Lotte Verbeek (born 24 June 1982) is a Dutch actress, dancer and model. She is known for her role as Giulia Farnese in The Borgias television series created by Neil Jordan, and as Geillis Duncan in the Starz series Outlander.
Early life and education
Verbeek was born in Venlo, Netherlands. She was educated at Gymnasium Collegium Marianum in Venlo and graduated in 2008 at the Theaterschool in Amsterdam. From 1999, Verbeek attended the Dance Academy in Arnhem and the Amsterdam Academy of Jazz/Musical Theatre and Dance, where she graduated in 2006. She received singing lessons and attended voice workshops. During her studies, she worked as a dancer and model for photographer Erwin Olaf.[1]
Career
After completing high school, Verbeek started her acting career performing lead roles in Dutch movies such as Moes (2006) and LEFT (2007), in which she plays five double roles.[2]
In 2012, Verbeek played a double role of two twins Therese and Angelique in the erotic thrillerSuspension of Disbelief, written and directed by Mike Figgis and screened at Rome Film Festival.[9]
As a stage actress, Verbeek was in the production of Maria Magdalena by Wayne Traub, which toured Europe in 2009.[2] She sings in the soprano vocal range.[1] However, in Le Ragazze dello Swing, the songs are performed by The Blue Dolls.[10]
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