Gert Verhulst
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Gert Verhulst in 2017
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| Born |
Gert Tony Hubert Verhulst 24 January 1968 Berchem, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Education | autodidact, Refused at the Antwerp Academy of fine Arts. |
| Occupation | managing director of Studio 100 (1996–Present) presenter, entrepreneur, singer, director, actor, Millionaire & business magnate |
| Years active | 1987, present |
| Net worth |
 €241 Million (March 2017) |
| Children |
Victor (b. 1996) Marie (b. 1998) |
| Awards | Gouden Pier Kloeffe, Manager of the year by Trends |
| Website | studio100 |
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Victor (b. 1996)
Gert Tony Hubert Verhulst (born 24 January 1968 in Berchem) is a Belgian presenter,entrepreneur,singer,autodidact,director,actor,screenwriter,composer,film producer,Millionaire & business magnate. As a prominent figure within the children's entertainment industry in the Benelux, he is regarded as a Belgian cultural icon, known for his influence and contributions to children' s entertainment in the Benelux and founder of Studio 100.
Verhulst already knew on a very early age that he wanted to become famous (own words). In 1987 he applied at the "Koninkijk Conservatorium Antwerpen" (translated: The Royal Academy of fine Arts Antwerp) where he was rejected, he would recall this as a gift from Heaven. Later that year he got his first job at the former BRTN (now VRT) as continuity announcer.
Samson & Gert is a Flemish children's television series produced by Eline van Noppen, centered on the talking dog Samson and his owner Gert. In its entire run, the show was originally aired on TV1 from Christmas Day 1989 until 1 December 1997, where it moved to Ketnet and continues airing all of its episodes to this day. As a continuity announcer Verhulst wanted to make the announcements before children's television programmes more appealing by having an animal puppet next to him. He got in touch with puppeteer Danny Verbiest, who created the puppet dog Samson. Samson, an Old English Sheepdog, made his screen debut on 2 September 1989. The pair's popularity grew very rapidly in Flanders and they were given their own television series in 1990. The show, named Samson, premiered on 2 September 1990. During the show, Samson and Gert and their friends would encounter many funny and chaotic situations. The plot would be interrupted for contests, fan mail and a variety of cartoons, such as The Smurfs, Ovide and the Gang, and Mrs. Pepper Pot.
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