Nancy Coolen
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Nancy Anna Francina Coolen, known as Nance (born September 10, 1973 in Asten, North Brabant
, Netherlands
) is a Dutch TV host who was previously the lead-singer of a Eurodance
group called Twenty 4 Seven
.
At the age of 15, Nance was discovered in a discothèque by dance-producer Ruud van Reijen. He created the dance-act Twenty 4 Seven, in which Nance performs along with rapper Tony Dawson-Harrison, more commonly known by his stage name, Captain Hollywood
. When the latter left the project and was replaced by rapper Stay C the act scored its biggest hits, like Slave to the Music.
In 1996 Nance decided to leave Twenty 4 Seven to start up a solo-career, which led to a couple of small hits in The Netherlands. Around the same time she began working as a TV host for several channels. She hosted the Dutch Top 40 a couple of times for TMF Nederland
. A little later she did the love quiz Liefde is... for RTL 5
. In 1999 she started hosting the game show Rappatongo for Tros
. After 200 episodes the show was cancelled.
Nance started hosting the game show Lingo
which she did until late 2005 when she decided to host programmes for SBS 6.
Nance was married to William Rutten from May 4, 1995 until March 2000, when they divorced. She now has a relationship with Pico van Sytzama.
North Brabant
North Brabant , sometimes called Brabant, is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.- History :...
, 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...
) is a Dutch TV host who was previously the lead-singer of a Eurodance
Eurodance
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s or early 1990s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from House, Techno, Hi-NRG and especially Italo-Disco...
group called Twenty 4 Seven
Twenty 4 Seven
Twenty 4 Seven is a Eurodance act, created by Dutch record producer Ruud van Rijen in 1989. Active sporadically ever since, the act has featured nine different vocalists, has performed across Europe and Africa, and as of 2010 is fronted by Li Ann and Stacey "Stay-C" Paton.One of the earliest...
.
At the age of 15, Nance was discovered in a discothèque by dance-producer Ruud van Reijen. He created the dance-act Twenty 4 Seven, in which Nance performs along with rapper Tony Dawson-Harrison, more commonly known by his stage name, Captain Hollywood
Captain Hollywood Project
Captain Hollywood Project is a German Eurodance project fronted by Tony Dawson Harrison.Harrison, a United States Army captain, was nicknamed Captain Hollywood, because he danced even when in uniform. He first started in the break dance scene in Europe as he performed on early '80s music TV shows...
. When the latter left the project and was replaced by rapper Stay C the act scored its biggest hits, like Slave to the Music.
In 1996 Nance decided to leave Twenty 4 Seven to start up a solo-career, which led to a couple of small hits in The Netherlands. Around the same time she began working as a TV host for several channels. She hosted the Dutch Top 40 a couple of times for TMF Nederland
TMF Nederland
TMF was a 24-hour music channel operated by Viacom International Media Networks in the Netherlands. The channel ceased operating on September 1, 2011. The channels operations were based in Amsterdam. The channel was previously known as TMF6 and TMF9 respectively.- History :TMF was launched on May...
. A little later she did the love quiz Liefde is... for RTL 5
RTL 5
RTL 5 is the 2nd channel of the RTL Group in the Netherlands. The channel mainly broadcasts American films and hit series but also local productions including Jensen! and Holland's Next Top Model, a Dutch version of America's Next Top Model. RTL 5 recently started airing the Dutch version of...
. In 1999 she started hosting the game show Rappatongo for Tros
Tros
In Greek mythology, Tros was a ruler of Troy and the son of Erichthonius by Astyoche or of Ilus I, from whom he inherited the throne. Tros was the father of three sons: Ilus, Assaracus, and Ganymedes. He is the eponym of Troy, also named Ilion for his son Ilus...
. After 200 episodes the show was cancelled.
Nance started hosting the game show Lingo
Lingo
, Chris Hernandez is an American Christian rap artist, producer, and label owner-Early years:Lingo was born to Richard and Carmen Hernandez in Dallas, TX. Born into a faith based and God fearing family, Lingo knew the Lord at a young age...
which she did until late 2005 when she decided to host programmes for SBS 6.
Nance was married to William Rutten from May 4, 1995 until March 2000, when they divorced. She now has a relationship with Pico van Sytzama.
Singles
- (1995) "Love Is..."
- (1996) "Big Brother is Watching You"
- (1996) "Kiss It"
- (1996) "Love is Gone"
- (1997) "He's My Favourite DJ"
- (1998) "Miss You!"
- (2003) "If U Wanna Dance"