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Karen Damen
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Background information
Birth name Karen Franciska Maria Louisa Damen
Born (1974-10-28) 28 October 1974 (age 50)
Wilrijk, Belgium
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actress
  • host
  • musical actress
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1998–present
Labels
Associated acts K3

Karen Franciska Maria Louisa Damen, born on October 28, 1974, is a well-known Belgian singer, actress, and TV host. She became very famous as one of the original members of the popular girl group K3. Karen has also appeared in several movies and hosted many television shows.

Karen Damen's Music Career

Karen Damen is best known for her time in the music group K3. K3 was a very successful pop group that started in 1998. They released many albums and had lots of hit songs.

K3 Albums

As a member of K3, Karen helped create many popular albums. These albums were loved by children and families across Belgium and the Netherlands.

  • Parels (1999)
  • Alle Kleuren (2000)
  • Tele Romeo (2001)
  • Verliefd (2002)
  • Oya Lele (2003)
  • De Wereld Rond (2004)
  • Kuma He (2005)
  • Ya Ya Yipee (2006)
  • Kusjes (2007)
  • MaMaSé! (2009)
  • Alice in wonderland (2011)
  • Engeltjes (2012)
  • Loko le (2013)

Solo Music

After her time with K3, Karen also started a solo music career. She released her own album in 2018.

  • Een Ander Spoor (2018)

Karen Damen in Movies and TV Shows

Besides singing, Karen Damen has also had a busy career in acting and hosting. She has been in movies and many different TV programs.

Movies

Karen played herself, Karen from K3, in several movies. These films often featured the adventures of the K3 group.

Film Appearances
Year Film Title Role Notes
2004 K3 en het Magische Medaillon Karen Main role in the first K3 movie.
2006 K3 en het Ijsprinsesje Main role.
Piet Piraat en het Vliegende Schip The Red Flesh-eating Plant Voice role only.
2007 K3 en de Kattenprins Karen Main role.
2011 Alice in Wonderland (musical on DVD) Main role.
2012 K3 Bengeltjes Main role.
2013 K3 Dierenhotel Main role.
2013 Finding Dory Destiny Voice role for the Belgian Dutch version.

Television Shows

Karen has been a host, judge, and actress in many TV shows. She has appeared in children's programs and reality series.

Television Appearances
Year Show Title Role Notes
2000 Samson & Gert, episode K3 op bezoek Herself Guest star in a children's show.
2002 Samson & Gert, episode K3 komt niet Guest star.
2003–2013 De Wereld van K3 Herself Host of a children's talk show.
2005 FC De Kampioenen, episode Het lied Herself Small appearance in a sitcom.
2006–2007 Het Huis Anubis Esther Verlinden Played a recurring character in a children's soap opera.
2009 De Pfaffs Herself Guest on a reality series.
2009 K2 Zoekt K3 Herself Judge and coach in a talent show.
2010 De Pfaffs Herself Guest on a reality series.
2010–2012 Hallo K3! Karen Main role in a children's sitcom.
2012–2015 Belgium's Got Talent Herself Judge in a talent show.
2015 K3 Zoekt K3 Herself Judge and coach in a talent show.
2015 Karen en De Coster Herself Co-host of a talk show.
2015 Perfect Herself Host and subject of a reality series.
2015 Lolirock Auriana Dutch voice-over for an animated series.
2016 Glammertime Herself Host of a show business magazine.
2016 Nieuwe Buren Herself Subject of a reality series.
2017 Camping Karen en James Herself Host and subject of a reality series.
2017 Perfect Herself Host and subject of a reality series.
2018 Karen maakt een plaat Herself Subject of a reality series.
2019– Familie Vanessa Mariën Recurring role in a soap opera.
2020 #LikeMe Saskia Vleugels Recurring role in a children's drama.
2020– The Voice Senior Herself Judge in a talent show for older singers.
2020– The Masked Singer Herself Judge in a celebrity talent show.
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