Timo Descamps (born 27 May 1986) is a Belgian actor and singer best known for his former roles on the soap operas Spring and Familie. In 2007, Descamps released his first music single, "Phonecall", which rose to 36Ultratop 50s Official stats for "Phonecall" (Site is in Dutch) on the Ultratop 50. In 2010, it was announced that Descamps would be co-starring in the film Judas Kiss, playing the character of Shane Lyons.
Career
Television Timo's television debut was in 2004, appearing on the Belgian soap opera Familie. His character, Ghijs, was a problem child in the home of Marc and Mieke. After growing up and leaving home, Ghijs returned for the funeral of Marc and Lennart.
From 2005 to 2008, Descamps portrayed Jo De Klein, the new bass player of the music group in Spring. In his spare time, Jo was a painter and loved strange pets: he had a pet Tarantula called Mary and after its death he got a snake he named Picasso.
In 2006, Descamps competed on Steracteur sterartiest, a televised Belgian singing competition, finishing in third place. In 2009–2010, Descamps played the role of South African emigre Nelson Batenburg on the Dutch series SpangaS.
In addition to his acting roles, Descamps has worked as an onscreen host for Disney Channel The Netherlands & Flanders and for the Belgian VT4 Network. In 2007, he hosted the show Superstar: The Battle on Nickelodeon. He is currently hosting for OutTV.
Film Timo Descamps made his motion picture debut in the 2011 film Judas Kiss, released by Blue Seraph Productions, playing the privileged bad boy Shane Lyons. Judas Kiss is also Descamps' feature debut to an American and international audience.
Voice acting Prior to making his film debut with Judas Kiss in 2011, Descamps provided his voice for the Flemish adaptions of such films as 2006's Happy Feet, in which he voiced Mumble, 2007's Surf's Up, voicing protagonist Cody Maverick, and 2010s How to Train Your Dragon, voicing the lead of Hiccup.
Theatre In September 2008, Descamps played Dolf Vega in the musical version of Crusade in Jeans.
Personal life In 2009, Descamps publicly announced his homosexuality and relationship with Danny de Jong.Spring-acteur Timo Descamps blijkt homofiel, Gazet Van Antwerpen, 10 June 2009 (in Dutch)
Discography In 2007, Descamps released his a single "Phonecall", which rose to number 36 on the Ultratop 50. Three years later, he released the single "Like It Rough".Like It Rough – Single by Timo Descamps – Download Like It Rough – Single on iTunes In 2011, Descamps released his third single, entitled "Tomorrow".Tomorrow – Single by Timo Descamps – Download Tomorrow – Single on iTunes
Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2006 Happy Feet Mumble Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2007 Surf's Up Cody Maverick Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2010 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Voice only; Belgian Dutch adaption 2011 Judas Kiss Shane Lyons U.S. and international film debut 2012 More Leader Short film 2013 Lost Angel Michael Short film 2014 The Dark Place Wil Roelen Television Year Title Role Notes 2004–2005 Familie Ghijs 2 episodes 2005–2008 Spring Jo De Klein Recurring cast (12 episodes) 2009–2010 Spangas Nelson Batenburg Recurring cast (104 episodes) 2010 David Dries 1 episode Aspe Tom Sioen 1 episode 2011 De Kotmadam Dries 1 episodeReality television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Steracteur sterartiest Himself Contestant; second runner-up 2007–2008 Zo is er maar één Himself Contestant
Awards Year Award Category Result Role 2009 John Kraaijkamp Musical Awards Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical Nominated "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans:: Stichting Musical Awards :: 2009 VMP – Flemish Musical Awards Rising talent Award: Best Newcomer in a musical Won "Dolf" in Crusade in Jeans 2010 Best supporting actor in a musical Nominated "Man" in GaneshaMusicalsite.be: Nominatielijst Vlaamse Musicalprijzen 2010 2011 Holebipersoonlijkheid Male Gay Icon (Belgium) Won Career
References
External links Official website
Judas Kiss official website