Daniël Kolf, former Surinamese swimming champion, wins Theo d’Or and explores adoption in new play

nrc.nl (Dutch)

Daniël Kolf, a former Surinamese swimming champion, won the prestigious Theo d’Or award for best actor. He is now developing a theater piece about his adoption. Kolf moved to the Netherlands at eighteen to pursue acting, leaving behind a swimming career. He found Dutch drama school challenging, particularly the pressure to alter his accent, which he felt was part of his identity. He previously won a nomination for best supporting actor in 2021 and is now recognized for his powerful stage presence and nuanced performances, including his award-winning role in "De dood van Benny Simons."


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