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Roberto Vander (born Frans Robert Jan van der Hoek; September 20, 1950) is a Dutch-Chilean actor and singer.
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Biography
[edit]After living in different Latin American countries such as Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil, he settled in Mexico in 1980 after being a guest in the popular musical show Siempre en Domingo with Raúl Velasco where he presented his second album.
He toured for three years and was offered a role in the telenovela Cuna de lobos a soap opera that would become one of the greatest successes of its network Televisa. He later acted in Victoria and El precio de la fama. In the telenovela Senda de gloria ("Glorious path") he took the role of a Dutch-English villain and the opportunity to speak Dutch and English.
The success of Senda de gloria allowed him to obtain a role in Chilean telenovela Semidios produced by Universidad Católica de Chile's Canal 13 where he also sang the title song. For the same channel he made Bravo and returned to Mexico a year later to participate in a new version of Simplemente María and in La pícara soñadora, both soaps became hits in Latin America, Europe, Turkey and Russia. In 1992, Van Der returned to Chile to participate in two telenovelas and back to Mexico in 1994 he made Caminos cruzados. In 1995 he returned to Chile to make two telenovelas and started his own company Roberto Vander Prod to facilitate the access of Chilean media to actresses like Alicia Machado and other artists. In 1997 he participated in a telenovela with Televisa and next year he made Enséñame a querer with Venevisión, the most important television network in Venezuela.
He was interviewed by Dutch network NCRV in February 1999 in a 25-minute presentation from his home in Chile. This interview was broadcast on May 11 of the same year through the network Nederland 1. The same year he made Por tu amor in Mexico and in 2000 he made Milagros in Peru. In 2002 and 2003 he made two telenovelas for Televisa and was awarded the Azteca de Oro ("Golden Aztec") as Best Actor for his role in Salomé by the Asociación de Periodistas Mexicanos de Radio y Televisión ("Mexican association of radio and television journalists"). He made the new version of Rubí in 2004, this telenovela was considered as the best of the year and he was awarded El Sol de Oro ("Golden Sun") for his career and his role in this production and was nominated for the TVyNovelas award as "Best Supporting Actor".
Discography
[edit]- 1980 – En la esquina del café
- 1988 – Roberto Vander
- 1990 – María Sola
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Club Med | Television film | |
| 1986 | Mauro el mojado | Jeff | |
| 2004 | Rubí, la descarada | Arturo de la Fuente | Television film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Cuna de lobos | Julio Cifuentes | |
| 1987 | Victoria | Ray | |
| 1987 | Senda de gloria | James Van Hallen | |
| 1987 | El precio de la fama | Himself | |
| 1988 | Semidiós | Hugo | |
| 1989 | Simplemente María | Rafael Hidalgo | |
| 1989 | Bravo | Juan Pablo | |
| 1990 | En carne propia | ||
| 1991 | La pícara soñadora | Gregorio Rochild | |
| 1992 | Fácil de amar | Mario | |
| 1993 | Doble juego | Patricio Corral | |
| 1994 | Caminos Cruzados | Ambrosio Jimenés y Cisneros | |
| 1995 | Amor a domicilio | Guillermo Stone | |
| 1996 | Adrenalina | Gerardo Ahumada | |
| 1997 | Sin ti | Guillermo Ysaguirre | Lead antagonist |
| 1998 | Enséñame a querer | Rafael | |
| 1999 | Por tu amor | Don Nicolás Montalvo-Ariza Gallardo | |
| 2000 | Milagros | Benjamin Muñoz | |
| 2001 | Salomé | Mauricio Valdivia | Antagonist |
| 2003 | Amores urbanos | ||
| 2003 | Velo de novia | Don Germán del Alamo | |
| 2004 | Mariana de la noche | Engineer Ángel Villaverde | |
| 2004 | Rubí | Don Arturo De La Fuente | |
| 2005 | El Amor No Tiene Precio | Don Germán Garcés | |
| 2007 | Destilando amor | Don Ricardo Duarte | |
| 2007–2008 | Al diablo con los guapos | Don Néstor Miranda | |
| 2008 | Fuego en la sangre | Dr. Gilberto Castañeda | |
| 2009–2010 | Teatro en CHV | Marcelo / Rogelio | "Todo por un caño" (season 7, episode 5) "Peor que pulga en la oreja" (season 8, episode 19) |
| 2010 | Salvador de mujeres | Julio César | |
| 2010 | Pecadora | Don Cayetano | |
| 2011 | Los herederos del Monte | Don Emilio del Monte / Pablo González | |
| 2011 | Infiltradas | Octavio Gangas | 7 episodes |
| 2012 | El Talismán | Don Esteban Nájera | |
| 2012–2013 | La Sexóloga | Don Axel Cooper | |
| 2013 | Pasión prohibida | Don Ariel Piamonte | |
| 2014–2015 | Hasta el fin del mundo | Don Gerónimo Peralta De la Riva | Overarching antagonist |
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[edit]Roberto Vander
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Early life
Birth and family
Roberto Vander was born on September 20, 1950, in Laren, a municipality in North Holland, Netherlands, with the birth name Frans Robert Jan van der Hoek.[2][1] Vander hails from Dutch heritage, as indicated by his birthplace and original surname, which reflects traditional Dutch naming conventions.[1] Details on his parents' professions are unavailable in public records. Vander has mentioned having a sister living in the Netherlands.[6]Education and initial interests
Roberto Vander, born Frans Robert Jan van der Hoek on September 20, 1950, in Laren, North Holland, spent the first two years of his life in the Netherlands before his family relocated to South America. He was raised in Uruguay, where he lived through much of his childhood and youth.[6][7] Although details of his formal education remain undocumented in available sources, Vander's early years in Uruguay fostered his initial interests in the performing arts. He took his first steps in music and acting by participating in song festivals, which provided amateur performance opportunities and helped him gain early recognition for his talents.[3] These experiences exposed him to the vibrant cultural scene of the region, blending European roots with Latin American influences that shaped his artistic path.[7]Professional career
Musical career
Roberto Vander began his musical career in Latin America during the late 1970s, drawing influences from Latin pop and ballads, genres that characterized his romantic and melodic style.[8] In 1980, he arrived in Mexico to promote his debut album En la esquina del café, performing the title track on the popular television program Siempre en Domingo hosted by Raúl Velasco, which marked his entry into the Mexican music scene.[9] The album featured soulful pop rock elements and ballads, establishing his presence as a singer with a focus on heartfelt lyrics about love and everyday life. Following his initial success, Vander continued releasing music sporadically while building his profile through live television appearances. In 1988, he issued his self-titled album Roberto Vander, which included tracks blending pop and ballad influences, further solidifying his Latin pop sound.[10] Notable performances during this period included appearances on Chilean shows like Sábados Gigantes in 1983 and Noche de Gigantes, where he showcased his vocal style to wide audiences.[11][12] By 1990, he released María Sola, an album produced by CBS Records in Chile with arrangements by Roberto Espinoza, emphasizing romantic themes in the Latin pop tradition.[13][14] In 1995, Vander founded Roberto Vander Productions in Chile to manage media connections and facilitate collaborations between Chilean outlets and international talent, reflecting a shift toward broader entertainment ventures that later supported his transition to acting in telenovelas.[9]Acting career
Roberto Vander debuted in acting in 1986 with the role of Julio Cifuentes in the Mexican telenovela Cuna de lobos, a production by Televisa that became one of the network's major successes and introduced him to audiences in Mexico and Latin America.[15] This marked his transition from music into television, where he quickly established himself as a versatile performer known for dramatic intensity. Over the following years, he took on prominent supporting roles in several high-profile telenovelas, including Rafael Hidalgo in Simplemente María (1989–1990), a remake that highlighted his ability to portray sophisticated professionals.[16] By the early 2000s, Vander had solidified his presence in Mexican television with antagonistic and paternal figures, such as Arturo de la Fuente in Rubí (2004), where he played the wealthy patriarch manipulated by the scheming protagonist, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the TVyNovelas Awards in 2005.[17] His performance in Salomé (2001–2002) as Mauricio Valdivia Iturralde led to the Azteca de Oro award for Best Actor in 2003, recognizing his contribution to the genre's dramatic storytelling.[16] In 2004, he received the El Sol de Oro award for his overall trajectory, particularly highlighted by Rubí, which was acclaimed as one of the year's top telenovelas.[18] These accolades underscored his evolution from newcomer to a reliable antagonist in Televisa productions. Vander continued with key roles through the 2010s, including Gerónimo Peralta de la Riva in Hasta el fin del mundo (2014–2015), where he embodied a ruthless family patriarch driving much of the plot's conflict.[15] In recent years, his career has shifted toward Chilean and international projects, reflecting his dual Chilean-Mexican ties, with roles such as Clemente Eyzaguirre in the Chilean telenovela Dime quién fue (2017–2018), a mysterious husband central to the thriller's intrigue.[16] He appeared as a lawyer in the HBO series Los Espookys (one episode, 2022) and as the Miami Producer in the Chilean film Nobody Knows I'm Here (2020), showcasing his adaptability in both television and cinema while often gravitating toward authoritative, antagonistic characters that add depth to ensemble narratives.[19][20]Personal life
Family and relationships
Roberto Vander is married to Maggie Vander.[6] The couple has two children: a son named Jan Frans and a daughter named Stephanie.[6] Little additional public information is available regarding the children's personal lives or professional pursuits.Residences and nationalities
Roberto Vander, born in the Netherlands, spent much of his early life in Uruguay after his family relocated there during his childhood. He later moved across various Latin American countries, including Argentina and Brazil, before settling in Mexico in 1980 following an invitation to perform on the popular television show Siempre en Domingo. These relocations were closely tied to emerging career opportunities in music and acting throughout the region.[3][9][6] In addition to his Dutch citizenship by birth, Vander acquired Uruguayan nationality during his formative years in that country. He later obtained Chilean nationality, and is commonly described as Dutch-Chilean, reflecting his deep integration into Latin American societies.[3] These nationalities underscore his transnational life and career spanning several countries. Vander has resided in Santiago, Chile, since the late 1980s, including in the Lo Barnechea neighborhood (as of 2020). His life in various Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and Chile, has allowed him to maintain an active presence in regional entertainment industries.[6][21]Filmography
Films
Roberto Vander's feature film and TV movie roles are limited, spanning from the mid-1980s to 2020. He began with supporting appearances in American and Mexican productions before taking on more prominent character parts later in his career.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Club Med | Supporting role | TV film[22] |
| 1987 | Mauro el mojado | Jeff | Feature film[23] |
| 2020 | Nobody Knows I'm Here | Miami Producer | Feature film |
Television
Roberto Vander began his television career in the mid-1980s with prominent roles in Mexican telenovelas, continuing through guest appearances in series up to the early 2020s. His work in the medium is characterized by a predominance of telenovela roles, often portraying complex authority figures or antagonists.[2] The following is a chronological overview of his key television series roles:| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Cuna de lobos | Julio Cifuentes |
| 1987 | Victoria | Ray |
| 1987 | Senda de gloria | James Van Hallen |
| 1988 | Semidiós | Hugo Leonardo Lemus / Raúl Burgos |
| 1989 | Simplemente María | Rafael Hidalgo |
| 1995 | Amor a domicilio | Guillermo Stone |
| 1996 | Adrenalina | Gerardo Ahumada |
| 1999 | Por tu amor | Don Nicolás Montalvo-Ariza Gallardo |
| 2004 | Rubí | Don Arturo De La Fuente |
| 2011 | Los herederos del Monte | Don Emilio del Monte / Pablo González |
| 2012–2013 | La Sexóloga | Don Axel Cooper |
| 2013 | Pasión prohibida | Don Ariel Piamonte |
| 2017–2018 | Dime quién fue | Clemente Eyzaguirre |
| 2018–2022 | Los Espookys | Lawyer (1 episode) |