Stan Van Samang (born 19 March 1979 in Wijgmaal, Leuven) is a Belgian actor and singer.
Career
He played the role of 'Kevin' in one of Flanders' famous soaps called Wittekerke. Van Samang appeared in other Flemish TV series such as Flikken and Rupel, and in the Belgian movies Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (Hans Herbots, 2007) and Vermist (Jan Verheyen, 2007).
In 2006, he was discovered as a music talent during the national TV shows Steracteur Sterartiest (VRT), a show in which actors sang for charity. The winner of the shows earned money for that charity.
Stan Van Samang won and got a record deal a few weeks later. On 7 March 2007 he made a record deal with EMI Group. He released his debut album Welcome Home on 23 November 2007. The album is produced by Eric Melaerts (Clouseau, Soulsister). The hit single "Scars" reached No. 1 for 5 weeks in the national Ultratop 50. The single was awarded a gold record.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Featured in
Filmography
Flikken (2003) TV series
Sedes & Belli (2003, 1st episode) TV series
Rupel (2004, 1st episode) TV series
Buitenspel (2005) English title: Gilles (movie) Windkracht 10: Koksijde Rescue (2006) English: Stormforce (film) Wittekerke (2003–2007) TV soap Vermist (2007) (movie) Vermist (2008–present) TV series Zuidflank (2013) TV series Zie mij graag (2016) TV series Thuis (2021) TV series
Dubbing roles
Animated films
Ratatouille - Linguini (2007)
Awards and nominations
Awards
TOTZ-trofee (2007, VTM) Award for best performer (2007, Radio 2 Zomerhit) Spetter of the year (2007, Ketnet)
Nominations
TMF Awards
Award for best up-coming artist (2007) Award for best pop artist (2007) Award for best male artist (2007)