A popular Belgian actor, singer, and television presenter, Niels Destadsbader went from small screen celebrity to full-blown pop star with the release of his platinum-selling 2016 debut album, Speeltijd. Known initially for his roles on programs like Amika, De Elfenheuvel, and F.C. De Kampioenen, and as a presenter for Dansdate, K3 zoekt K3, and De Wensboom, Destadsbader embarked on a music career after reaching the semi-finals in the 2008 Steracte Sterartiest competition. Singles and collaborations began appearing in the early 2010s, leading up to the release of his debut album, Speeltijd, in 2016. Two years later he issued Dertig, which like its predecessor was certified double-platinum, and in 2019 he released his chart-topping third long-player, Boven de Wolken. A trio of singles, including "Noit alleen," appeared in 2020, with "De wereld draait voor jou" (featuring Regi) arriving in 2021. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi