Marijke Pinoy is a renowned Belgian actress, known for her extensive work in theatre and film. After graduating from the Gent Conservatory, she was awarded the 'First Prize for Dramatic Arts' and went on to participate in international workshops to broaden her experiences.
As a theatre actress, Marijke has performed in productions by various companies, including Arca, De Korrekelder, De Werf, NTG, Theater Malpertuis, Reizend Volkstheater, Pantarei, TV Ceremonia, and Theater Zuidpool. She has also worked as a director and was awarded the Velinx Audience Award for Bouche B in 2000.
Apart from her work on stage, Marijke has also had a successful career in film, working with renowned Belgian directors such as Stijn Coninx, Frank Van Passel, Jan Matthys, Geoffrey Enthoven, Nic Balthazar, and Dimitri Karakatsanis. Her film credits include Het gezin van Paemel (1986),Dezevende hemel (1993),Man van Staal (1999),Buitenspel (2005),Eenander zijn geluk (2005),Vidange Perdue (2006),Ben X (2007),Small Gods (2008),Of Cats & Women (2007),Au Cul du Loup (2011),Elle ne pleure pas, elle chante (2011),Onder Invloed (2013),and Ketamine (2014).
Marijke has also made numerous guest appearances and played main characters in various TV series, including De Smaak van De Keyser (aka: The Emperor of Taste),Red Sonja, and In Flanders Fields. She is set to appear in the international drama-series The Team, starring Lars Mikkelsen and Veerle Baetens, which is expected to air later this year.
In addition to her work in Flemish, Marijke is also comfortable performing in French and English, making her a versatile and sought-after actress in the industry.
