Country: Belgium
Distributor(s): Pias
Label(s): VRT Mzk
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#LikeMe is a massively popular Belgian musical drama television series (created by Fabricom/S力を / AED Studios for Ketnet) that became a phenomenon for its modern, pop-infused covers of classic Flemish and Dutch songs.
The core cast consists of a talented group of young Belgian actors, singers, and dancers, backed by a stellar lineup of veteran Flemish actors playing the parents and school staff.
The main and supporting cast members who brought the halls of the fictional SAS Academy to life.
The Main Teen Cast
These are the core students around whom the drama, romance, and musical numbers revolve throughout the series:
Pommelien Thijs as Caro Timmers: The main protagonist, a sweet, talented girl who moves from the countryside to the city.
Maksim Stojanac as Vince Dubois: The popular school heartthrob, star athlete, and Caro’s primary love interest.
Camille Dhont as Yemi Mwamba: The fierce, fashion-forward queen bee of the school (and Caro's initial rival turned friend).
Francisco Schuster as Yemi Mwamba: Vince’s energetic, loyal best friend and an incredibly talented dancer.
Joey Cordevin as Kyona Jacobs: The socially conscious, intelligent, and fiercely independent friend in the group.
Danny Dorland as Scott Kennis: The resident "bad boy" who stirs up trouble and complicates the group's dynamics.
The Adult & Supporting Cast
The series is equally well-known for casting iconic Flemish TV, theater, and music veterans as the adults.
Hugo Sigal as Wolfgang Smidts: The beloved, music-loving school principal. (Hugo is a legendary Belgian singer, famously part of the duo Nicole & Hugo).
Sven De Ridder as Philippe Dubois: Vince’s supportive but sometimes over-eager father.
Jeroen Van Dyck as Peter Timmers: Caro’s loving and protective father.
Janine Bischops as Titine: Caro's warm and wise grandmother.
Gunther Levi as Olivier Pieters: A teacher at the SAS Academy.
Sasha Rosen as Femke Jacobs: Kyona's mother.
The Next Generation of #LikeMe
Following the conclusion of the original storyline with a massive concert series, the franchise introduced a brand-new cast for a spin-off/continuation era to keep the music going. Key members include: Amber Aerts as MariaZion Luts as Noah, Sanne Den Besten as Louise, Marthe Willems as Britt.
Fun Fact
Many of the original main cast members used #LikeMe as a massive career springboard. Pommelien Thijs and Camille Dhont have both become two of the biggest solo pop stars and actresses in Flanders today! (source: Google Gemini, rework byWM)