Martha Van Der Bly Actress
Overview
NationalityNetherlands
LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (good), German (good), Portuguese (basic), Spanish (basic)
BornGroningen, The Netherlands, Netherlands
Age range40 - 50
Height163 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European
Place of residenceAmsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands)
Possible accommodationNew York (United States of America), Lisbon - Lisboa (Portugal), Granada - Andalusia (Spain)
Work permitEuropean Union
Contact
Martha Van Der Bly
Skills/Talents
Languages Dutch (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (good), German (good), Portuguese (basic), Spanish (basic)
Accents Dutch (native accent), American (good), British (good)
Dance Dance improvisation (good), Period ballroom dance (good), Modern dance (basic)
Singing. Choral Singing (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Soprano
Musical instruments Piano (very good), Accordion (good), Guitar (basic)
Sports Ice Skating (good), Skiing (good), Weights (good), Yoga (good), Boxing (basic), Roller Blading (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Improvisation, Narration, Poet, Storytelling, Translator
Appearance
Age range 40 - 50
Height 163 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Green
Colour of hair Strawberry blonde
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European
Training
The William Esper Studio
Two Year Professional Actors Education
The William Esper Studio
Summer Intensive
Gaiety School of Acting
Stagemilk
Monthly monologue submission
Actors Center London
Filmbase
Various courses
Awards/Nominations
2022
Best Film 48hrs Lisbon (Portugal)
- Nomination
for / Ultima Pessoa
2011
Cannes Lions for "Surprise" (France)
- Nomination
for / Forum Bank: Surprise!
2005
Cork Film Festival - Best Short Film (Ireland)
- Nomination
for / The Couple
CV CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials
CV - Film
2025
Searching for Mama Salone's Secret
Rose Rebel Productions
Documentary
Experimental
Martha Van Der Bly
Directed by
Host/presenter
2025
On the Subject of Jane
Nocturnal Flower Productions, USA
Feature film (cinema)
Film noir
Lee Beebe
Directed by
Jane
Lead
2022
Ultima Pessoa
Fusion TV, Lisbon
Short film
Drama, Film noir
Bárbara Rosa
Directed by
Lead
2016 - 2018
Eva's Mission
Rose Rebel Productions
Documentary
Experimental
Martha Van Der Bly
Directed by
Host/presenter
2015
We all don't want to be afraid anymore
VPRO tv & Blunt Cinema
Network/Distributor: VPRO, Netherlands
Short film
Jordi Wijnalda
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2014
To Belong & Sobre o Pertencer
Lara Jacoski Prod, London
Short film
Experimental
Lara Jacoski & Cassiana Maranha
Directed by
Cristina
Ensemble Leading Part
2011
For Crying Out Loud
BBC4
Network/Distributor: BBC4
Claire Walley
Directed by
Actress
Small Role
2011
Zlatka
Granta Magazine, London
Network/Distributor: Granta
Short film
Experimental
Em Cooper
Directed by
Zlatka
Lead
2009
Het Leven uit een Dag (Life in One Day)
Dutch Mountain Movies
Drama, Romance
Mark de Cloe
Directed by
Daphne
Small Role
2008
8.5 hours
Instigator Films
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Brian Lally
Directed by
Lori
Supporting Actor
2008
Lost in an Illusion
Obu Productions, Amsterdam
Short film
Romance
Okke Rutte
Directed by
Lead
2008
A Short Story of Love
HKU Utrecht, Netherlands
Short film
Romance
Lilian Sijbesma & Leonie de Boer
Directed by
Alice
Lead
2007
Faceless, Placeless
Art Counci Ireland
Short film
Drama
Christopher Harrington
Directed by
Lead
2007
Collect 'em All
Art Council Ireland
Docufiction
Christopher Harringtom
Directed by
Julissa
Guest Role
2007
W.C.
Liam O'Mochain Productions, Dublin
Feature film (cinema)
Liam O'Mochain
Directed by
Katalina
Small Role
2006
Daughter of James Connolly
Rascal Productions, Dublin
Short film
Drama
Frank Allen
Directed by
Rosa
Lead
2006
Grapes and Graines
DLIT, Dublin
Short film
Experimental
Jade Travers
Directed by
Natalia
Ensemble Leading Part
2005
Into the Wilderness
Trinity College Dublin, Film Society
Short film
Psychothriller
Martha Van Der Bly
Directed by
Mary
Supporting Actor
2005
The Couple
Morton Productions, Dublin
Short film
Drama, Psychothriller
Maria-Ann Hylton
Directed by
Lead
2004
Laws of Attraction
Deep River Productions, USA
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Peter Howitt
Directed by
Cameo
2004
Into the Hole
NYU, New York
Short film
Psychothriller
Christo Brock
Directed by
Rollerblade girl
Cameo
CV - Theatre
2020
Confinamento de Mulheres (Women's Lockdown)
UBI - Covilha, Portugal
Theatre
Drama
Silvia Lucarini
Directed by
Patricia
Ensemble Leading Part
2016
Ça ira (1) Fin de Louis
International Theatre Amsterdam
Theatre: Holland Festival
Theatre
Joel Pommerat
Directed by
Districts Woman
Member of Ensemble
2016
Antigone
Compagnie Theater, Amsterdam
Theatre
Theodora Voutsa
Directed by
Chorus
Member of Ensemble
2015
Hungry Road
Conway Hall, London
Theatre
Zwai Mgijima
Directed by
Ruth
Supporting Actor
2014
The Diary of Anne Frank
Off West-End, London
Theatre
Michael Slater
Directed by
Anne Frank
Lead
2012
And Then They Came for Me
Off West End, London
Theatre
Nic Careem
Directed by
Eva
Lead
2011
The Heart's Tent is Broken
Tristan Bates Theatre, London
Theatre
Matthew Loyd
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2011
The House of Bernarda Alba
Lord Stanley Theatre, London
Theatre
Victor Sobchak
Directed by
Magdalena
Ensemble Leading Part
2011 - 2012
And Then They Came for Me
Off West End, London & South Africa Tour
Theatre
Nic Careem
Directed by
Hitler Youth / SS
Supporting Actor
2008
The Lower Depths ('Los')
Gasthuis Theater, Amsterdam
Theatre
Natascha Schulte
Directed by
Anna
Supporting Actor
2007
Tis Pity She's a Whore
't Spui Theatre, The Hague
Theatre: AATG
Chris Sims
Directed by
Annabella
Lead
2006
Suddenly Last Summer
Focus Theatre, Dublin
Theatre
Keiran McBride
Directed by
Miss Foxhill
Supporting Actor
2005
The Maids
TCD Players Theatre, Dublin
Theatre
Martha Van Der Bly
Directed by
Claire
Lead
2005
The Knickers
TCD Players Theatre, Dublin
Theatre
Victoria Patterson
Directed by
Louise Maske
Lead
2004
Electra
TCD Players Theatre, Dublin
Theatre
Sarah-Jane Shiels
Directed by
Electra
Lead
2003
The Man who gave The Beatles Away - The Alan Williams Story
New Theatre, Dublin
Musical Theatre
Ronan Wilmot
Directed by
Astrid Kirchherr
Supporting Lead
2002
How I Married a Monkfish
New Theatre, Dublin
Victor Feldman
Directed by
Sister Concepta
Supporting Actor
2000
Dom & Blond
Martini Cabaret Festival -Semi-Finalist
Cabaret
Lucia Doze
Directed by
Blond
Lead
2001
Bremen Freedom (Bremer Freiheit, Fassbender)
Universiteitstheater, Groningen
Theatre: 't Gerugt
Theatre
Jack Nieborg
Directed by
Luisa Maurer
Supporting Actor
2000
Traveller without Luggage
Prinsentheater, Groningen
Theatre
Leon van Batenburg
Directed by
Valentine
Lead
2000
De Bacchanten (The Bacchae)
De Vest, Alkmaar
Musical Theatre
Diederik van Vleuten
Directed by
Chorus
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2012
Forum Bank: Surprise!
Ogilvy & Mather, London
Comedy
Mikko Lehtinen
Directed by
Lead
2012
Pfizer: Quit for Real
Toast TV, London
Commercial
John Gradwell
Directed by
Doctor
Lead
2012
Skillsoft Education
Skillsoft Education, London
Commercial
Commercial
Michael Wolff
Directed by
Business Woman
Lead
2011
Olympic Games, promo for Camden
Camden Council, London
Commercial
Anton Ezer, Ben Fiend
Directed by
Artist
Ensemble Leading Part
