Tanja Jess Actress, Presenter (TV)
Overview
NationalityNetherlands, Germany
LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), German (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (basic)
Born1967, Karlsruhe, Germany
Age range45 - 60
Height173 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe
Place of residenceAlmere - Flevoland (Netherlands)
Real nameTanja Jess
MembershipsACT | Belangenorganisatie voor acteurs (Netherlands)
Contact
Tanja Jess
Willem de Zwijgerlaan 117 hs
1056 JJ Amsterdam
Netherlands
Skills/Talents
Languages Dutch (mother tongue), German (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (basic)
Dialects Central European lowlands (native dialect), German (Northern) (native dialect)
Accents Dutch (native accent), German (native accent), German (Northern) (native accent), American (very good), Austrian German (very good), Belgian (very good), English (very good), Californian (good), East European (good), French (basic), Polish (basic)
Dance Ballroom (basic), Disco (basic), Free dance (basic), Hip hop (basic), Jazz dance (basic), Jive (basic), Merengue (basic), Quick step (basic), Waltz (basic)
Singing. Cabaret (basic), Lieder (basic), Pop (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Alto
Musical instruments Piano (basic)
Sports Cycling (good), Horseback Riding (good), Swimming (good), Aerobics (basic), Gym (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Roller Blading (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Shooting (basic), Skiing (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Director, Journalist, Translator, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 45 - 60
Height 173 cm
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Green
Colour of hair Blonde
Hair style wavy medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe
Tattoo None
Training
Theatre School Of Acting
improvisation and scènes by Nancy Goould
Theatre School Of Acting
improvisation and scènes by Shireen Strooker
Theatre School Of Acting
De Trap, Het Collectief
Kemna Casting
comedy acting by Prunella Scales
Theatre School Of Acting
acting by Joe Weston
Theatre School Of Acting
acting by Joe Weston
Theatre School Of Acting
Method Acting by George Loros
Theatre School Of Acting
Masterclass by Ton Lutz
Theatre School Of Acting
acting by Warren Robbertson
Theatre School Of Acting
movement theatre/Chrotovski by Trudy van Haaster
Theatre School Of Acting
fysical theatre by Steve Clorfeine & Lenny Garrison
Theatre School Of Acting
camera acting by Ruud van Hemert
Theatre School Of Acting
camera acting by Joop Brussee
Theatre School Of Acting
Stanislavski/Alexander tecnique by Cliff Sutton
Theatre School Of Acting
Method Acting by Lucas Borkel
Theatre School Of Acting
camera acting by Ruud van Hemert
Fontys University, School of Fine and Performing Arts
camera acting by Ronald Beer
Theatre School Of Acting
workshop camera acting by Ruud van Hemert
Awards/Nominations
2021
Gouden Kalf (Netherlands)
- Nomination
for Wendell Ploch / De Zitting / Affaire Sensible
2018
Audience Award MIX Milano International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Italy)
- Award
for Simone / Just Friends
2018
Peoples Choice Award Perth International Queer Festival (Australia)
- Award
for Simone / Just Friends
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
CV - Television & Streaming
2021 - 2022
De Zitting / Affaire Sensible
Nuts & Bolts
Network/Distributor: NPO3
Television film
Drama
Saskia Diesing
Directed by
Wendell Ploch
Supporting Actor
2021 - 2022
Der Amsterdam Krimi
Ziegler Film
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Crime
Ismail Sahin
Directed by
Sanne Verbeek
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2018
Dronemasters
Network/Distributor: SBS6
Reality show
Educational, Family, Other
...
Directed by
runner up in reality celebrity contest
Other
2018 - 2018
Der Amsterdam Krimi
Zieglerfilm Köln GmbH
Television film
Crime, Thriller
Peter Ladkani
Directed by
Sanne Verbeek (Mayor of Amsterdam)
Supporting Lead
2017 - 2018
Der Amsterdam Krimi
Zieglerfilm Köln GmbH
Television film
Crime, Thriller
Michael Kreindl
Directed by
Sanne Verbeek (Mayor of Amsterdam)
Supporting Lead
2011 - 2011
Aspe - In Brugge
Network/Distributor: VTM / RTL4 / ARD
Television series
Crime
Eric Wirix
Directed by
Kristie Korij
Guest Role
2011 - 2011
Van God Los - Kaartenhuis
Pupkin Film
Network/Distributor: BNN
Television film
Crime, Drama
Johan Timmers
Directed by
Hanneke
Lead
2010 - 2011
Spangas
NL TV
Network/Distributor: NCRV
Television series
Drama, Young adult
Diede In 'T Veld
Directed by
Dionne Vermeulen
Supporting Lead
2010 - 2014
Bloedverwanten
IDTV Film
Network/Distributor: avro
Television series
Drama
Anne van der Linden, Frank Krom
Directed by
Fien de WInter
Lead
2009
Flikken Maastricht
IDTV
Network/Distributor: TROS
Television series
Crime
Pieter van Rijn
Directed by
Angelique van Thor
Star of Episode
2008
Wolfseinde
SBS Productions
Network/Distributor: Omroep Brabant
Television series
Drama
x
Directed by
Monique van Someren
Lead
2007 - 2007
Hannahannah
Network/Distributor: KRO
Television film
Comedy, Drama
Annemarie van de Mond
Directed by
José
Supporting Lead
2006
Undercover Lover
Network/Distributor: Veronica
Television show
Adventure, Drama
x
Directed by
Herself
Host/presenter
CV - Film
2021
Liefde Zonder Grenzen
Appelmoes Films B.V.
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Aram van de Rest , Appie Boudellah
Directed by
Ulla
Supporting Actor
2018 - 2018
Just Friends
Nuts & Bolts / CTM films
Network/Distributor: BNN/VARA
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Romance
Annemarie van de Mondt alias Ellen Smit
Directed by
Simone
Lead
2011
Mijn Opa de Bankrover
Lemming Film
Feature film (cinema)
Family
Ineke Houtman
Directed by
Elles de Haan
Supporting Lead
2011
Penny's Shadow
Volumina
Feature film (cinema)
Young adult
Steven de Jong
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2005
Leef!
Eyeworks
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Willem van de Sande Bakhuizen
Directed by
Jolande
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2019 - 2021
Mijn Man Begrijpt Me Niet
Fine Label
Theatre
Bert Geurkink
Directed by
Wendoline
Lead
2015 - 2016
Bloedverwanten - Vergetelheid
Kemna Theater/ Senf
Theatre
Comedy, Drama, Tragedy
Anne van der Linden en Job Gosschalk
Directed by
Fien de Winter
Lead
