Kathleen Aerts is a Flemish

Flemish

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 singer, actress and host

Presenter

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 and she was a member of the successful Flemish girl group K3

K3 (band)

K3 is a Flemish/Dutch girl band with a Dutch repertoire, mainly aimed at pre-adolescent children. The name of the group is derived from the names of the three original members: Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke and Kathleen Aerts. Their music is produced by production company Studio 100 and is written...

.

Personal life

Kathleen Aerts started dating Sven van Hoof, a police officer, in 2009. The couple married in 2010. In the same year, Aerts announced she was pregnant with their first child, a boy, which was born on 26 January 2011. He is named Lewis van Hoof.

Career

From 1998 to 2009 Aerts was a member of the famous and successful girl group K3

K3 (band)

K3 is a Flemish/Dutch girl band with a Dutch repertoire, mainly aimed at pre-adolescent children. The name of the group is derived from the names of the three original members: Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke and Kathleen Aerts. Their music is produced by production company Studio 100 and is written...

. In 2009 she decided to stop being a member of K3 and to start her solo career. Her first song, named "Zumba Yade", was made in cooperation with Unicef. Aerts spent for each bought CD some cents to Unicef. She sold more than 10,000 CDs in Belgium

Belgium

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 and The Netherlands. In 2010 Kathleen gets a member of the "Ketnetband". In 2010 she also decided to go back to the children's music. So she made a song, named "Boerderij blues" (en. Farm blues). She will make just three other songs for children. Since 2007 there is a wax figure

Wax figure

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 of Kathleen Aerts in the museum of Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

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 in Amsterdam

Amsterdam

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, The Netherlands.

Books

• 2009: Mijn leven als K1 (Author: Kathleen Aerts, ISBN 9789460990007, Uitgererij Kwagga in Dutch)

Stage

• 1998: Sneeuwwitje (as Sneuuwwitje, en. "Snow White
  Snow White
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  ")
• 2002: Doornroosje (as one of the good "fairies", en. Sleeping Beauty
  Sleeping Beauty
  Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault or Little Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairytale involving a beautiful princess, enchantment, and a handsome prince...
  
  )
• 2003: De drie biggetjes (as Knorri, one of the "Three little pigs
  Three Little Pigs
  Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale featuring anthropomorphic animals. Printed versions date back to the 1840s, but the story itself is thought to be much older...
  
  ")
• 2005: De kleine zeemermin (as The "Little Mermaid")
• 2007: De drie biggetjes (as Knorri, one of the "Three little pigs
  Three Little Pigs
  Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale featuring anthropomorphic animals. Printed versions date back to the 1840s, but the story itself is thought to be much older...
  
  ")

Films

Film
Year	Film	Role	Notes
2004	K3 en het Magische Medaillon K3 en het Magische Medaillon (2004 film) K3 en het Magische Medaillon is a 2004 children's comedy film starring girlband K3: Kathleen Aerts, Karen Damen and Kristel Verbeke in their first full-lengt theater movie.Plot=...	Kathleen, main role	First K3 K3 (band) K3 is a Flemish/Dutch girl band with a Dutch repertoire, mainly aimed at pre-adolescent children. The name of the group is derived from the names of the three original members: Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke and Kathleen Aerts. Their music is produced by production company Studio 100 and is written...  theater movie
2006	K3 en het Ijsprinsesje K3 -Transportation:* K-3 , a state highway in Kansas* London Buses route K3* Taquan Air, IATA airline designator for the Alaskan commuter airline-Vehicles:* LNER Class K3, a steam locomotive...	kathleen, main role
	Piet Piraat en het Vliegende Schip Piet Piraat Piet Piraat is a Flemish children's program written and produced by Studio 100. Shown in Belgium on Ketnet and in the Netherlands on Z@PP, Piet Piraat is a good-natured pirate who crosses the Seven Seas with his crew, getting into various adventures...	The Yellow Flesh-eating Plant	Voice only
2007	K3 en de Kattenprins K3 -Transportation:* K-3 , a state highway in Kansas* London Buses route K3* Taquan Air, IATA airline designator for the Alaskan commuter airline-Vehicles:* LNER Class K3, a steam locomotive...	Kathleen, main role
Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Samson & Gert	Herself, guest apparence	"K3 Komt Op Bezoek"
2002	Samson & Gert	Herself, guest apparence	"K3 Komt Niet"
2003–2009	De Wereld van K3	Herself, host	Talkshow
2009	K2 zoekt K3 K3 (band) K3 is a Flemish/Dutch girl band with a Dutch repertoire, mainly aimed at pre-adolescent children. The name of the group is derived from the names of the three original members: Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke and Kathleen Aerts. Their music is produced by production company Studio 100 and is written...	Herself, guest apparence	Casting show
2010	My name is... Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij vtm or Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij is the main commercial television station in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking north of Belgium.It went live in 1989 and quickly became the Flemish market leader...	Herself, judge	Casting show
2011	Kathleen, twee, drie	Herself, main apparence

Discography

Singels

Year	Titel	BE	Notes
2009	Zumba Yade	11	together with Soweto Gospel Choir Soweto Gospel Choir -History:The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music... , Sold: 10.000+

Alben

Year	Titel	BE	Notes
2009	Kathleen in symfonie	21

Songs

Year	Titel	NL Top40	NL Top100	BE Top50	Album
1998	Wat ik wil	-	-	-	Parels
1999	Heyah Mama	18	9	2	Parels
1999	Yeke Yeke	-	-	4	Parels
1999	I Love You Baby	-	-	11	Parels
2000	Op elkaar (Remix)	-	-	40	Parels
2000	Alle kleuren	-	33	2	Alle kleuren
2000	Yippee Yippee	-	-	13	Alle kleuren
2000	Oma's aan de top	18	11	4	Alle kleuren
2001	Hippie Shake	-	-	20	Alle kleuren
2001	Tele-Romeo	18	29	1	Tele-Romeo
2001	Blub, ik ben een vis	18	11	1	Tele-Romeo
2001	Je hebt een vriend	-	-	20	Tele-Romeo
2002	Toveren	3	1	3	Tele-Romeo
2002	Feest	8	3	7	Verliefd
2002	Papapa	2	34	13	Verliefd
2002	Verliefd	10	43	18	Verliefd
2003	De 3 biggetjes	21	4	5	Oya lélé
2003	Oya lélé	9	4	2	Oya lélé
2003	Frans liedje	-	46	21	Oya lélé
2004	Hart verloren	-	19	30	Oya lélé
2004	Liefdeskapitein	4	3	8	De wereld rond
2004	Superhero	-	21	16	De wereld rond
2004	Zou er iemand zijn op Mars?	-	54	4	De wereld rond
2005	Kuma He	2	1	2	Kuma He
2005	Borst vooruit	31	10	13	Kuma He
2006	Ya Ya Yippie	25	15	3	Ya Ya Yippie
2006	Dokter, Dokter	-	96	28	Ya Ya Yippie
2006	Trouwen	-	-	-	Ya Ya Yippie
2007	Kusjesdag	7	9	7	Kusjes
2007	Prinses	-	-	-	Kusjes
2008	Je mama ziet je graag	4	49	38	Kusjes
2008	De Revolutie!	-	48	14	MaMaSé!

Alben

Year	Titel	NL	BE	Notes
1999	Parels Parels Parels is the very first album by the Flemish girlgroup K3. The album wasn't a very big hit, and the first single wasn't too. But when the girls released their second single Heyah Mama, what was their song for the Eurovision Songcontest, it was a big hit. The song reached nr. 1 in Holland and...	15	2
2000	Alle Kleuren Alle Kleuren Alle Kleuren is the second studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released in 2000. The album was a massive hit, just like the Limited Edition. The first song from the album was Alle Kleuren, what means All The Colours. The second song from the album was Yipee Yipee a happy pop song...	1	1
2001	Tele Romeo Tele Romeo Tele Romeo is the third studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released in 2001. The album is a popalbum for kids. The first song from the album was Tele Romeo. The second single was about Mommys and Daddys and was called Mamas & Papas...	1	1
2004	30 Hits in een box	52	-	Collector's album
2002	Verliefd Verliefd Verliefd is the fourth studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released in 2002. The album is a typical kids-pop album with songs about Love. The first single from the album was Feest, a song about parting over the whole world. The second single Papapa was released on father'sday. The...	1	1	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : 2x Platinium
2003	Oya Lélé Oya Lélé Oya Lélé is the fifth studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released in 2003. The album is a typical kids-pop album with summer-vibes. The first single from the album was De 3 Biggetjes, which was a song from the girls second Musical The Three Piglets. The second single Oya Lele and...	1	1	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Platinium
2004	5 Jaar - Hun grooteste hits	13	3	Collector's album, Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Platinium
2004	De Wereld Rond De Wereld Rond De Wereld Rond is the fifth studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released in 2004. The album is a mix of pop and a little bit of World music. The first single from the album was Liefdeskapitein, that means Lovecaptain...	1	2	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Gold Gold Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
2005	Kuma He Kuma He Kuma He is the seventh studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released on 3 October 2005. The album is a mix of pop and a little bit R&B. The first single from the album was Kuma He, that made it to nr. 1 in Belgium and Holland. The second single Borst Vooruit, what means Chest Out,...	1	1	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Gold Gold Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
2006	Ya Ya Yippee	1	1	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Platinium
2007	Kusjes Kusjes Kusjes is the ninth studio album by the Flemish band K3. The album was released on 22 October 2007. The album received a lot of positive reviews by magazines and parents. The first single from the album was Kusjesdag, that means Kissesday, peaked at nr.7 in The Netherlands and Belgium...	2	4	Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... : Platinium
2008	Vakantiehits	92	-	Collector's album
2009	Vakantiehits2	75	-	Collector's album

Sources

• "Chart Stats: K3". ultratop.be (Page in Dutch)
• "Chart Stats: K3". dutchcharts.nl (Page in Dutch)
• http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=G5H2BD5V7 (Page in Dutch)
• http://www.nieuwsblad.be/video/videoplayer.aspx?videoid=8427183 (Page in Dutch)
• http://album.gva.be/foto-album/ex-k3-kathleen-trouwt.aspx (Page in Dutch)
• http://www.rtl.nl/(/actueel/rtlboulevard/nieuws/articleview/)/components/actueel/rtlboulevard/2009/03_maart/entertainment/articles/23032009_kathleen_k3.xml (Page in Dutch)
• http://nlpop.blog.nl/hit-of-shit/2009/11/28/hit-of-shit-kathleen-en-danny-de-munk-dat-afgezaagde-zinnetje-video (Page in Dutch)
• http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/944/Celebrities/article/detail/1011026/2009/10/06/Kathleen-Aerts-ex-K3-was-jarenlang-depressief.dhtml (Page in Dutch)

http://zwanger.blog.nl/beroemde-mamas/2010/08/10/kathleen-aerts-ex-k3-zwanger-blonde-baby-in-verwachting (Page in Dutch)

• http://www.nu.nl/achterklap/2341083/kathleen-blijft-kinderen-zingen.html (Page in Dutch)