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Lyne Renée, born Line Van Wambeke on May 17, 1979, is a talented Belgian actress. She is also an artist, a model, and a singer.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lyne Renée was born in Velzeke, a town in Zottegem, Belgium. She studied acting at the Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp. After finishing her studies, she performed in plays at Belgian theaters from 2003 to 2005.

Her first TV role was in the Belgian series Kinderen van Dewindt. She also appeared in the Dutch movie Ober.

Moving to New Places and New Roles

In 2006, Lyne Renée moved to Los Angeles, USA. There, she acted in the movies Love At First Kill (2008) and The Hessen Conspiracy (2009).

Later, in 2011, she moved to London, England. She continued her stage career there in a play called The River Line.

Big TV Roles

In 2013, Lyne Renée got a major role in the TV series Strike Back. She played Rebecca Levi, a special agent. She also appeared in another TV series called Parade's End.

In 2016, she had a recurring role in the ABC series Of Kings and Prophets. She also appeared in the miniseries Madoff and the thriller movie Split.

In 2017, she was in the second season of the PBS series Mercy Street. She also appeared in the movie The Hippopotamus.

Motherland: Fort Salem and Gossip Girl

In 2020, Lyne Renée joined the cast of the Freeform series Motherland: Fort Salem. She played General Sarah Alder, a very important character. She became a main cast member in the second season.

In 2021, she appeared in the Gossip Girl reboot on HBO. She played Helena Bergmann for two seasons.

Other Talents

Besides acting, Lyne Renée is also a successful model. She has worked for famous fashion designers like Diana Broussard and Diane von Fürstenberg.

In her free time, she enjoys singing. She even sang on the soundtrack for Motherland: Fort Salem. She also loves painting and helps create murals for homes in New York City.

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