Timo Descamps
Encyclopedia
Timo Descamps is a Belgian
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 on the Ultratop 50
. In January 2010 it was announced that he is co-starring in the film Judas Kiss playing the character of Shane Lyons.
From 2005-2008 he played Jo De Klein, the new bass player of the 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 2009-2010, he played the character Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch
series SpangaS.
Timo has worked as an on screen host for Disney Channel Belgium/Netherlands and the Belgian VT4 Network. He's currently hosting on OUT TV.
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In 2010 Descamps released his single called "Like It Rough".
. He is in relationship with Dutch actor Danny De Jong
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Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
actor and singer. He is best known for his former roles on the Flemish television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
shows Spring
Spring (television soap)
Spring was a Flemish television soap made by Studio 100 for children's channel Ketnet. Six seasons were taped between 2002 and 2007 during the summer period.-Season 1:...
and Familie. In 2007 he released his first music single "Phonecall" which rose to 36 on the Ultratop 50
Ultratop 50
Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995...
. In January 2010 it was announced that he is co-starring in the film Judas Kiss playing the character of Shane Lyons.
Television
Timo's TV debut was in 2004, he played the role of Gijs in the Belgian Soap Opera "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 new bass player of the music group in Spring
Spring (television soap)
Spring was a Flemish television soap made by Studio 100 for children's channel Ketnet. Six seasons were taped between 2002 and 2007 during the summer period.-Season 1:...
. 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
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
in Belgium.
In 2009-2010, he played the character Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch
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...
series SpangaS.
Timo has worked as an on screen host for Disney Channel Belgium/Netherlands and the Belgian VT4 Network. He's currently hosting on OUT TV.
Voice Acting
Timo has voiced the Flemish versions of several films and television series. He spoke leading roles in the following feature films:- 2005 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Andrew Adamson and based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first published and second chronological novel in C. S. Lewis's children's epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of...
- Peter Pevensie - 2006 - Happy FeetHappy FeetHappy Feet is a 2006 American-Australian computer-animated family film with music, directed and co-written by George Miller. It was produced at Sydney-based visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic for Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions and was released...
- Mumble - 2007 - Surf's UpSurf's Up (film)Surf's Up is a 2007 American computer-animated mockumentary family comedy film directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck. It stars the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel and Jon Heder among others....
- Cody Maverick - 2008 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a 2008 epic fantasy film based on Prince Caspian, the second published, fourth chronological novel in C. S. Lewis's epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. It is the second in The Chronicles of Narnia film series from Walden Media, following The...
- Peter Pevensie - 2010 - How to Train Your DragonHow to Train Your Dragon (film)How to Train Your Dragon is a 2010 3D computer-animated action fantasy film by DreamWorks Animation loosely based on the 2003 book of the same name. The film stars the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, and Christopher...
- Hiccup - 2010 - Toy Story 3Toy Story 3Toy Story 3 is a 2010 American 3D computer-animated comedy-adventure film, and the third installment in the Toy Story series. It was produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Lee Unkrich. The film was released worldwide from June through October in Disney Digital...
- Andy - 2011 - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader" - Peter Pevensie
Film Acting
Timo's Motion Picture debut will be in the movie Judas Kiss, 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 JeansCrusade in Jeans
Crusade in Jeans is a children's novel written by Thea Beckman. It contains a fictional account of the children's crusade of 1212, as witnessed by Rudolf Hefting, a boy from the 20th century. The original Dutch title is Kruistocht in spijkerbroek...
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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 Crusade in Jeans Crusade in Jeans is a children's novel written by Thea Beckman. It contains a fictional account of the children's crusade of 1212, as witnessed by Rudolf Hefting, a boy from the 20th century. The original Dutch title is Kruistocht in spijkerbroek... |
| 2009 | VMP - Flemish Musical Awards | Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical | Won | "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans Crusade in Jeans Crusade in Jeans is a children's novel written by Thea Beckman. It contains a fictional account of the children's crusade of 1212, as witnessed by Rudolf Hefting, a boy from the 20th century. The original Dutch title is Kruistocht in spijkerbroek... |
| 2010 | Best supporting actor in a musical | Nominated | "Man" in Ganesha Ganesha Ganesha , also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati , Vinayaka , and Pillaiyar , is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations... |
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| 2011 | Holebipersoonlijkheid | Male Gay Icon (Belgium) | Won | Career |
Discography
In 2007 Descamps released his a single called "Phonecall" which rose to number 36 on the Ultratop 50Ultratop 50
Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995...
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In 2010 Descamps released his single called "Like It Rough".
Private Life
In 2009 Descamps publicly announced his homosexualityHomosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
. He is in relationship with Dutch actor Danny De Jong
Danny De Jong
Daniel "Danny" De Jong is a Dutch actor. A student at the Fontys Academy of Drama, he's best known for his roles on Dutch TV shows Spangas and the stage adaptation of Peter Pan, as well as numerous musicals, including Everhard in Crusade in Jeans. Danny is also the boyfriend of Belgian actor Timo...
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External links
- Official Website
- IMDb profile
- Judas Kiss Official Website