Marcel Vanthilt
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Marcel Céline Gerard Edgard Vanthilt (Lommel
, 24 August 1957) is a Belgian
singer and television presenter.
and attained a bachelor degree in political sciences. He came to Brussels because he knew the BRT
had her offices there. He didnt know at the time there was something like a drama school, like St.-Lukas
in Brussels. In 1977, during his spell at the university, he discovered Punk
.
. They made 2 EP's ('Jonge Helden' and 'Le chagrin et Quatre-vingt') and scored minor hits with 'De Dag dat het zonlicht...' and 'Lekker Westers'. Despite the initial succes, the group decided to split. One year later, they reformed, only to split again after releasing one single ('Stroom'). The reason behind this was the discontent of the group with their record label, and also differing opnions between the group members about the future of the band. Vanthilt noted the following comment: "They saw us as a kind of clowns. They refused to bring out the songs that were representative of what we were doing, and released "Stroom" en "Witte kom hie". Those were both good jokes, good for a laugh at the live gigs, but not good as a release two years after your last record."
In 1991 the group got together again and got a deal from Virgin Records
. This resulted in their first full CD, 'Des Duivels Oorkussen'. However, they were not able to break through commercially.
. His most famous programme there was "Cokes & Vanthilt", which he presented in co-operation with Ray Cokes
. The two got together again on New Years Eve 2008 for a one time show on Belgian network Canvas.
, in pursuit of his wife. He tried to launch an acting career, but was ultimately unsuccessful. After he divorced his wife, he returned to Belgium. He also wrote columns and was reporter for the magazine Panorama. He bundled his columns in a book, called Ha!Merika! and also adapted it to a theatre show.
and TV-station Eén
. On TV, he hosted various shows, such as quizzes ('Quix', 'ViaVia', 'De lage Landen'). His most famous quiz was perhaps 'Tien voor Taal', a language-centered quiz, which he co-hosted with Dutch presenter Anita Witzier. He had a short stint with vtm
, for which he hosted 'Tilt' (1993-1995), but soon returned to the VRT. He further hosted reality show "Wit in Vegas" (2005), in which he accompanied couples wanting to get married in Las Vegas. In recent years, Vanthilt has appeared on screen as talkshow host. From 2006 to 2009 he appeared as a weekly guest in late night talkshow ""De laatste show". He continued on to host the summer talkshow Zomer 2007 and Zomer 2008, in alternation with Ben Crabbé
. Since 2009 he has his own summer talkshow, Villa Vanthilt. These shows are recorded in a make-shift studio in a Flemish city. In 2009, the cities chosen were Ghent
and Hasselt
; in 2010 Hasselt and Kortrijk
. He has since started the 2011-season of Villa Vanthilt, five weeks in Dendermonde
and five weeks in Roeselare
. His program is scheduled to run to the end of august.
His most important radio show was "Was het nu 70, 80 of 90" (Was it 70, 80 or 90?), but he also hosted the "Album 100".
Lommel
Lommel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Lommel had a total population of 31,898. The total area is 102.37 km² which gives a population density of 312 inhabitants per km².-Lutlommel:...
, 24 August 1957) is a Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
singer and television presenter.
Early Life
Marcel Vanthilt was born on 24 august 1957, in Lommel, Belgium. After attending high school, Marcel studied at the Vrije Universiteit BrusselVrije Universiteit Brussel
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Flemish university located in Brussels, Belgium. It has two campuses referred to as Etterbeek and Jette.The university's name is sometimes abbreviated by "VUB" or translated to "Free University of Brussels"...
and attained a bachelor degree in political sciences. He came to Brussels because he knew the BRT
Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep
The Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie , or VRT, is a publicly-funded broadcaster of radio and television in Flanders ....
had her offices there. He didnt know at the time there was something like a drama school, like St.-Lukas
Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel
Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel, based in the Schaarbeek municipality of Brussels, Belgium, is said to still be the only independent art school in Flanders...
in Brussels. In 1977, during his spell at the university, he discovered Punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
.
Arbeid Adelt!
Marcel Vanthilt rose to fame with his group 'Arbeid Adelt!', formed in 1981. He provided vocals and played keyboard for the group, singing mainly in DutchDutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
. They made 2 EP's ('Jonge Helden' and 'Le chagrin et Quatre-vingt') and scored minor hits with 'De Dag dat het zonlicht...' and 'Lekker Westers'. Despite the initial succes, the group decided to split. One year later, they reformed, only to split again after releasing one single ('Stroom'). The reason behind this was the discontent of the group with their record label, and also differing opnions between the group members about the future of the band. Vanthilt noted the following comment: "They saw us as a kind of clowns. They refused to bring out the songs that were representative of what we were doing, and released "Stroom" en "Witte kom hie". Those were both good jokes, good for a laugh at the live gigs, but not good as a release two years after your last record."
In 1991 the group got together again and got a deal from Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. This resulted in their first full CD, 'Des Duivels Oorkussen'. However, they were not able to break through commercially.
Other
Vanthilt tried to gain musical fame with two other groups: "The Yéh-yéhs" and "Groep Z"(in 2004). Both stints were unsuccessful.MTV VJ
From 1987 to 1990, Vanthilt lived in London. There he became a VJ for the new music station MTV EuropeMTV Europe
MTV Europe is a pan-European 24-hour entertainment cable and digital television network launched on August 1, 1987. Initially, the channel served all regions within Europe being one of the very few channels that targeted the entire European continent...
. His most famous programme there was "Cokes & Vanthilt", which he presented in co-operation with Ray Cokes
Ray Cokes
Ray Cokes is an English television presenter. His father was an officer in the Royal Navy, who was stationed at various navy bases around the world. At age 15 they permanently relocated back to the UK...
. The two got together again on New Years Eve 2008 for a one time show on Belgian network Canvas.
United States
From 1996 to 1998, Vanthilt moved to the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, in pursuit of his wife. He tried to launch an acting career, but was ultimately unsuccessful. After he divorced his wife, he returned to Belgium. He also wrote columns and was reporter for the magazine Panorama. He bundled his columns in a book, called Ha!Merika! and also adapted it to a theatre show.
Belgian TV and Radio career
From 1998 onwards, Vanthilt became involved with the media in Belgium, mostly on Flemish radiostation Studio BrusselStudio Brussel
Studio Brussel is a radio station in Belgium, owned by the VRT. The music played is considered more alternative than the other big radio stations, and is aimed mainly at a youth audience....
and TV-station Eén
EEN
EEN may refer to:* Eastern Educational Television Network, the original name for American Public Television.* Elemental Energy, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game booster pack.* Emerald Energy, an oil company...
. On TV, he hosted various shows, such as quizzes ('Quix', 'ViaVia', 'De lage Landen'). His most famous quiz was perhaps 'Tien voor Taal', a language-centered quiz, which he co-hosted with Dutch presenter Anita Witzier. He had a short stint with vtm
VTM
The abbreviation VTM may refer to::* Vampire: The Masquerade, a popular role-playing game* Virginia Tech massacre* vtm, the main commercial television station in Flanders, Belgium...
, for which he hosted 'Tilt' (1993-1995), but soon returned to the VRT. He further hosted reality show "Wit in Vegas" (2005), in which he accompanied couples wanting to get married in Las Vegas. In recent years, Vanthilt has appeared on screen as talkshow host. From 2006 to 2009 he appeared as a weekly guest in late night talkshow ""De laatste show". He continued on to host the summer talkshow Zomer 2007 and Zomer 2008, in alternation with Ben Crabbé
Ben Crabbé
Benjamin Bert Carl Crabbé is a famous Belgian quizmaster, talkshow host and musician.He became well-known as drummer in Belgian rockband De Kreuners. He is quizmaster at Belgium's longest running quiz-show Blokken, for 15 years. He was voted Belgium's Favorite TV Personality twice, in 2002 and...
. Since 2009 he has his own summer talkshow, Villa Vanthilt. These shows are recorded in a make-shift studio in a Flemish city. In 2009, the cities chosen were Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
and Hasselt
Hasselt
Hasselt is a Belgian city and municipality, and capital of the Flemish province of Limburg...
; in 2010 Hasselt and Kortrijk
Kortrijk
Kortrijk ; , ; ) is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province West Flanders...
. He has since started the 2011-season of Villa Vanthilt, five weeks in Dendermonde
Dendermonde
Dendermonde is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the city of Dendermonde proper and the towns of Appels, Baasrode, Grembergen, Mespelare, Oudegem, Schoonaarde, and Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde...
and five weeks in Roeselare
Roeselare
Roeselare is a Belgian city and municipality in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Roeselare proper and the towns of Beveren, Oekene and Rumbeke....
. His program is scheduled to run to the end of august.
His most important radio show was "Was het nu 70, 80 of 90" (Was it 70, 80 or 90?), but he also hosted the "Album 100".