Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen
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Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau is a Spanish-Dutch actress and television host.
. Her father, Xavier Cabau (1954–2007), was Spanish, while her mother, Richarda "Rici" van Kasbergen, is Dutch. Xavier Cabau was a wealthy entrepreneur known as the "King of Ibiza", who owned several discothèques, restaurants, and bars. Sneijder-Cabau's childhood in Spain was marked by domestic violence
, after her father experienced financial problems and became addicted to drugs. When she was five years old, her mother moved with her children to her native the Netherlands. She has seven siblings, as well as five half-siblings from her father's second marriage. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, Sneijder-Cabau decided to pursue an acting career.
Onderweg naar morgen. In 2006, Sneijder-Cabau starred in the short film Turkse chick
, which was nominated for a Gouden Kalf, the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award. A real-life WAG
, she appeared in four 2009 episodes of the dramedy Voetbalvrouwen
, similar to the British series Footballers' Wives
.
In 2006, 2007, and 2009, Sneijder-Cabau was voted the "Sexiest Dutch Woman" by the Dutch FHM
.
from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, she began a relationship with football player Wesley Sneijder
. They were married on 17 July 2010 in Tuscany
, Italy, six days after Sneijder played the final of the FIFA World Cup
. Following her marriage, she changed her surname from Cabau van Kasbergen to Sneijder-Cabau, which she also uses professionally.
Sneijder-Cabau is a co-founder and ambassador of Stop Kindermisbruik, a foundation which aims to put an end to child sexual abuse
in developing countries. Stop Kindermisbruik engages in actions such as freeing child prostitutes, preventing children from becoming child prostitutes, and helping freed children cope with the trauma they endured.
Early life
Sneijder-Cabau was born on the Spanish island of IbizaIbiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
. Her father, Xavier Cabau (1954–2007), was Spanish, while her mother, Richarda "Rici" van Kasbergen, is Dutch. Xavier Cabau was a wealthy entrepreneur known as the "King of Ibiza", who owned several discothèques, restaurants, and bars. Sneijder-Cabau's childhood in Spain was marked by domestic violence
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
, after her father experienced financial problems and became addicted to drugs. When she was five years old, her mother moved with her children to her native the Netherlands. She has seven siblings, as well as five half-siblings from her father's second marriage. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, Sneijder-Cabau decided to pursue an acting career.
Career
Sneijder-Cabau appeared in the Dutch productions Snowfever (2004) and Costa! (2005). From 2005 to 2008, she had a recurring role in the soap operaSoap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Onderweg naar morgen. In 2006, Sneijder-Cabau starred in the short film Turkse chick
Turkse chick
Turkse Chick is a 2006 Dutch comedy short-film written and directed by Lodewijk Crijns and starring Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen and Julian Wolf. It was distributed by Motel Films.-Synopsis:...
, which was nominated for a Gouden Kalf, the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award. A real-life WAG
WAGs
WAGs is an acronym, used particularly by the British tabloid press, to describe the wives and girlfriends of high-profile footballers, originally the England national football team. The term came into common use during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, although it had been used occasionally before that...
, she appeared in four 2009 episodes of the dramedy Voetbalvrouwen
Voetbalvrouwen
Voetbalvrouwen is a Dutch dramedy favourably compared to Footballers' Wives. Three seasons have been taped since 2006; the first was shown in 2007 on the demissionary channel Tien, the second and third on RTL.-Cast:...
, similar to the British series Footballers' Wives
Footballers' Wives
Footballers' Wives is a British television drama surrounding the fictional Premier League Association football club Earls Park F.C., its players, and their wives. It was broadcast on the ITV network from 8 January 2002 to 14 April 2006...
.
In 2006, 2007, and 2009, Sneijder-Cabau was voted the "Sexiest Dutch Woman" by the Dutch FHM
FHM
FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
.
Personal life
Sneijder-Cabau dated singer Jan SmitJan Smit (singer)
Johannes Hendricus Maria "Jan" Smit is a Dutch pop music and schlager singer. He scored his first number one position in the Dutch charts with Ik zing dit lied voor jou alleen in 1997...
from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, she began a relationship with football player Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch footballer playing as an attacking midfielder for Internazionale. He was named UEFA midfielder of the season as well as one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA....
. They were married on 17 July 2010 in Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
, Italy, six days after Sneijder played the final of the FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. Following her marriage, she changed her surname from Cabau van Kasbergen to Sneijder-Cabau, which she also uses professionally.
Sneijder-Cabau is a co-founder and ambassador of Stop Kindermisbruik, a foundation which aims to put an end to child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activities , indecent exposure with intent to gratify their own sexual desires or to...
in developing countries. Stop Kindermisbruik engages in actions such as freeing child prostitutes, preventing children from becoming child prostitutes, and helping freed children cope with the trauma they endured.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfever | 2004 | Brenda | |
| Het glazen huis | 2004 | Student | TV series; 2 episodes |
| Costa | 2005 | Harem woman | TV series; 4 episodes |
| Onderweg naar morgen | 2005-08 | Lianne | TV series; recurring role |
| Turkse chick Turkse chick Turkse Chick is a 2006 Dutch comedy short-film written and directed by Lodewijk Crijns and starring Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen and Julian Wolf. It was distributed by Motel Films.-Synopsis:... |
2006 | Dilara | Short film |
| Sprint | 2006 | Young, fit, and hot | TV series; 1 episode |
| Complexx | 2006 | Lianne | |
| Het geheim van Mega Mindy | 2009 | Miss Volta | |
| Voetbalvrouwen Voetbalvrouwen Voetbalvrouwen is a Dutch dramedy favourably compared to Footballers' Wives. Three seasons have been taped since 2006; the first was shown in 2007 on the demissionary channel Tien, the second and third on RTL.-Cast:... |
2009 | Kate de Witte | TV series; 4 episodes |
| Flikken Maastricht Flikken Maastricht Flikken Maastricht is a dutch policeseries. The series plays in Maastricht, en first broadcasted on TV on 3 september 2007. The series is a spin-off of the Flemish series Flikken that plays in Gent.- The series :... |
2010 | Elke | TV series; 1 episode |