Laura Verlinden is a Belgian actress. She was born in 1984 and studied at the

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. She became known as an actress in the film ''

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'' and in television series ''The Emperor of Taste'' (''De smaak van De Keyser''). She then acted in the films ''Le Tout Nouveau Testament'' (''

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'') and ''De Laatste Zomer'' (''The Last Summer''). Verlinden played a supporting role in

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's 2017 film '' Happy End''. She received the

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for her role as a teacher in ''Un monde'' (''

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'').

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1984 births Living people Belgian actresses Magritte Award winners {{Belgium-actor-stub