Marly van der Velden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marly van der Velden
Born	Marly van der Velden (1988-01-06) January 6, 1988 (age 37) Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present
Known for	Goede tijden, slechte tijden as Nina Sanders
Children	3

Marly van der Velden (born January 6, 1988) is a Dutch actress and fashion designer from the city of Delft. She is most famous for her role as Nina Sanders in the popular Dutch TV show Goede tijden, slechte tijden.

Acting Career and Early Life

From a young age, Marly van der Velden loved to dance. When she was 15, she even competed in the Dutch championships for Latin dancing.

Her acting career took off in 2005 when she joined the cast of Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (which means "Good Times, Bad Times" in English). On the show, she plays Nina Sanders, a character who is very interested in fashion. This is a passion Marly shares in her own life.

Fashion and Business Projects

Besides acting, Marly is also a successful fashion designer. She works with her friend and fellow actress, Gigi Ravelli, on several creative projects.

Jewelry and Clothing Lines

Marly and Gigi started a jewelry line called 'Kuise Meisjes'. Their designs became very popular in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

They also launched a clothing brand called Label 13. As part of their business, they sell special bags made by mothers in India who need financial support. The money earned from these bags goes to a charity called the Tiny Miracle Foundation, which helps families in need.

Helping Others and Writing

Marly has used her fame to help people. After overcoming a serious health challenge, she became an ambassador for Human Concern. This is a foundation that supports people who are struggling with eating disorders.

For a few months, Marly also wrote a weekly column for Hitkrant, a popular teen magazine in the Netherlands. She wrote these articles with her former co-star, Liza Sips, sharing stories about what happened in their lives each week.

In 2012, Marly did voice-over work for the Dutch version of the animated movie The Lorax, where she was the voice of the character Audrey.

Film and Television Roles

Here is a list of some of Marly van der Velden's roles in movies and TV shows.

Film

Television