Charlotte Vandermeersch

Charlotte Vandermeersch
Vandermeersch in 2015
Born (1983-11-11) 11 November 1983
Oudenaarde, Belgium
Occupations
  • Actress
  • screenwriter
Years active1999–present
PartnerFelix van Groeningen
Children1

Charlotte Vandermeersch (born 11 November 1983)[1] is a Belgian actress and screenwriter.

Early life

Vandermeersch was born in Oudenaarde and grew up in Wannegem, a village in Kruishoutem.[1][2] She has three brothers: Edward, Karel, and Antoon.[3][4][5]

Career

After graduating from high school, Vandermeersch studied drama at the Herman Teirlinck Institute in Antwerp.[6] From 2012 to 2020, she was a member of the theater company Lazarus.[7][8] She later co-wrote and directed the film The Eight Mountains, which won the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[9][10][11] In 2025, she was named Master of the Ostend Film Festival, a title awarded annually to a Flemish film professional.[12][13]

Personal life

Vandermeersch is in a long-term relationship with director Felix van Groeningen.[9][14] They have a son, Rufus.[2]

Filmography

As actress

Vandermeersch and Matthias Schoenaerts during the filming of Loft (2008)

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2007 With Friends Like These Ingrid [15]
2008 Loft Vicky Willems [16]
2009 The Misfortunates Konijn [17]
Turquoise Sarah Peters [15]
2011 Madonna's Pig Bea [17]
2014 Bowling Balls Linda Schools [18]
2016 Belgica Isabelle [19]
Home Bride
The Prime Minister Eva [20]
2018 Catacombe Debbie
2019 Adoration Lorette Batts [15]
2024 Traffic Eva
2026 Let Love In [21]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999 Flikken Esther 1 episode
2005 Kinderen van Dewindt Isabelle 1 episode
2007 Witse Annick 1 episode
2010 Dag & Nacht Nathalie Sanders 12 episodes [22]
2010 Anneliezen
  • Emma van Snick
  • Emilie Verschueren
 2 episodes
2011 De Ronde Liesje 3 episodes [17]
2011 Het goddelijke monster Griet Verbeeck Main role [23]
2011–2012 Red Sonja Red Sonja 8 episodes
2011–2020 What If? Various characters 25 episodes
2012 Zingaburia Princess Axioma 1 episode
2012 Deadline 14/10 Marianne Smidt 8 episodes [24]
2012 Code 37 Isabelle Verleyen 1 episode
2013 Salamander Jenny 5 episodes [23]
2014 Vermist Liesbeth Legaer 2 episodes
2014 Deadline 25/5 Marianne Smidt 8 episodes [25]
2015 De Bunker Valerie 7 episodes
2017–2020 Hetisingewikkeld Charlotte 16 episodes
2020 Amsterdam Vice Edith Lacroix 5 episodes
2020 De Anderhalve Meter Show Various characters 3 episodes [26]
2021 Déjà Vu Eveline 1 episode
2024 Juliet Trix 6 episodes [23]

Other credits

Year Title Director Writer Producer Ref.
2022 The Eight Mountains Yes Yes No [27]
2026 Let Love In No Yes Yes [21]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Cannes Film Festival 2022 Palme d'Or The Eight Mountains Nominated [28]
Jury Prize Won
David di Donatello 2023 Best Director Nominated [29]
Best Adapted Screenplay Won
Ostend Film Festival 2011 Best Actress Turquoise Nominated [30]

References

  1. 1 2 Rybouchkina, Kristina (2 March 2016). "Charlotte Vandermeersch: "Ik heb nu de vrijheid om uitsluitend met mezelf en mijn job bezig te zijn"". De Morgen (in Flemish). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 De Munnynck, Barbara (23 February 2023). "Charlotte Vandermeersch: "Le Otto Montagne is het begin van een nieuwe levensfase"". Elle België (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Van Gils, Lieven (31 January 2025). "Filmfestival Oostende van start: 5 gouden tips van 'Master' Charlotte Vandermeersch". VRT NWS (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Darragas, Paul (17 November 2021). "Broers van actrice Charlotte Vandermeersch richten eigen brouwerij op: "De brug slaan tussen oud en nieuw"". Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  5. ↑ De Wandeleer, Stijn (2 September 2023). "Charlotte Vandermeersch en broer Edward: 'Niemand had me verteld dat onze vader aan de deur was gezet'". De Morgen (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  6. ↑ De Coster, Ronny (28 April 2025). "BernardusTalks met Charlotte Vandermeersch: actrice vertelt in haar middelbare school over haar carrière". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Bellon, Michaël (17 November 2015). "Theater Antigone & Lazarus, deconstructing Woody". Bruzz (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Vandemaele, Kurt (18 September 2015). ""Ja, ik lig weer in de knoop met mezelf"". De Morgen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  9. 1 2 Vivarelli, Nick (12 May 2022). "'The Eight Mountains' Directors Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch Discuss Cannes Competition Title, Debut Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  10. ↑ Shaffer, Marshall (28 April 2023). "Interview: Felix Van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch on The Eight Mountains". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (12 July 2022). "Cannes Winner 'The Eight Mountains' Goes to Sideshow, Janus Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  12. ↑ Cattebeke, Charlotte (14 November 2024). "Actrice Charlotte Vandermeersch kiest 'super natural' als thema voor 17e editie van Filmfestival Oostende". VRT NWS (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Belpaeme, Leen (1 February 2025). "Ze is het gezicht van het Filmfestival, maar actrice Charlotte Vandermeersch (41) heeft al langer band met Oostende: "Ik ga nu nóg vaker naar dit café"". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  14. ↑ Wellens, Roxanne (26 November 2022). "De (on)gezonde gewoontes van actrice Charlotte Vandermeersch. "Ik eet graag. Vroeger gaf me dat veel stress"". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 Bradshaw, Lisa (13 October 2022). "Love and mountains". The Brussels Times. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  16. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (29 July 2010). "Les actrices à l'honneur dans Flanders I". Cineuropa (in French). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 Geysmans, Mieke (7 November 2011). "Charlotte Vandermeersch: "Ik was amper aanwezig bij de opnames van 'Het Varken van Madonna'"". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  18. ↑ Rombouts, Dominick (24 February 2014). "Sterrencast rijdt moto in Vlaamse komedie". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  19. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (4 December 2015). "Felix van Groeningen in competition at Sundance with Belgica". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  20. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (21 January 2016). "Koen De Bouw plays the prime minister for Erik Van Looy". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  21. 1 2 Ntim, Zac (6 October 2025). "Felix Van Groeningen Directing 'Let Love In' Starring Luca Marinelli For Mubi". Deadline. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  22. ↑ Scherpenberg, K (30 April 2009). "Ambiorix ontvangt vtm voor opname 'Dag & Nacht'". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  23. 1 2 3 Bulteel, Zana (14 November 2024). "Charlotte Vandermeersch is de 'master' van 17de editie Filmfestival Oostende: "FFO25 wordt opnieuw een feest van cinema"". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  24. ↑ Kerremans, Inge (17 September 2011). "Charlotte Vandermeersch speelt GvA-journaliste in 'Deadline 14/10'". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  25. ↑ Verlinden, Yolande (24 January 2014). "Deadline 25/5 filmt sleutelscène in Antwerpen". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  26. ↑ Coenegracht, Mark (20 August 2020). "Comedy met Rik Verheye en opvoeden met Pedro Elias: VIER brengt dit najaar 6 nieuwe programma's". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  27. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (15 June 2021). "Felix Van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersh's 'The Eight Mountains' to Sell at Virtual Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  28. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (12 July 2022). "Cannes Jury Prize Winner 'The Eight Mountains' Acquired by Sideshow and Janus For U.S." Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  29. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (11 May 2023). "'The Eight Mountains', 'Exterior Night' Take Top Honors At Italy's David di Donatello Awards – Full Nominees and Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  30. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (17 August 2011). "Oxygen and Bullhead lead Flanders Film Awards nominations". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
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