Thomas Berge

Thomas Berge

Berge performing at Het Feest van Sinterklaas
Background information
Birth name Chiel Thomas Ottink
Born 25 January 1990
Origin Enschede, The Netherlands
Years active 2003–present
Website www.thomasberge.nl

Thomas Berge, pseudonym of Chiel Ottink (born 25 January 1990) is a Dutch singer.

Biography

Thomas Berge was born in Enschede. He released his first single at the age of twelve. The album, Mijn Luchtballon, sold 800,000 promotional copies and was distributed by Neckermann. His stage name was chosen with the German music market in mind.[1] In 2005 he was awarded the Zilveren Harp, the most prestigious award for promising new talent given in The Netherlands.

In October 2007 he recorded, along with fellow Dutch singer Tess, the Dutch version of the song "You Are The Music in Me 'from High School Musical 2, called "De Stem van Mijn Hart".

He has made a number of television appearances throughout his career. Most notably, he stars in his own reality show, broadcast since 11 January 2008, on Dutch television station Nederland 1.

He released his first single to enter the Dutch top 10, Zonder Jou in 2008. Zonder Jou was followed shortly by Ieder Moment which peaked at number 4 on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart and Kon Ik Maar even bij je Zijn which was Thomas' first number one single in The Netherlands.

Personal life

Thomas Berge lives in Losser. It was announced at RTL Boulevard that Thomas Berge was sent to a rehabilitation clinic for his alcohol and drugs use. He had spoken freely about his own problem. After having had other relationships, he has a relationship with his five years older actress Myrthe Mylius from the famous Dutch series Nederlandse Hollywood Vrouwen. In June 2013 May they received their first child.

[2] [3] [4] [5]

Discography

Albums

Album Year Peak position
NED
Album Top 100
Thomas Berge2003 41
Als jij lacht2004 20
Kerst met Thomas Berge2005
Geloof in je dromen2006 32
Compleet2007 41
Kon ik maar even bij je zijn2009 10
12212011 8
Compilation albums
Album Year Peak position
NED
Album Top 100
De mooiste2005 37
Live albums
Album Year Peak position
NED
Album Top 100
Live in de HMH2008 46

Singles

Single Year Peak position
NED
Single Top 100
Mijn luchtballon2003 24
Als jij alles kon overdoen2003 34
Een glimlach2004 36
Als jij lacht2005 46
Ik zie mijn leven als een melodie2005 26
De mooiste2005 45
Als een mooie droom2005 54
Jantjes gitaar
(with Johnny Hoes) 		2005 68
Val aan2006 68
Bellen2006 68
Jij bent mijn leven2006 68
Heel even2007 71
De wereld ben jij
Soundtrack to Zoop in Zuid-Amerika		2007 35
De stem van mijn hart
(with Tess /
Soundtrack High School Musical 2		2007 45
Niet meer en niet minder2008 48
Zonder jou2008 10
Ieder moment2009 4
Kon ik maar even bij je zijn2009 1

References

  1. ↑ WieWatWaar; Chiel Ottink, de Volkskrant, February 6, 2003
  2. ↑ http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=81049
  3. ↑ http://www.nu.nl/achterklap/2323354/thomas-berge-zat-in-afkickkliniek.html
  4. ↑ http://www.nu.nl/achterklap/2324195/thomas-berge-bedankt-fans-steun.html
  5. ↑ http://www.primeurjagers.nl/d6155_IN_AFKICKKLINIEK!_Thomas_Berge:_drugs_en_drankprobleem!.html