| Jaap van Reesema | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema |
| Born | 25 October 1984 Deventer, Netherlands |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Hermes House Band X Factor |
Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema (born in Deventer, Netherlands on 28 October 1984) better known by his first name only Jaap, is a Dutch singer who won the 3rd series of the Dutch X Factor[1] in 2010.
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Jaap van Reesema grew up in Terwolde, a village in the municipality of Voorst, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. He studied law at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. He was also, until recently, leading member of Hermes House Band. In 2009, he participated in the talent contest Carlo & Irene: Life4You.
On May 29, 2010 Jaap won the title for X Factor with 51% of the votes against stiff competition from fellow finalist Maaike Vos who became runner-up. Jaap van Reesema of winning a record deal with Sony BMG and a car. His winning song, a cover of "Don't Stop Believin'" became a #1 hit in the Dutch Singles Chart.
| Preceded by Lisa Hordijk |
X Factor (Netherlands) Winner 2010 |
Succeeded by Rochelle Perts |