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Astrid Coppens
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Astrid Coppens in December 2011
Born
Astrid Maria Maurice Nuyens

(1983-01-25) 25 January 1983 (age 42)
Merksem, Flanders, Belgium
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
  • model
Years active 1989–present
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Television Astrid in Wonderland
Vlaamse Hollywood Vrouwen
Spouse(s) Bram Coppens
Children 2 daughters Billie-Ray and Joey-Lee

Astrid Coppens, born on January 25, 1983, is a talented Flemish Belgian singer, songwriter, and model. She is well-known for her music, her work as a model, and for starring in her own reality TV shows.

Astrid Coppens' Career

Astrid Coppens has had an exciting career in music, modeling, and television. Let's explore her journey!

Music Journey

Astrid started playing the classical violin at a very young age, in 1987, when she was just four years old. She performed on many television shows and concert stages until 1998.

In 2008, Astrid began her singing career. She released a song called "You Know I Would," which she helped write and compose. This song was even included in the soundtrack of the movie The Pool Boys. Astrid's first album as a singer, named 'Taking Over', came out in 2009.

Modeling Career

Astrid also became a successful model. She signed with well-known modeling agencies like Dominique Models in Belgium and Next Models USA.

Reality TV Star

In 2011, Astrid started her own reality show called Astrid in Wonderland. This show was very popular and aired for five seasons. It first appeared on September 2, 2011, on the channel VijfTV. In 2012, Astrid in Wonderland also began showing in the Netherlands on the channel NET 5.

Later, in 2016, Astrid began filming a new TV series simply called "Astrid." This show started airing on VijfTV in February 2017.

Film and Television Appearances

Astrid Coppens has appeared in several films and television shows. This list shows her acting roles.

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Astrid at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Film Roles

  • 2017: Verborgen Verlangen where she played Louise Elsschot
  • 2016: Broken Vows where she played Justine
  • 2014: The Loft where she appeared as an Uninterested Girl
  • 2012: The Bold and the Beautiful as Marie (in Episode #6.312)
  • 2011: The Pool Boys as a Bachelorette Party Guest (her role was not credited)

Television Shows

  • 2016–2017: Astrid
  • 2011–2013: Astrid in Wonderland
  • 2011: Me Time
  • 2011: Nederlandse Hollywood Vrouwen
  • 2010: Vlaamse Hollywood Vrouwen

Fashion and Beauty Ventures

Astrid has also made a name for herself in the fashion and beauty world.

In May 2012, she launched her very own clothing and shoe line. It was incredibly popular, with the entire collection selling out in less than two hours!

In June 2012, Astrid also released her own fragrance, which she named Astrid in Wonderland. A few months later, in October 2012, she launched her own nail polish with OPI Products. This made her the first European celebrity to have a special OPI line.

In September 2013, she became the creative director of her own clothing line called Astrid Black Label. This line is sold in eighty stores across Belgium at the fashion chain ZEB.

Astrid's Personal Life

Astrid Coppens is married and has two daughters.

She married director Bram Coppens on December 6, 2016. Their wedding took place on the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos. Before this, she was married to John Bryan.

Astrid gave birth to her first daughter, Billie-Ray, in Belgium on June 28, 2019. Her second daughter, Joey-Lee, was born on October 24, 2022.

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