Victor Polster
Victor Polster | |
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.jpg) Polster in October 2018 | |
| Born | Victor Ketelslegers 2002 (age 21–22) Brussels, Belgium |
| Alma mater | Royal Ballet School of Antwerp |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, actor |
Victor Ketelslegers[1] (born 2002 in Brussels),[2] known professionally as Victor Polster, is a Belgian actor and dancer.
Career
[edit]After developing an interest in dancing, Polster enrolled at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp.[3] He appeared in a number of television commercials and music videos, before making his film debut in Girl, in which he played the role of Lara, a trans girl who pursues a career as a ballerina. The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where Polster won the Un Certain Regard Jury Award for Best Performance.[4]
His portrayal received general acclaim from film critics, resulting in numerous accolades.[5] At the 9th Magritte Awards, Girl received nine nominations and won four, including Best Actor for Polster.[6] From September 2020 through August 2023 he was part of the Staatstheater Nürnberg Ballet company. He continues as a guest performer in the same company in the role of Pablo for the piece "Der Steppenwolf" by Goyo Montero and is a dancer in Göteburg.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Clarke, Cath (25 September 2019). "Victor Polster, the Dancer Who Sprung to Fame as a Trans Ballerina in Girl". Another Man. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Bradfer, Fabienne (17 May 2018). "Victor Polster, la révélation de "Girl"". Le Soir (in French). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Leturcq, Armelle (27 September 2018). "A Meeting With Victor Polster". Crash. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (19 May 2018). "Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Shoplifters' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes". Variety. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ Scott, Savannah (18 December 2018). "Director Lukas Dhont Talks His Critically Acclaimed Film 'Girl'". L'Officiel. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Richford, Richford (2 February 2019). "Belgium's Magritte Awards: 'Our Struggles' Takes Top Prize". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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