Karen Damen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karen Damen
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| Birth name | Karen Franciska Maria Louisa Damen |
| Born | 28 October 1974 Wilrijk, Belgium |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Associated acts | K3 |
Karen Franciska Maria Louisa Damen is a famous Belgian singer, actress, and TV host. She was born on 28 October 1974. Karen is best known for being one of the original members of the super popular girl group K3. She has also starred in movies and hosted many TV shows.
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Karen Damen's Amazing Career
Karen Damen has had a very busy and exciting career in entertainment. She started as a singer and then became a well-known actress and TV personality.
Her Music Journey
Karen's music journey began in 1998 when she became part of the girl group K3. K3 quickly became super famous in Belgium and the Netherlands. They released many hit albums that kids and families loved. Some of their popular albums include Parels, Alle Kleuren, and MaMaSé!.
After many years with K3, Karen also released her own solo album in 2018 called Een Ander Spoor.
Acting and TV Roles
Karen Damen is not just a singer; she's also a talented actress and TV host! She has appeared in many movies and television shows.
Movies and Films
Karen has starred in several films, often playing herself as part of K3.
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | K3 en het Magische Medaillon | Karen | First K3 movie, she played a main role. |
| 2006 | K3 en het Ijsprinsesje | Main role in this K3 adventure. | |
| Piet Piraat en het Vliegende Schip | The Red Flesh-eating Plant | She only did the voice for this character. | |
| 2007 | K3 en de Kattenprins | Karen | Main role in another K3 movie. |
| 2011 | Alice in Wonderland (musical on DVD) | Played Karen in this musical. | |
| 2012 | K3 Bengeltjes | Main role in this K3 film. | |
| 2013 | K3 Dierenhotel | Main role in the K3 animal hotel movie. | |
| 2013 | Finding Dory | Destiny | She was the Belgian Dutch voice for the character Destiny. |
TV Shows and Series
Karen has been on many TV shows, from children's programs to talent shows.
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Samson & Gert, episode K3 op bezoek | Herself | Special guest in this popular children's show. |
| 2002 | Samson & Gert, episode K3 komt niet | Another guest appearance. | |
| 2003–2013 | De Wereld van K3 | She hosted this children's talk show. | |
| 2005 | FC De Kampioenen, episode Het lied | A short appearance in this sitcom. | |
| 2006–2007 | Het Huis Anubis | Esther Verlinden | A recurring role in this children's mystery show. |
| 2009 | De Pfaffs | Herself | Guest on this reality series. |
| 2009 | K2 Zoekt K3 | She was a judge helping to find new K3 members. | |
| 2010 | De Pfaffs | Another guest appearance. | |
| 2010–2012 | Hallo K3! | Karen | Main role in this children's sitcom. |
| 2012–2015 | Belgium's Got Talent | Herself | She was a judge on this talent show. |
| 2015 | K3 Zoekt K3 | Again, a judge helping to find new K3 members. | |
| 2015 | Karen en De Coster | Co-host of this talk show. | |
| 2015 | Perfect | She hosted and was the subject of this reality series. | |
| 2015 | Lolirock | Auriana | She did the Dutch voice-over for this animated series. |
| 2016 | Glammertime | Herself | Host of this show business magazine. |
| 2016 | Nieuwe Buren | Subject of this reality series. | |
| 2017 | Camping Karen en James | Host and subject of this reality series. | |
| 2017 | Perfect | ||
| 2018 | Karen maakt een plaat | Subject of this reality series about making her album. | |
| 2019– | Familie | Vanessa Mariën | A recurring role in this soap opera. |
| 2020 | #LikeMe | Saskia Vleugels | A recurring role in this children's drama. |
| 2020– | The Voice Senior | Herself | She is a judge on this singing talent show for older contestants. |
| 2020– | The Masked Singer | She is a judge on this celebrity singing show. | |
