Nicolette van Dam Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Brother, Movies, TV Shows, Controversy

Nicolette van Dam is a Dutch actress, television presenter and model whose breakout came when she played the role of Bionda in the youth series ZOOP.

After being discovered as a model, she transitioned into acting and presenting; her performance in the ZOOP films—such as Zoop in Afrika and Zoop in India—helped her gain widespread recognition in the Netherlands.

She is also known for hosting television shows and for roles in series like Voetbalvrouwen, all of which have contributed to her public profile as a versatile entertainer.

Profile

• Full name: Nicolette Helena Elizabeth van Dam
• Date of birth: 14 August 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch
• Profession: Actress, television presenter, model
• Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Blonde
• Parents: Father: René van Dam; Mother: Karin van Dam
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Bas Smit (married since 2017)
• Children: Lola-Lily Smit; Kiki-Kate Smit
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: White/Dutch ethnicity
• Net worth: €6 million

Early Life and Education

Nicolette van Dam is now 41 years old; she was born on 14 August 1984 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Her father is René van Dam and her mother is Karin van Dam.

She has at least one brother; the family has been involved in hospitality business (Brasserie van Dam) which she and her brother later took over from her parents.

She attended the Keizer Karel College in Amstelveen, where she completed havo (senior general secondary education) at age 18.

After that she enrolled in HBO (higher professional education) in communication and marketing but did not complete the study, choosing to focus on modeling and media work instead.

Personal Life

Nicolette van Dam has been in a relationship with Bas Smit since 2007; they were engaged and later married in 2017.

She and Bas Smit have two daughters: the elder, Lola-Lily Smit, born in February 2012, and the younger, Kiki-Kate Smit, born in August 2014.

Career

Early in her career, Nicolette van Dam worked as a model and appeared in various music videos.

Her first major acting role was as Bionda (full name Bionda Kroonenberg) in the series ZOOP which aired on Dutch Nickelodeon.

She continued that role in three films derived from the series: Zoop in Afrika (2005), Zoop in India (2006), and Zoop in Zuid-Amerika (2007).

In addition, she made a cameo in the international film Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo in 2005, played roles in Dutch films such as Plop in de Stad, and acted in TV series such as Van Speijk and Voetbalvrouwen. She also worked extensively as a television presenter.

Among the shows she hosted are Pimp My Room, Jetix Max (Sunday children’s show), De Bloemenstal, Ik wed dat ik het kan, Help, ons kind is te dik, RTL Woonmagazine, The Next Boy/Girl Band, and others.

She has done voice-over/dubbing work, including for Ice Age: The Meltdown and other animated films.

Awards

• 2006 Golden Calf – Best Actress (Beste Actrice) nomination for her role in Zoop in India
• Fabulous Mama of the Year Award 2020

Net Worth

Nicolette van Dam’s estimated net worth is about €6 million. She accumulated it through her work in acting, television presenting, modeling, endorsement work, and business (including the family restaurant / brasserie enterprise).

Controversy

In June 2014 Nicolette van Dam caused public controversy when she posted a photoshopped image on Twitter during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, depicting Colombian players James Rodríguez and Radamel Falcao appearing to snort vanishing foam with the caption “Colombian wall,” implying cocaine use.

That sparked backlash from Colombia; the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs demanded explanatory responses. She later apologized and resigned her post as UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nicolettevandam1
• Twitter/X: @NicoletteVanDam

Filmography

• ZOOP in Afrika (2005)
• Zoop in India (2006)
• Zoop in Zuid-Amerika (2007)
• Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)
• Plop in de Stad (2006)
• Voetbalvrouwen (2007-2009)
• Van Speijk (guest roles)
• Jetix Max (as host)
• Pimp My Room (as host)

Discography

• Jadoo Jadoo (from Zoop in India)