Brigitte Nijman

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Brigitte Nijman
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Nijman in 2012.
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Brigit Nijman

(1970-07-12) 12 July 1970 (age 53)
The Hague, Netherlands

Brigitte Nijman (born 12 July 1970) is a Dutch actress and singer. She has done a lot of theater work such as roles in Ciske de Rat, Pietje Bell de musical and The Sound of Music. [1]

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References

  1. "Brigitte Nijman en Ellen Evers in musical Ciske de Rat" . Retrieved 23 October 2016.