
. In his youth, Koen Wauters was a keen footballer, but all dreams of a possible pro career ended when he suffered from repeated knee injuries.
Musical career
In 1987, Koen and his brother KrisKris Wauters
Kris Wauters is a Flemish artist, active with the band Clouseau combined with his brother Koen Wauters....
joined the local band Clouseau. Koen became the frontman and singer of the band. The band and Koen became household names in Flanders in 1989, when the single Anne became a huge hit. Over the next twenty years, Clouseau became the most popular band in Flanders.
Actor
Koen Wauters has acted in 2 Dutch movies, My Blue HeavenMy Blue Heaven (1990 Dutch film)
My Blue Heaven or Mijn Blauwen Hemel is a 1990 Dutch drama film directed by Ronald Beer.-Cast:*Ruud de Wolff ... Paatje*Ivon Pelasula ... Brenda Benoit*Koen Wauters ... Hans van de Broeck*Bo Bojoh ... Maatje...
(1990) and Intensive Care
Intensive Care (film)
Intensive Care is a 1991 Dutch action horror film directed by Dorna van Rouveroy.-Cast:*George Kennedy ... Dr. Bruckner*Koen Wauters ... Peter*Nada van Nie ... Amy*Michiel Hess ... Bobby*Dick van den Toorn ... Ted...
(1991).
Television presenter
Kone Wauters started his career as a TV presenter in 1989, as one of the first faces for the new Flemish TV station vtmVTM
The abbreviation VTM may refer to::* Vampire: The Masquerade, a popular role-playing game* Virginia Tech massacre* vtm, the main commercial television station in Flanders, Belgium...
. He has presented shows like De Super 50 (a hitparade show), Familieraad
Family Feud
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people...
, Wedden dat?
Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..? is a long-running German-language entertainment television show. It is the most successful Saturday television show in Europe...
, 1 tegen 100
1 vs. 100
1 vs. 100 is a game show created by Endemol that is aired in several countries. The game pits one person against 100 others for a chance to win a large cash prize. The game first aired in the Netherlands as Eén tegen 100, sponsored by the Nationale Postcode Loterij .- General format :In all...
and Op zoek naar Maria
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? was a British television talent series, that was broadcast on Saturday evenings on BBC One between 29 July and 16 September 2006. It documented the search for a new, undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2006 Andrew...
.
Together with his brother Kris Wauters
Kris Wauters
Kris Wauters is a Flemish artist, active with the band Clouseau combined with his brother Koen Wauters....
, also a member of Clouseau, he presented all three seasons of the Flemish version of Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
, Idool 2003
Idool 2003
Idool 2003 was the first season of the Belgian version of the Idol series. It was won by Peter Evrard, and followed by Idool 2004. The series was officially launched on September 28 2002 by Belgian television network VTM. The hosts of the show are Koen & Kris Wauters of the group Clouseau...
, Idool 2004
Idool 2004
Idool 2004 was the second season of the Belgian version of the Idol series. It was won by Joeri Fransen, who could not follow the footsteps of former winner Peter Evrard and only release one album before he was dropped by his record company....
and Idool 2007
Idool 2007
Idool 2007 was the third season of the Belgian version of the Idol series. The show aired on VTM, and began on 20 February 2007. It was won on 25 May by Dean Delannoit.-Elimination Chart:...
. He also hosted X Factor (Belgium)
X Factor (Belgium)
X Factor, the Belgian version of the British show The X Factor that was created by Simon Cowell. The new X Factor series was a postcursor to Idool 2003 / 2004 which features contestants & jury members from both seasons.-Series summary:...
in 2005.
Race car driver
The main hobby of Koen Wauters is race car driving. He has competed in the Dakar RallyDakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
11 times, and finished 9 times. Together with his brother Kris, he competes in the Belgian GT Championship. His first win in this championship was at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 10 May 2009.
It is a little known fact that Koen Wauters also participated as a co-driver on the Legend Boucles de Spa
Boucles de Spa
The Boucles de Spa is a Belgian motor rally.-Winners:* 1953 Richard - - Volkswagen* 1954 Gendebien - Wascher - Aston Martin* 1955 No finishers - all out of time* 1956 Evrard - Collignon - Ford Anglia* 1962 Sander - Sander - DAF 33* 1963 Event cancelled...
, both 2010 and 2011. He was co-driver to Marc Duez
Marc Duez
Marc Duez is a race and rally driver from Belgium.He won the 24 Hours Nürburgring several times, and also the 24 Hours Spa.Duez also has competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Andros Trophy....
, another well-known Belgian racing driver for the FSE-team, together with other legendary drivers such as Ari Vatanen
Ari Vatanen
Ari Pieti Uolevi Vatanen is a Finnish rally driver turned politician and Member of the European Parliament 1999–2009. Vatanen won the World Rally Championship drivers' title in 1981 and the Paris Dakar Rally four times....
, Robert Droogmans and Jacques Castelein.
Personal life
After earlier relations with Babette van Veen and Dagmar Liekens, Koen Wauters met then MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
-presenter Carolyn Lilipaly
Carolyn Lilipaly
Carolyn Lilipaly is a Dutch news anchor and actress.Dutch-Moluccan Carolijn Lilipaly was born in Middelburg. Her father is former Dutch Labour Party parliament member John Lilipaly. After studying law, she became a presenter for MTV Europe in London. Carolyn was the host of MTV Hit List UK, MTV...
in June 1998. They married on 22 December 1998, and divorced in 2001.
Koen Wauters married Valerie De Booser on 17 July 2004. They have two children, daughter Zita (25 October 2004) and son Nono (19 May 2006).
Koen Wauters is also an ambassador for Plan
Plan (aid organisation)
Plan is a global children’s charity which operates in 48 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas. It is made up of 21 national organisations responsible for raising funds and awareness in their respective countries...
Belgium.