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Hilda van der Meulen's early life was marked by a carefree upbringing in Friesland, the northernmost province of the Netherlands. As a passionate equestrian, she competed at the national level, but it was a surprise entry into the Miss Holland Beauty Pageant that catapulted her to fame. Winning the competition, she went on to represent the Netherlands in the prestigious Miss World pageant held in Sun City, South Africa.
Following her Miss Holland obligations, Hilda discovered a new world of opportunities. Her modeling and acting career took her to London and subsequently to Los Angeles, where she spent several years. She was accepted into the renowned Beverly Hills Playhouse Acting School, where she honed her craft as a working film and television actress. Moreover, she received tutelage in various aspects of filmmaking, including screenwriting, character development, and adapting scripts for the big screen.
From there, Hilda established her own production company, focusing on the creative and development aspects of the film industry. Her extensive network of connections with high-profile Hollywood producers, distributors, international investors, and film financiers enabled her to shuttle between Europe and the United States.
After over a decade of working on various projects, both in front of and behind the camera, Hilda returned to her roots in Friesland, where she could focus on creating films and entertainment in her native country. Her unique blend of "Hollywood" experience, versatility, and creative outlook has enabled her to bring a global perspective to her work.
As the creative producer of Farmhouse, Hilda van der Meulen was responsible for overseeing the entire process of creating a film or television series. This involved conceptualizing original ideas, translating them into commercially viable concepts, guiding scriptwriting, and attracting the right talent to bring the project to life.
