| Timo Descamps | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1986 Kontich, Antwerp, Belgium |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Partner | Danny De Jong[1] |
| Website | |
| www.timodescamps.be | |
Timo Descamps (Kontich, 27 May 1986) is a Belgian actor and singer. He is best known for his former roles on the Flemish television shows Spring and Familie. In 2007 he released his first music single "Phonecall" which rose to 36[2] on the Ultratop 50. In January 2010 it was announced that he is co-starring in the film Judas Kiss[3] playing the character of Shane Lyons.
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Timo's TV debut was in 2004, he played the role of Gijs in the Belgian Soap Opera "Familie". Gijs was a problem child in a home of Marc and Mieke. After growing up and leaving the home he returned for the funeral of Marc and Lennart.
From 2005-2008 he played Jo De Klein, the new bass player of the music group in Spring. Jo was also a painter in his spare time and loved strange pets: Mary a tarantula and after its death he has a snake named Picasso.
In 2006, Descamps competed on Steracteur Sterartiest. A Belgium singing competition show. He finished third.
In 2007, he hosted the show Superstar: The Battle on Nickelodeon in Belgium.
In 2009-2010, he played the character Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch series SpangaS.
Timo has worked as an on screen host for Disney Channel Belgium/Netherlands and the Belgian VT4 Network. He's currently hosting on OUT TV.
Timo has voiced the Flemish versions of several films and television series. He spoke leading roles in the following feature films:
Timo's Motion Picture debut will be in the movie Judas Kiss,[3] which is currently in post-production, with a release scheduled for 2011.
In September 2008, Descamps played Dolf Vega in the musical version of Crusade in Jeans.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | John Kraaijkamp Musical Awards | Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical | Nominated | "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans[4] |
| 2009 | VMP - Flemish Musical Awards | Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical | Won | "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans |
| 2010 | Best supporting actor in a musical | Nominated | "Man" in Ganesha [5] | |
| 2011 | Holebipersoonlijkheid | Male Gay Icon (Belgium) | Won | Career |
In 2007 Descamps released his a single called "Phonecall" which rose to number 36[2] on the Ultratop 50.
In 2010 Descamps released his single called "Like It Rough".[6]
In 2011 Descamps released his single called "Tomorrow" .[7]
In 2009 Descamps publicly announced his homosexuality.[1] He is in relationship with Dutch actor Danny De Jong.[1]