Victor Polster | |
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 Polster in October 2018 | |
| Born | Victor Ketelslegers 2002 (age 20–21) 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.
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 ]
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