Chantal Janzen was born on February 15th in the southern region of the Netherlands, specifically in the town of Tegelen, within the province of Limburg. After completing her HAVO education in Tegelen, she pursued a study in jazz theatre and show musical dance at the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Amsterdam. As she honed her skills, she grew into a multifaceted performer, mastering various dance styles such as modern dance, jazz dance, acting, tap, and musical show.
To gain valuable experience, she danced with the group Jazzcool during her college years. Her dream of one day shining in a larger musical production drew closer as she secured an internship with Joop van den Ende Theaterproducties, the largest production team in the Netherlands. This opportunity led to her being cast as Lorraine Flemming in the musical 42nd Street, marking the birth of a musical star.
Since that pivotal role, her career has experienced a meteoric rise. In 2002, she took on the leading role of Stefanie in Saturday Night Fever, and in 2004, she added two more credits to her resume: Kunt U Mij De Weg Naar Hamelen Vertellen, Meneer and Crazy For You. Following these musicals, she solidified her status as the "IT girl" in the Netherlands, starring in the lead roles of the biggest musicals, including Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan.
Although musicals remain her first love, she has increasingly delved into acting. After making appearances in small guest roles on Dutch television shows, she landed her first film role in Full Moon Party (2002). This initial foray into film led to her being recognized in the area of expertise, and she went on to play parts in movies such as Fighting Fish (2004) and De dominee (2004). Her international career took off when she secured a small role in the American movie Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005).
In addition to her acting and film careers, Chantal has launched a third career as a presenter. She has hosted the Staatsloterijshow Live and the third season of Idols (Dutch American Idol),alongside Martijn Krabbe.
