Rosemary Vandenbroucke (Chinese: 虹萱; pinyin: Hóng Xuān; Jyutping: hung4 hyun1; born 19 September 1981) is a French-born model, singer, songwriter, actress, and certified yoga instructor.
Rosemary Vandenbroucke | |
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| Chinese: 虹萱 | |
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| Born | 18 September 1981 |
| Other names | Rose Vandenbroucke |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, model, actress, yoga instructor |
| Spouse | Jason Swamy |
Early life
editIn 1981, Vandenbroucke was born in Hong Kong. Vandenbroucke's father is French-Russian and her mother Julie is Chinese.[1] Vandenbroucke grew up in France. At age 13, Vandenbroucke returned to Hong Kong.[1]
Career
editAt age 14, Vandenbroucke won the second Elite Model Look contest, and in 1998 became model for the Yves Saint Laurent brand. In 2006, Vandenbroucke's debut album is in English, but includes Mandarin versions of two singles, "In my dreams" and "I didn't know", and a Cantonese version of a third, "Tonight."[2][3]
In acting, Vandenbroucke has starred in a Singaporean TV musical drama called "The Kitchen Musical." The series premiered on 21 October 2011 and has been broadcast in 19 countries across Southeast Asia and Europe. Vandenbroucke was nominated for the best actress in a drama series at the 52nd Monte Carlo Film and Television Awards 2012.
In 2010, Vandenbroucke was arrested while attending the Burning Man festival near Reno, Nevada, facing misdemeanor and felony charges.[4] Vandenbroucke pled guilty to obstructing a police officer in a plea where she served no jail time and was fined $1,000.[5]
In 2016, Vandenbroucke produced a Daybreaker dance-party in Hong Kong.[6] Vandenbroucke has been a certified yoga instructor.[7]
Filmography
edit- 2001 La Brassiere - Eileen.
- 2003 Spy Dad - Rosemary.
- 2010 Hot Summer Days - Beach girl.
- 2016 Lady Bloodfight - Yara.
Personal life
editVandenbroucke is fluent in English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin.[8] In 2013 at the end of the Great Wall Marathon, Jason Swamy proposed to Vandenbroucke.[7] On 6 December 2015, Vandenbroucke married Jason Swamy in India.[9] Jason Swamy is a creator and director of festivals in United States.[7]
Discography
edit- Dreams come true Rogers Music 2006, single
- The Kitchen Musical Soundtrack Universal Music 2012, Album
References
edit- ^ a b Trip tree, Jill (January 4, 2012). "Interview: Rosemary Vandenbroucke". luxury-insider.com. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "China's Business Newspaper". The Standard. 2009-01-06. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
- ^ "Title Unknown". Archived from the original on October 9, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ Sonner, Scott (September 25, 2010). "Hong Kong model won't go to Nevada to face charges". NBC News. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "AP NewsBreak: Hong Kong model ends case in Nevada". Deseret News. Associated Press. Mar 23, 2011. Retrieved Oct 4, 2020.
- ^ Whitehead, Kate (December 18, 2016). "A pop-up disco for Hong Kong early risers that's part fitness class, part dance party". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c Fyrniss, Tracey (September 5, 2017). "Out to lunch with former international model Rosemary Vandenbroucke at Gough on Gough". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "Rosemary Vandenbroucke". questmodel.com.hk. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "Model Rosemary Vandenbroucke Marries Boyfriend Jason Swamy in India". ahmike.com. December 6, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
External links
edit- Media related to Rosemary Vandenbroucke at Wikimedia Commons
- Rosemary Vandenbroucke at IMDb
- Rosemary Vandenbroucke at the Hong Kong Movie Database
