tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26786505756213400722012-02-11T07:46:39.229-08:00- Shakespeare -Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-76857123909123034562012-01-29T03:16:00.000-08:002012-02-04T06:21:18.402-08:00

Just updated my price list for voice over work. One of my last voice over jobs was the national tv commercial for Disney Multivitamin Gummies for the Dutch market (aired on NED3, Disney XD and Disney Channel, autumn 2011). I had to drive two hours (!) to the studio and barely ten minutes later after arriving... I was finished. Sounds crazy, but I am happy that most of the time 'the job' is done

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-8955010353416595502012-01-24T08:53:00.000-08:002012-01-25T07:29:39.056-08:00

"They said that it was a beautiful exotic, eye-catching photograph. They liked the pose, especially with the hand," my friend Saskia told me after she had a picture of me evaluated in her photography course. This time her teacher had also invited Ron Stam (fashion and catwalk photographer). My friend continued: "The only thing was that they thought the hair was somewhat 'in the way' at the

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-58022316388037403062012-01-23T09:43:00.000-08:002012-01-29T13:59:40.019-08:00

From March 22 the new Dutch tv-series 'Bonkers' starts on SBS6. It's a humoristic tv show; a mix of comic sketches and candid camera (producer: Stepping Stone). In one of the 7 episodes I play a very peculiar woman... Haha. I wonder if you'll recognize me! If they don't cut me out I will be probably in the first or second episode. In any case, I play in two short scenes. One with comedian Sammy

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-28137710830410280282012-01-19T11:41:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:42:19.602-08:00

Only 1 month to go and the premiere of 'Haarverlies' (transl. 'Hair loss') by Kremers en Kappen will take place at Perron 3, Rosmalen (Netherlands). Needless to say I can't wait to go! The short drama film is made by talented Michiel Kremers and Teus Kappen. It is about a peculiar hairdresser (played by Bernardus Manders) visited by a young Asian girl who, of course, wants to have her hair cut.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-70227600961324226452012-01-15T07:57:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:10:37.517-08:00

That was fun! Doing a photoshoot again for my portfolio as actress/presenter. This time it was REALLY special, 'cos one of my long-time friends photographed me. I have known her for 25 years now. She and I went to school together. When we were young(er) she used to pick me up to go to school. We really have shared a lot over time. And now also this!!! For a few years she has been doing

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-35153435062798081212012-01-01T02:05:00.000-08:002012-01-15T08:14:20.872-08:00

- CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE - In my last blog I told you about the premiere of short film 'Haarverlies' (transl. 'Hair loss') in February 2012. Well, there is another film in the last phase of post-production about which I am (already) quite excited about. It is of course 'Guardian' by Thibaut Niels (who also made YouTube-hit 'What's in the box?' with Tim Smit).   A few days ago he, Thibaut

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-11798661008073031642011-12-21T11:29:00.000-08:002012-01-19T12:10:36.772-08:00

Only a few days to go and it will be Christmas! I am really looking forward to it. Taking it easy for a few days, while everybody does. Well, not everybody because I think a lot of people are also quite busy visiting family and friends during the holidays. Anyways, I will only be having a nice X-mas dinner with my partner and close family. Furthermore just relaxing, while reflecting a little bit

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-3700139827851653182011-12-03T14:42:00.000-08:002012-01-24T08:58:53.981-08:00

Over the years I have had the pleasure to work with various photographers. As an actress I always need new photos for my portfolio. When I do such a photo shoot (something quite 'intimate'!) I only work with photographers who I 'click' with. When two souls 'melt' together a detailed plan turns out not really necessary. Because of the trust, flexibility, willingness and enthusiasm beforehand.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-36257310418494530532011-11-29T06:32:00.000-08:002012-02-01T23:31:13.982-08:00

Yay! Did some radio again this month; I was temporarily replacing Jeroen Zwaan, the cool regular host of PARADIO. This radio show is powered by pop temple Paard van Troje in The Hague, Netherlands. The show airs on Den Haag FM and is about the music of artists who perform in 'het Paard'. Of course I enjoyed myself very much again! Being in the radio studio, behind the microphone and working

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-17178926902230861542011-11-26T02:04:00.000-08:002012-01-26T04:55:29.317-08:00

Isn't it CUTE!? There it is, the newest city guide lying between other books in the store (photo by @jacinthacastora who's also in the book). Made possible by (the bloggers of) DenHaagDirect.nl and totzo!. Yep, the city guide 'Onze Stad Den Haag' (transl. 'Our city of The Hague') to which I contributed short stories about 6 well-known places in The Hague (third largest city in the Netherlands),

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-26228364557188434612011-11-13T03:25:00.000-08:002012-01-08T01:54:03.828-08:00

Such a wondrous time it is... Next Friday a book will be launched to which I contributed 7 articles! (I am not the only writer) The book is about living in The Hague, my hometown in the Netherlands. This is the capital of South Holland and where the government is seated. In The Hague you will also find the International Court of Justice and Huis ten Bosch Palace where Queen Beatrix is living.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-15954451188464071542011-10-25T00:30:00.000-07:002011-10-27T05:27:56.260-07:00

Yesss!!!! The videos for Dutch jewelry designers BRECH are finished! There are several of them, but here are two I would like to share with you. In the first one you see only my hands, in the second one also the hands of Ferry de Graaf. And don't be mistaken, the last ring (with the diamonds) in the first clip costs about 10000 euros. For their designs Brechje Vermaat and Maarten Versteeg use

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-46437802010781095552011-10-06T12:42:00.000-07:002012-01-26T04:54:29.577-08:00

Almost all my life I have had some kind of vision that one day I would walk into a book store to see my own book lying there... “Wouldn’t that be great?”, I would ask my sweet, little (‘cos she is) mother occasionally with a big smile. “Oh yes, that would be FUN!” would then be her ever radiant response. In this blog I already told you: I am a story teller. In (voice)acting, presenting,

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-47117325570267796232011-09-19T06:37:00.000-07:002012-01-29T03:17:14.833-08:00

Well, this is a national Dutch commercial for Disney Multivitamin Gummies with my voice in it! There are two versions in total, so this is one of them. The commercials are now in rotation on tv: Disney XD, Disney Channel and Nederland 3. In the Netherlands the gummies can be bought at big chain stores like: Etos, De Tuinen, DA, Jumbo. It may have been over four years ago already. She

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-18217644436561063392011-09-11T01:18:00.000-07:002011-09-11T01:26:14.393-07:00

"You have many faces, Simone," someone said to me a little while ago. I didn't know right away what to say, but later on I did appreciate it. As an actress I like to play various roles, not just one 'type'. For instance, earlier this week I was asked for a small part as a 'hysteric Japanese tourist'. It doesn't really matter that I'm not of Japanese descent at all, but the fact that it was a '

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-66554626185558778072011-08-30T23:07:00.000-07:002011-08-30T23:08:54.102-07:00

Well, for one of their products. I mean, Disney is a big company, with many branches in many countries. I am not going to tell you yet which product I was asked for. I have to see for myself first! Last Thursday evening -to my big surprise- I got an email from a Dutch production company who wanted to know my fee for the voice over of a national Disney tv-commercial. I sent it to them and Monday -

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-47912889130378750312011-08-30T07:06:00.000-07:002012-01-08T02:21:24.994-08:00

Wrapped up 'Guardian' this weekend, the short fantasy-film which is made by Thibaut Niels. He also was one of the guys who worked on 'What's in the Box?' (2009), an international YouTube-hit. I really was in awe how Thibaut managed to do directing and camera at te same time AND stayed calm and friendly no matter what. Hats off for Thibaut! He also wrote the scenario of Guardian and will

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-25852948236764868882011-08-07T14:16:00.000-07:002011-12-30T10:22:11.249-08:00

Yep! It was really fun to have filled in for Jeroen Zwaan on Thursdays 28/07 and 4/08. He is the host of PARADIO (radio show from 'pop temple' Paard van Troje in The Hague, Netherlands) Since half October 2010 I have been his 'sidechick' now and then and when he went on vacation two weeks ago he asked me to replace him temporarily. It is great to do radio, but I'll be honest: it was also quite a

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-73826108337796102322011-07-17T03:04:00.000-07:002012-01-08T02:24:32.138-08:00

Last week I had an audition. First time I was not able come, because of the flu, but then it got scheduled on Monday at... 22:30 PM. I had never been invited to an audition that late, but I just thought, hey, I can do that!  Even if I still felt a little 'fragile'. In the first place I was just thankful I got another shot! So, I went. It was about an hour drive from my hometown. But there you had

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-88436203776266703202011-06-25T10:30:00.000-07:002011-08-30T07:14:13.289-07:00

Going to a casting again next week. Half June I sent some of my new photos by Henk Ros to casting agencies I am registered with, and hey, I am invited again! Photo by Henk Ros I know it is important to send updates (CV, photos) regularly, because there are so many others... Although I think some agencies can at some point acquire a certain 'monopoly' on supplying actors to 'the industry' and -to

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-71127400022706606762011-06-14T13:33:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:57:44.055-08:00

Did I say that out loud? Yes, I did. Every time I do it, I seem to startle myself. This morning I was just networking a little and said to the guy in front of me I recently started writing my own screenplay. (wow, I said it!) My first and well, who knows, maybe last... The Screenwriter's Workbook by Syd Field as my guide. I am just at the start now and I am writing in a calm,

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-86830959194253749872011-05-15T12:46:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:56:56.151-08:00

In March 2011 I went to Dutch photographer Spike Bakker's studio the first time for a photoshoot. I wanted to do something 'dark', which worked out to my grand satisfaction.The photos were slightly sinister, but not 'over the top', because I also wanted to send them to casting agencies. Well, we both had such a fun time, that we immediately decided to do another shoot soon. Spike

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-27934727008496621212011-05-14T15:10:00.000-07:002011-05-27T16:31:43.139-07:00

It almost feels like I am on Cannes Film Festival myself. Well, I am not, but one of my actor friends is: Vincent van Ommen (1982). To give you a quick idea: 5 ACTORS TO WATCH (by Hollywoodhottie/Zimbio). Just like me Vincent was born in The Hague, Holland. I met him a few years ago during an audition for a play. It may only have lasted a few minutes playing 'brother and sister' in one scene,

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-27630379004320958362011-03-20T12:56:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:58:31.704-08:00

November 2010 photographer Spike Bakker launched his book 'Hagt van Gâhd' (transl. 'Heart of Gold'). In it many well-known faces of The Hague, my hometown in The Netherlands. Like Jeffrey Huf, Henk Bres, Paula Udondek, Stefan de Walle, Nurlaila Karim, Kristel Zweers, Fred Zuiderwijk, Wieteke van Dort. I did an INTERVIEW with Spike last January. For him this book really was a dream come

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-33076783266887393832011-03-11T13:00:00.000-08:002011-06-26T13:41:14.753-07:00

And here it is! The illustration 'Superwoman' by very talented Tamara Patrick is FINISHED! This is really awesome, isn't it!? I think Tamara is very good in capturing somebody's 'soul'. I feel quite honored that she did this great 'piece of art' in drawing of me. Tamara Patrick is graphic designer and illustrator at Graphiclove. Check out her websites: http://www.graphiclove.nl http://

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-32162246134835336682011-02-19T04:48:00.000-08:002011-02-19T13:27:53.123-08:00

I may have told you this before, but I have always liked fairy tales, comics (X-Men, Fantastic Four) and cartoons. I remember the time that I woke up early in the morning with my brothers to watch some children's programme, with tv-series like 'Transformers', 'Scooby Doo', 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', The Flintstones. When I was much younger I also used to draw short comic strips.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-33426053448750214442011-02-05T02:18:00.000-08:002011-02-05T02:38:02.963-08:00

Well, the first month of 2011 has already past. Time flies already! At least, sometimes it feels like that for me. Maybe that is because I am active (read: 'juggling') in different working areas. I am an actress, voice actress, presenter, writer, journalist and even accountmanager! Yes, that takes a lot of planning and organizing for me. But that is okay, because I am proud and happy to be able

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-49811932369694448822010-12-24T03:23:00.000-08:002010-12-24T14:57:20.158-08:00

It was a great pleasure to be invited by awesome photographer and producer Noelle van der Lende to present Kerstkunstjamm in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Besides the beautiful person of Noelle, I am warm hearted to every 'unique' event concerning art and music. This event has exactly that special combination. It was the third time the 'Kunstjamm' took place. Already very successful. Can't tell you

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-91716374461020063832010-09-23T10:06:00.000-07:002010-11-25T14:10:04.352-08:00

This year the short film 'Laxmi calling Ling' by Rishi Chamman got selected for Nederlands Film Festival in Utrecht!!! Screening on September 23th and 28th in 't Hoogt. Check THIS out. In this film I play the lead role 'Ling', a 41-year-old woman who suffers from fear of open spaces ('agoraphobia'). I have always loved to play the more complex roles, and I am very happy I met Rishi. He knows

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-90253664608775773542010-09-14T11:12:00.000-07:002010-09-14T16:03:30.321-07:00

I finally found my hands! Seriously. A long time ago (don't worry I was already paid for it) I did hand modelling for supermarket chain Albert Heijn. For their 'fair trade' tea. They said the tea boxes would be in store a month or something later after the photoshoot, but at that time I just could not find them. Now I finally did in an Albert Heijn nearby my mother's house. It was funny really,

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-27132303523228877372010-08-15T03:54:00.000-07:002012-02-01T13:50:14.924-08:00

This year I daily present radio show 'Studio Haagsche Bluf' on DEN HAAG FM. This radio station is part of the local broadcasting company in my hometown The Hague (Netherlands). The show takes four hours with news and topicalities. My colleague is Tjeerd Spoor (photo) who is already hosting the programme since 2006. So, in 2010 the show has its fifth anniversary! I am honoured. I was already

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-68219723418835918442010-07-18T09:37:00.000-07:002012-01-08T02:19:08.928-08:00

After 'Laxmi calling Ling' (R. Chamman) I had the pleasure to do yet another beautiful, inspiring Dutch film project, with Michiel Kremers and Teus Kappen. The short 'Haarverlies' (transl. 'Hair loss') is about the peculiar 'relationship' between a hairdresser ('Eduard') and his customer ('Ying'). The filming was last June and I enjoyed it very very much. Michiel, Teus and camera man Niek

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-160040184508241902010-07-17T00:14:00.000-07:002010-07-18T01:09:50.897-07:00

On July 1st I was chairwoman for a debate on the situation in West Papua New Guinea. It is officially part of Indonesia, but wants to be independent. But because of political historical failures and indifference of countries they still are not. So, they proclaimed their independence on 1 July 1971 and have their own government in secret. Openly declaring independence or hoisting their own flag in

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-24389539913718684312010-06-09T14:28:00.000-07:002011-12-30T11:24:14.065-08:00

No, I can't tell you too much about it! 'Cos it is just too early. But I can tell you a little. One thing is for sure, I found a great new film project again! I am really blessed. This month is the shooting of 'Haarverlies' (transl. 'Hair loss'), a film by Michiel Kremers and Teus Kappen. In this photo you can see me and make-up & hair artist Karianne Hansen. We were trying out some hairdo's in

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-26182171086798580972010-05-16T01:02:00.000-07:002010-05-18T13:59:26.237-07:00

On May 22, 2010 is the premiere of 'Laxmi calling Ling', directed by Rishi Chamman. I am really looking forward to it. As I told you before it will take place on the CinemAsia Festival in Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam. On that day it will be the first time that I see the end result myself, so you can imagine, I am feeling quite excited! They were all there... A big crew in a rather small, very cozy

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-80326794255384959152010-05-13T11:12:00.000-07:002010-05-13T11:27:40.677-07:00

It is always a blessing to work with a great crew. People who are driven to create a beautiful story on screen (or stage). When you all have that attitude, that intention, you will not fuzz about minor details. You just keep being focused. Of course there are times that it is necessary or just wise to give your opinion, but always keep in mind, when you do a film or play it is not about you, it

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-7958040167740880322010-04-22T13:33:00.000-07:002010-11-25T14:21:50.009-08:00

Yes! I am so happy to be filming soon for 'Laxmi calling Ling', a beautiful story about, in short, a woman who suffers from agoraphobia ('fear of open spaces'). Ling likes to stay safe in her own world, but then something happens which forces her to go 'outside'. She is not a materialistic woman, but she treats her private space with care. The film will be directed by Rishi Chamman, a young

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-73921193209765149402010-04-17T20:40:00.003-07:002012-01-29T04:07:49.707-08:00

People may ask me: "Why is it so much fun sitting, all by yourself, for hours in a vocal booth reading an audiobook?' I think the only ones who can explain or 'connect' are the people who do this themselves. Only a storyteller 'by heart' can tell you, so to speak. In August 2010 it will be five years since I started as 'reader' for a Dutch company which provides audiobooks for a.o

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-70747283952685182462010-04-04T13:23:00.001-07:002010-04-05T06:49:38.201-07:00

As I told you before in this weblog 'All the world's a stage', besides acting and presenting (radio/tv/events) I also love to write. On a daily bases I keep up a weblog for news radio show 'Studio Haagsche Bluf' on Den Haag FM 92.0. Of course this weblog is all about what happens during the show, which airs from Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 o'clock (Netherlands time). You can find us also on

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-52290472606137649882010-03-21T01:37:00.000-07:002010-04-04T01:17:21.283-07:00

The film Mentale Sieraden (Bart Dokter) had its premiere in January. In the film you can hear me as 'Anouk' (voice over). Hopefully it will get picked up at various film festivals. In this film are also Linda Wagenmakers, Eric Bouwman, Dorien Rose and Fleur van der Kieft.These last months I did the short films 'Love in Technicolor' (Lisan Beune) and 'The Laundry' (Erik Jonker). In the first one I

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-84032794433007335742010-02-28T11:26:00.000-08:002010-02-28T13:08:18.720-08:00

This weekend I finished acting in the new short film of Erik Jonker, 'The Laundry'. Briefly the film is about 'just a man' who for some eerie reason is not able to escape the vicious circle of killing women. In this story I play one of this guy's victims... The film will be finished in March 2010.I really had fun playing with actor Adriaan van der Eijk. I felt quite at ease with him, which was

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-50974866372504865572010-02-06T06:24:00.000-08:002010-05-07T11:10:50.895-07:00

No, they're not Luke Skywalker and his daddy. These are my fellow actors John Beringen and Jasper Duijf on the set of 'Invenio'. A science fiction film in english, created by Remco Rutjes, Dustin van Wijk and Nick ter Beek of RD Visuals in The Netherlands. I am very pleased to be in it as 'Jade'. I am even honoured to do most voice over work in the film. I know voice over, if it is used, is very

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-76881476126350089032010-01-07T11:56:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:50:57.444-08:00

The new year has begun and it is already January 7th! Time flies when you're having fun, they say. And it is true. From January 2010 I will be presenting Studio Haagsche Bluf with Tjeerd Spoor on DEN HAAG FM. This is a news radioshow in The Netherlands. To me it is not all that 'new', because since 2008 I already fell in now and then when one of the presenters was sick or on holiday. But this

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-1731483341567634612009-11-22T08:50:00.001-08:002012-02-01T13:47:43.828-08:00

From 18 November until 18 December 2009, Monday and Thursday I will be co-hosting 'Studio Haagsche Bluf' with Tjeerd Spoor. This is a news show on local radio in The Hague (NL). You can listen to the show by way of streaming on DEN HAAG FM, from Monday to Friday from10:00 until 14:00 o'clock (Netherlands time). When you live in the neighbourhood, you can also search for frequency 92.0 on your

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-73549836294540436332009-10-19T02:25:00.000-07:002012-01-29T08:10:56.294-08:00

Last Saturday I did the voice over of 'Anouk' for the film 'Mentale Sieraden' (transl. 'Mental Jewelry'). It was opposite to Karsten de Vreugd, who does the voice of 'Bas'. And we had the pleasure and honor to be shown the trailer of the film as first of the actors. It looked really great! The take this weekend went very well. Even though just that day I was struggling with an enormous cold.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-57417491145028638632009-09-17T13:27:00.001-07:002011-06-07T01:03:58.197-07:00

We are all connected. In one way or another. Just by thinking of eachother we 'connect'. And vibration, fueled by intention, so to speak, determines the reality or quality of that connection. I recently heard of a director who passed away in August 2009, and with whoem I did two film projects a few years ago. Maybe we did not 'click' that much because of our opposite personalities, but although

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-81918750662670648182009-09-10T05:41:00.000-07:002010-02-06T06:43:17.918-08:00

Yes, it's true! The short film 'Mona. A Ghost Story' in which I play the lead screened on 18 international film festivals so far. Only last Saturday it was screened on Portobello Film Festival in London (UK). And now, in October 2009 it will also be screening on the Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market in Japan!The Irish director of the film, Terry O'Leary, will be going to the

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-62552222388578607252009-09-06T10:06:00.001-07:002009-12-21T03:26:07.531-08:00

Like many other 'artists' I also write. For example, certain actors may have their own column in a magazine, another may write children's stories, etcetera. Me, I write a lot of different things. I am still discovering what I like the most; writing a column or scenario, blogging about a certain subject, fiction or non-fiction...When I co-hosted the radioshow 'Studio Haagsche Bluf' with Tjeerd

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-60404844239510864452009-08-16T10:40:00.001-07:002012-02-01T13:49:40.370-08:00

From 17 until 30 August 2009, daily from Monday to Friday I will be co-hosting 'Studio Haagsche Bluf' with leading host Tjeerd Spoor. This is a news show on local radio in The Hague (NL). Tjeerd is one of my favorite dj's I like to work with. You can listen to the show by way of streaming on DEN HAAG FM, in the abovementioned period daily from 10:00 until 14:00 o'clock (Netherlands time).

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-28982696273437360262009-07-17T14:00:00.000-07:002010-09-24T15:40:22.738-07:00

"I don't really live on compliments. As a matter of fact.., it has a way of distracting me..."Jimi Hendrix When you would read my reports when I was very young, you would see written by several teachers, the words ‘a little bit shy’, ‘does not wish to be in the center of attention’, ‘should try to be more visible’, ‘should not be so modest’. A lot of people who know me right now would probably

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-90217550309625678962009-07-01T10:37:00.000-07:002009-08-16T02:16:14.530-07:00

Today is a very special day! It has been exactly ONE YEAR!that I went to the Chamber of Commerce and registered my company 'Bergmann Media'.I thought me dancing here fitted the event! This photo was taken by photographer Willy Jolly. And if you are interested in his amazing 'Film Noir' work, go to: http://www.willyjolly.nl/WEBSITE BERGMANN MEDIA'Till now I was very busy with doing all kinds of

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-1479085179912804572009-06-27T07:39:00.000-07:002010-11-25T14:28:30.301-08:00

I told you before about the short film 'Mona. A Ghost Story', directed by Terry O'Leary, who is on the right in this photo. The short(er) guy on the left is producer Chung Dang ('Mindset Productions'). Here they are standing in front of the big moviescreen of cinema Kriterion in Amsterdam (NL), where the premiere of the film took place. Later on 'Mona. A Ghost Story' screened on several

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-86101402872049052232009-06-07T21:13:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:59:59.658-08:00

Almost forgot to tell you! For this last photoshoot I was too late with finding a superhero costume. I will keep that in mind nevertheless, because I still really want to pose in it someday! In my late search I also tried to find a shop with latex clothes. Why? NO, not because I want to show myself in 'kinky' stuff, but because I am inspired by Kate Beckinsale in the vampire movie 'Underworld'.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-44595788390418187532009-06-07T06:47:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:59:41.179-08:00

About a week ago I had a photoshoot for my own portfolio. Nothing 'fancy' or 'fashion', just me. It is for film makers, casting agencies and so on to get a first impression of me. Of course, this is a very relative or marginal thing. Although photos can be as natural as possible, still you can look quite different in reality. And it is rather subjective if you appeal to someone.. or not. Do

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-32811727877943142972009-05-16T01:02:00.001-07:002012-02-01T13:48:13.759-08:00

Yesterday evening I really had a beautiful evening again while doing radioshow 'The Hague Jazz' on DEN HAAG FM. For a few years now I have been doing radio, but with The Hague Jazz I have never had so many enthusiastic guests one after another. It made every single episode of the show sparkling and fun! I do not know if that has anything to do with 'jazz music', but to me it is a wondrous thing.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-11418643978211734342009-05-10T10:07:00.000-07:002010-01-07T14:04:23.918-08:00

It is really great presenting the radio show for The Hague Jazz. I am having a lot of fun. As it should be! And I am learning a lot of jazz music too. On this photo it is me in the studio with on (your) left, Barry Olthof (director O.A.P. Records) and on the other side Vincent Pahlplatz (director Crowne Plaza Hotel The Hague). The companies of Barry and Vincent work together in organizing the

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-12971376484402614912009-05-03T11:51:00.000-07:002012-01-24T08:59:17.033-08:00

When I was very young I used to read a lot. It all started with eating newspapers when I was still a baby, reaching my little hand eagerly outside the cradle in order to tear off and pull some paper in and just eat it. Seriously. Never mind, later on I really became a bookwurm. Among a lot of other stuff I used to read a lot of Marvel Comics. Maybe that is why, as an actress, I carry a

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-31654993291090646942009-04-21T10:30:00.000-07:002009-07-04T08:23:35.609-07:00

Besides acting and being a radio DJ, I am also a presenter on events. On this photo I am hosting the finale of a model competition at Paard van Troje in The Hague, Netherlands.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-43959093195363385182009-04-17T02:34:00.000-07:002012-02-01T13:58:51.563-08:00

Well, something came, but it was not about acting, besides the invite I got today for a casting which I unfortunately was unable to go to. No, yesterday I was asked to present a radio show for six weeks on Friday night about The Hague Jazz. As a sort of 'teaser' for this festival on 22 & 23 May with artists like Solomon Burke (photo), Dizzy Gillespie All Stars, Hank Jones, Brand New Heavies,

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-88533895263748707892009-04-15T23:16:00.000-07:002010-02-06T06:44:32.005-08:00

I think I feel slightly restless because at the moment I am not doing any acting projects. After the last project 'De Naam' I wanted to take it easy for a little while. Besides acting I recently started my own company 'Bergmann Media', which also takes time and energy to set up. With Bergmann Media I am going to produce film and theatre projects. Right now I have a few enthusiastic and talented

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-31861999102088235962009-04-14T01:08:00.000-07:002009-09-07T01:07:46.220-07:00

Nope, they didn't choose me for the music video. The other girl just fitted the profile better in her appearance. Am I sad about it? Nope. I have done this before. Castings and auditions. On the one hand you can always prepare yourself for the specific part or character. On the other hand a big dependency factor is if you just, almost at first sight already, appeal to the maker of the film. One

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-33696900821653952782009-04-12T02:23:00.000-07:002010-02-06T06:44:55.406-08:00

Tomorrow I am going to a casting for a music video. The artist is a musician of drum and bass music. They asked for an Asian actress specifically. Besides me there is only one other candidate. In Holland there are not a lot of Asian actresses, so every time when I go to an audition for just Asian actresses, I am bound to see faces I already know. That can be quite funny.I have received a

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-90033026250637968552009-04-11T03:04:00.000-07:002010-09-24T15:30:33.516-07:00

Here are Terry O'Leary and Chung Dang! Terry was the director of the last short film I was in, named 'Mona. A Ghost Story'. I played the lead. The script was written by Terry and also Chung, the producer of the film. September 2008 'Mona. A Ghost Story' was screened on Nederlands Film Festival in Utrecht, the most renowned film festival of The Netherlands. We got nominated in the category 'Best

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-25332691884639005622009-04-09T01:58:00.000-07:002009-05-20T14:40:15.035-07:00

February/March 2009 The last play I was in was 'De Naam' (transl. 'The Name' or 'Namnet'), written by Jon Fosse and directed by Thomas Schoots.

Simone Bergmannnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678650575621340072.post-37316900930973953562009-04-07T14:17:00.000-07:002010-05-18T14:19:20.586-07:00

Welcome to my brand new blog! Glad that you are interested enough to take a peek! In this blog I would love to share with you some steps I take in simply... creating. As an actress, artist.., human being. Bless you!

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