Ann Van Elsen facts for kids
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Ann Van Elsen
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Ann Van Elsen at Knokke Heist library, Belgium in 2006
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Ann Van Elsen (born December 27, 1979) is a Belgian TV host and model. She also won the title of Miss Belgium in 2002.
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Ann Van Elsen's Life
Early Life and Education
Ann Van Elsen was born in Mol, Belgium. After finishing her marketing studies, she earned a higher degree in business in 2006. She took her time with her studies so she could also work professionally.
From Modeling to Miss Belgium
Ann's first time on a magazine cover was quite unusual. The magazine asked readers to send in photos, and Ann's picture was chosen for the cover! This exciting start encouraged her to join beauty pageants like Miss Antwerp and Miss Belgium.
In 2002, Ann won both the Miss Antwerp and Miss Belgium contests. These wins meant she could enter the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions.
However, Ann chose not to take part in the Miss World competition held in Nigeria in 2002. She joined other contestants in protesting against a legal decision made in Nigeria at that time, showing her support for fairness.
Her Work in TV and Radio
On Television
Ann Van Elsen has hosted many shows on Belgian TV channels like TV1 and VT4. Some of these shows include Mediamadammen (starting in 2002), Huizenjacht, Onder Hoogspanning, De Brandkast (2005), Supertalent in Vlaanderen (2007), and Summerdate. In 2005, she signed a special contract with VT4. There, she announced upcoming shows and hosted other TV programs.
In 2006, Ann presented an award to a football player named Désiré Mbonabucya. This was for a penalty kick competition on the TV1 sports show Studio 1 op zondag. During the event, she even showed off some of her own football skills!
For two years, Ann was a regular on the TV1 music show Het Swingpaleis, where she was a team captain. In 2013, she also hosted the TV show Singles on the channel Vijf.
On the Radio
In January 2008, Ann Van Elsen started working for Radio Donna on the Sunday Match program. She hosted the show from 8 PM to 11 PM. When Radio Donna changed its name to MNM in 2009, she hosted The Ann & Dave Show with Dave Peters. In early 2012, she also hosted the Monday morning show MNM Request. Since 2010, she continues to host different programs on MNM, especially during the summer.
Personal Details
Ann Van Elsen was married to Belgian football player Gunter Van Handenhoven. Gunter is the brother of singer Sandrine Van Handenhoven.
See Also
In Spanish: Ann Van Elsen para niños
