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Sylvie Meis
AKA: Sylvie van der Vaart
Acting
Born: 1978
Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Biography
Sylvie Meis (born April 13, 1978, in Breda; known as Sylvie van der Vaart from 2005 to 2013) is a Dutch presenter, "It girl," and model based in Germany. She first rose to fame as the wife of footballer Rafael van der Vaart.
Her television career began in 2003 at the Dutch music channel TMF, after she successfully auditioned there to become a presenter. Subsequently, she hosted shows such as *Fox Kids* and appeared in the beach-themed soap opera *Costa!*. She also conducted interviews with international artists, including Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears.
In Germany, Sylvie Meis became best known for her appearances in various RTL programs. From 2008 to 2011—and again in 2018—she served as a judge on the talent show *Das Supertalent*, alongside Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell, and Motsi Mabuse.
In 2010, she competed on *Let’s Dance* herself, finishing in second place. From 2011 to 2017, she co-hosted the show alongside Daniel Hartwich; in 2012, the pair received the Bavarian Television Award for their hosting work.
Later, she hosted other entertainment programs such as *Stepping Out*, *Sylvies Dessous Models*, and *Täglich frisch geröstet*. Additionally, in 2020, she won the ProSieben show *Schlag den Star* in a matchup against Lilly Becker and participated in *The Masked Singer*, where she was unmasked as the Alpaca.
Since 2021, Sylvie Meis has been hosting the reality dating show *Love Island*.
Her television career began in 2003 at the Dutch music channel TMF, after she successfully auditioned there to become a presenter. Subsequently, she hosted shows such as *Fox Kids* and appeared in the beach-themed soap opera *Costa!*. She also conducted interviews with international artists, including Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears.
In Germany, Sylvie Meis became best known for her appearances in various RTL programs. From 2008 to 2011—and again in 2018—she served as a judge on the talent show *Das Supertalent*, alongside Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell, and Motsi Mabuse.
In 2010, she competed on *Let’s Dance* herself, finishing in second place. From 2011 to 2017, she co-hosted the show alongside Daniel Hartwich; in 2012, the pair received the Bavarian Television Award for their hosting work.
Later, she hosted other entertainment programs such as *Stepping Out*, *Sylvies Dessous Models*, and *Täglich frisch geröstet*. Additionally, in 2020, she won the ProSieben show *Schlag den Star* in a matchup against Lilly Becker and participated in *The Masked Singer*, where she was unmasked as the Alpaca.
Since 2021, Sylvie Meis has been hosting the reality dating show *Love Island*.
Known For
The TMF Story
Self
2025 · NL
Täglich frisch geröstet
Self
2020 · DE
Open Kaart
Role
2020 · NL
Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert
Role
2018 · DE
Late Night Berlin
Self
2018 · DE
Love Island: Hot Flirts & True Love
Self - Host
2017 · DE
Quizduell-Olymp
Self
2015 · DE
Stepping Out
Self - Host
2015 · DE
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The TMF Story | 2025 | Self |
| Täglich frisch geröstet | 2020 | Self |
| Open Kaart | 2020 | Contributor |
| Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert | 2018 | Contributor |
| Late Night Berlin | 2018 | Self |
| Love Island: Hot Flirts & True Love | 2017 | Self - Host |
| Quizduell-Olymp | 2015 | Self |
| Stepping Out | 2015 | Self - Host |
| Wer weiß denn sowas? | 2015 | Self |
| Schlag den Star | 2009 | Self |
| Das Supertalent | 2007 | Self - Jury |
| Die große Maus-Show | 2006 | Self |
| Semperopernball | 2006 | Self |
| Costa! | 2001 | Ice |
| Leute heute | 1997 | Self |
| Taff | 1997 | self |
| DAS! | 1991 | Self |
| Goldene Kamera | 1984 | Self - Laudatio |
| NDR Talk Show | 1979 | Self |
| Bambi | 1948 | Self |