Linda de Mol
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Linda Margaretha de Mol known as Linda de Mol, is a Dutch
actress and television presenter in the Netherlands
and in Germany
. She is the sister of Endemol
founder John de Mol. She has her own magazine Linda.
In 1984 she resurfaced on Sky Channel, hosting music programmes such as Coca-Cola Eurochart Top 50 and In touch with the Dutch (some of Endemol's first productions). From 1986 onwards Linda announced cartoons on The DJ Kat Show
named after her feline sidekick played by US-exile puppeteer Robbie Hahn. In 1990 some of the scripts were re-written for Billy Hot Dog, shown on TROS' Wednesday evening-slot.
By this time Linda was busy conquering her home-country and even Germany. She went on to present shows and quizzes such as Miljoenenjacht
(the original version of Deal or No Deal
), De Slimste, and M/V. From 2005 to 2009 Linda starred in the weekly drama series Gooische Vrouwen
on RTL4 (originally on Tien).
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
actress and television presenter in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. She is the sister of Endemol
Endemol
Endemol is an international television production and distribution company based in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries and joint ventures in 23 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Poland,...
founder John de Mol. She has her own magazine Linda.
Television
De Mol made her television debut at the age of 12 in Wat je zegt ben je zelf, a programme made by children for AVRO.In 1984 she resurfaced on Sky Channel, hosting music programmes such as Coca-Cola Eurochart Top 50 and In touch with the Dutch (some of Endemol's first productions). From 1986 onwards Linda announced cartoons on The DJ Kat Show
The DJ Kat Show
The DJ Kat show was a children's television programme presented by the puppet DJ Kat and his friend Linda de Mol, the sister of Endemol founder John de Mol, which ran from 1986 to 1995. The show was first broadcast to Europe on satellite and cable channel Sky Channel and later on Sky One and Sky...
named after her feline sidekick played by US-exile puppeteer Robbie Hahn. In 1990 some of the scripts were re-written for Billy Hot Dog, shown on TROS' Wednesday evening-slot.
By this time Linda was busy conquering her home-country and even Germany. She went on to present shows and quizzes such as Miljoenenjacht
Miljoenenjacht (Netherlands)
Miljoenenjacht , officially Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht, is a Dutch game show, sponsored by the country's postcode lottery, where a contestant and at-home viewer could win up to €5,000,000 or as little as €0.01. The show is broadcast at various times, spanning across six episodes for each set...
(the original version of Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related television game shows, the first of which was the Dutch Miljoenenjacht produced by Dutch producer Endemol. It is played with up to 26 cases with certain sums of money...
), De Slimste, and M/V. From 2005 to 2009 Linda starred in the weekly drama series Gooische Vrouwen
Gooische Vrouwen
Gooische Vrouwen is a Dutch drama series, created by Linda de Mol for her brother John's Tien channel. Favourably compared to Desperate Housewives and Sex in the City, the series chronicles the lives of four upper-class women residing in Het Gooi and ran from 2005 to 2009...
on RTL4 (originally on Tien).
Dutch and English Programs
- Coca-Cola Eurochart Top 50
- The DJ Kat ShowThe DJ Kat ShowThe DJ Kat show was a children's television programme presented by the puppet DJ Kat and his friend Linda de Mol, the sister of Endemol founder John de Mol, which ran from 1986 to 1995. The show was first broadcast to Europe on satellite and cable channel Sky Channel and later on Sky One and Sky...
- In touch with the Dutch
- LindaLindaLinda may refer to:* Linda , a female given name * Linda , stage name of Svetlana Geiman, a Russian singer* "Linda" , a popular song written by Jack Lawrence...
(Talkshow) - Billy Hot Dog
- A to Z
- Dierenbingo (Dutch for: Animal Bingo)
- De leukste thuis (Dutch for: The funniest at home)
- Love Letters
- HomerunHomerun (film)Homerun Chinese: 跑吧！孩子 pinyin: pǎo bà háizǐ) is a 2003 Singaporean Mandarin-language film. A remake of the award-winning Iranian film Children of Heaven, Homerun is a drama about two poor siblings and their adventures over a lost pair of shoes...
(Start 25 December 1997) - Spangen (as of 1999)
- Postcodeloterij MiljoenenjachtMiljoenenjachtMiljoenenjacht; in English, Hunt For Millions; is usually the name of Deal or No Deal in Dutch-speaking countries. These are:*Miljoenenjacht , the version broadcast in the Netherlands, and the original version of Deal or No Deal....
(Dutch for: Millionhunt: The original version of Deal or No DealDeal or No DealDeal or No Deal is the name of several closely related television game shows, the first of which was the Dutch Miljoenenjacht produced by Dutch producer Endemol. It is played with up to 26 cases with certain sums of money...
) - Gooische vrouwenGooische VrouwenGooische Vrouwen is a Dutch drama series, created by Linda de Mol for her brother John's Tien channel. Favourably compared to Desperate Housewives and Sex in the City, the series chronicles the lives of four upper-class women residing in Het Gooi and ran from 2005 to 2009...
(2005-) (Dutch for: Women from the GooiGooiHet Gooi is the area around Hilversum in the centre of the Netherlands. It is a slightly hilly area characterised by its green landscape, its historical charm, the wealth of its inhabitants, and its villas. Het Gooi is known in the Netherlands as the home of the rich and famous.- Name :The name...
(rich neighborhood in the Netherlands) - Linda en Beau op zondag (Dutch for: Linda and Beau on Sundays)
- De Slimste (Dutch for: The Smartest)
- De Gouden Kooi (Kick-Off (2006)) (Dutch for: The Golden CageThe Golden CageDe Gouden Kooi was the original concept and working title for Big Brother. In 2006, it was revived and turned into another format of reality television....
- Kick Off) - M/V (vanaf 16-11-2006, with Beau van Erven Dorens) (Dutch for: Man/Woman)
- Just the Two of Us (as of 11-03-2007, with Gordon)
- Ik hou van HollandIk hou van HollandIk hou van Holland is a Dutch game show, presented by Linda de Mol. It is aired on Saturday nights on RTL4. The show tests famous Dutch people on their knowledge of the Netherlands.- Format :...
(from March 2008 to April 2008) (Dutch for: I Love Holland: The original version of I Love My CountryI Love My CountryI Love My Country is a Dutch TV program, first aired in the Netherlands on March 8, 2008. The show is created by the Dutch John de Mol and is sold in at least 10 countries worldwide....
) - Iedereen is gek op Jack (starting February 2011) (Dutch remake of Everybody loves RaymondEverybody Loves RaymondEverybody Loves Raymond is an American television sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. Many of the situations from the show are based on the real-life experiences of lead actor Ray Romano, creator/producer Phil Rosenthal and the show's writing staff...
)
German Programs
- Traumhochzeit (1992–2000, start 19 January 1992) (2008-)
- Kollegen, Kollegen (1992, start: 15 September 1992)
- Surprise Show (1994, start 30 October 1994, with Kai PflaumeKai PflaumeKai Pflaume is a German television presenter.- Life :Pflaume presented from 1993 to 2011 television show Nur die Liebe zählt...
) - Hausfieber
- Kinder für Kinder (UNESCO, 25 December 1993 + 13 November 1994)
- Die Prominenten Playback Show (16 September 1995 en 7 December 1996)
- Soundmix-Show (30 December 1995–31 March 1996 and 4 January 1997 – 1 February 1997)
- Domino DayDomino DayDomino Day was a world record attempt for the highest number of toppling domino stones, organized from 1998-2009 by Endemol Netherlands. Together with Weijers Domino Productions of Robin Paul Weijers, also known as Mr. Domino, parties teamed up to set a new world record...
(1998–2002) - Einer gegen 1001 vs. 1001 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...
(2002, start: 12 January 2002) - Der MillionenDeal (2004, SAT.1, start: 1 May 2004)
- Mr. Nanny (Ein Mann für Mama) (Film 2006)
Filmography
- Alice in Glamourland (2004)
- Terug naar de kust (2009) (Dutch for: 'Back to the coast')
- Gooische Vrouwen (2010) (Dutch for: 'Women from the Gooi')
Music
In 1991 De Mol released a Dutch-language album written by Henk Westbroek of the former band Het Goede Doel. Six years later Dino released De Mol's holiday CD single "Perfect Harmony", a duet with Bold and the Beautiful star Jeff Trachta and featuring backing vocals by American singer Wendy Alane Wright.External links
- Linda. – her own magazine