Jelle Florizoone

Jelle Florizoone
Born (1995-09-22) 22 September 1995
Years active2010–present
PartnerAmir Famhy (2016–present)[1]
Websitejelleflorizoone.com

Jelle Florizoone (born 22 September 1995) is a Belgian actor and dancer. He is best known for his roles as Pim in the film North Sea Texas (2011) and Rick in the children's series ROX (2011–2015).

Early life and education

Florizoone was born in the coastal town of Ostend. He became a fan of all things performing arts at a young age, and his mother enrolled him in local ballet classes. It was then suggested he audition for the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, where he would attend as a boarding student. He went on to study Musical Theatre at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, but withdrew two years into the course to make time for ROX.[2]

Career

In 2011, Florizoone starred as the main character of Pim in the Flemish drama film North Sea Texas. The film follows the story of Pim, a boy living with his reckless mother, who falls in love with his male best friend, Gino. Later, he starred in the children's superhero drama ROX (2011–2015), which revolves around three young heroes with exceptional talents and an exceptional car called ROX.

Florizoone has also appeared in the TV show Mega Mindy, and in the movies Allez, Eddy and Marina. In September 2015 he was first seen as Guido Van Den Bossche, a main role in VTM's soap opera Familie, being the fourth actor in a row performing this character. After some months he decided to quit the soap after the season's finale in June 2016. He was succeeded by Vincent Banic.

Personal life

He is openly gay.[1] He has worked part-time as a flight attendant.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 North Sea Texas Pim [3]
2012 Allez, Eddy Albrecht
2012 Corps perdu Miller Short film
2013 Marina Ward [4]
2014 Kleine verhalen in een groote oorlog Isidore Paukens Short film
2014 Stoorzender Jonah Short film
2015 Mega Mindy Vs. Rox Rick
2016 Written Images Steven
2017 Koudwatervrees Lander Short film
TBA Kartonnen Dozen TBA Upcoming film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Mega Mindy Alien Season 5, episode 3: "Bezoek uit de cosmos"
2011–2015 ROX Rick Main role (57 episodes)
2013 Aspe Michiel Demedts Season 9, episode 7: "Au pair"
2015–2016 Familie Guido van den Bossche Main role
2015 Een Nieuw Leven Guido Van den Bossche Miniseries (17 episodes)
2015 Rox: Falen is geen optie Rick Miniseries (5 episodes)
2018 Kosmoo Tijs Season 3, episode 5: "Revolution War"
2019 Find Me in Paris Owen Season 2 (3 episodes)
2019 Thuis Daan de Loore Season 24–25 (12 episodes)
2022 De Kotmadam Pieter-Jan Season 24, episode 1: "Jeugdvlam"
2024 Onder Vuur Lastige gast 2 Season 3, episode 8: "Afscheid"

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2011–2015 De Grote Sinterklaasshow Rick Sportpaleis, Antwerp (annual holiday show)
2015 Superhero Days
The Hired Man Ensemble

References

  1. 1 2 "BELGIAN TV STAR REVEALS HE'S 'FINALLY HAPPY' AS HE OPENS UP ABOUT NEW BOYFRIEND". Attitude. 10 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Meet Jelle Florizoone - Actor". Shout Out. 8 September 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  3. ↑ Stéphanie Grofils (2011-03-16). "La force de la nature et du silence". Lalibre.be. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
  4. ↑ "Stijn Coninx stelt cast voor van nieuwe film Marina". Sterrennieuws.be. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.