Gaite Jansen honed her acting skills at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts. Even at the tender age of 12, she demonstrated her extraordinary talent by winning the Best Actress Award at the 48 Hour Film Project in Amsterdam for her role in Luwte.
She garnered considerable attention and acclaim for her powerful representation of a troubled deaf teenager in the highly praised independent film 170 Hz in 2011, which led to her nominations for Best Actress at both the Seattle Film Festival and the Netherlands Film Festival. Her leading role in the film Supernova landed it a spot in the Generations competition at the 2014 Berlinale film festival.
Gaite Jansen Inaugural stage appearance
Jansen made her inaugural stage appearance in 2014 with the renowned Amsterdam Theatre Group, portraying Ophelia in Hamlet vs. Hamlet, under the direction of Guy Cassiers. She also graced the stage in Medea the same year.
In 2015, she held the main role in the film Greenland, and in 2010, she delivered a moving performance as a suicidal girl in In Therapie, which is the Dutch rendition of BeTipul. For her role as a deaf girl in 170 Hz, where she communicated largely in Dutch Sign Language, she earned a “best actress” nomination at the Gouden Kalf awards in 2012.
Jansen took on the character of Duchess Tatiana Petrovna in the third season of the BBC’s gangster drama Peaky Blinders. In 2017, she portrayed Hana Raznikova in Line of Duty and currently, she is cast as Phoenix in the Cinemax TV series Jett.
Visit to London
Gaite Jansen is striving to redefine the actor’s role as an artist. She clarifies during a recent visit to London that her ambition isn’t about gaining fame. Instead, she dreams of dedicating her entire life to her craft. After a remarkable rise in the Dutch film industry, which includes a Best Actress nomination at the Netherlands Film Festival for her portrayal of a hearing-impaired teenager in the innovative 2011 film 170 Hz, Jansen is now transitioning to the international arena.
Gaite Jansen Major Projects
Her first major project is the third season of the BBC historical drama Peaky Blinders, a narrative inspired by a gang known for their razor-blade attacks in postwar Birmingham, England. Jansen was initially attracted to the show because of its superior quality, typical of English period dramas, and its unique storyline. Her role remains largely undisclosed, but she portrays a Russian character and has mastered the accent so well that, combined with auditioning for roles requiring British and American accents, she sometimes finds her own accent confusing.
Acting Journey
The actress’s versatility can be traced back to her early days in the arts: she took up acting classes at six years old, starred in short films at 15, and enrolled in a drama academy by 18. She fondly recalls her desire to be a part of Sesame Street as a child. Even though she appreciates her native Holland, she believes it’s a small country with limited opportunities, as it only has a handful of promising directors who don’t produce films frequently. When it comes to directors she’d like to work with, she leans towards independent cinema, favoring Xavier Dolan, Alfonso Cuarón, and Lars von Trier. Her feelings towards von Trier oscillate between admiration and disgust, reflecting her fascination with the unpredictable nature of her profession.
In 2014, the renowned actress Gaite Jansen made her inaugural stage appearance with the Amsterdam Theatre Group, taking on the role of Ophelia in Hamlet vs. Hamlet, orchestrated by the veteran director Guy Cassiers. The same year, she also had a role in Medea. In 2015, she nabbed the starring role in the film Greenland. Earlier, in 2010, she had depicted a girl with suicidal tendencies in the Dutch iteration of BeTipul titled In Therapie. Her performance as a deaf girl in 170 Hz, where she predominantly used Dutch Sign Language, led to her nomination for the “best actress” at the Gouden Kalf awards in 2012.
Gaite Jansen stepped into the shoes of Duchess Tatiana Petrovna in the third season of the BBC gangster drama, Peaky Blinders. She was also seen as Hana Raznikova in the 2017’s hit film, Line of Duty and later appeared as Phoenix in the Cinemax TV series, Jett.
2016 saw Gaite Jansen landing more mainstream roles, starting with a Dutch film, In My Father’s Garden. This film was an adaptation of the book by Jan Siebelink and she starred alongside Barry Atsma and Marcel Hensema. That same year, she bagged a significant role in the BBC series Peaky Blinders as the Russian Grand Duchess Tatiana Petrovna, sharing screen space with Cillian Murphy.
Gaite Jansen Physical Appearance
Gaite Jansen, the striking Dutch actress, stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m) and maintains a weight of 53 kg (117 lbs). She is admired for her flawless pale skin and well-maintained brown hair. This beauty boasts an hourglass figure, with measurements of 32-26-34 inches; she has a 32B bra size, a 26-inch waist and 34-inch hips. Her captivating hazel eyes add to her allure.
Private Life
While Gaite Jansen is in a romantic relationship, she prefers to keep it low-key, sharing only a handful of pictures on Instagram, despite being together for over five years. There’s speculation that her partner might be actor Mees Peijnenburg.
An avid film enthusiast, one of her all-time favorites is the 1999 thriller “The Sixth Sense,” which catapulted director M. Night Shyamalan to fame. Away from the limelight, Gaite is a passionate philanthropist who supports several charitable causes. One such initiative is Happy Caravan, an organization committed to providing education to underprivileged children across Europe.
The renowned actress from the Netherlands, Gaite Jansen, successfully maintains an active presence in her career and on social media. She ventured into Twitter back in May 2009 and now boasts a following of over 72 committed fans. Similarly, her Instagram profile garners attention from over 80.6k followers.
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Career Highlights
- Portrayed the character Eva in “Lover Of Loser”
- Acted in “In My Father’s Garden” in 2016
- Featured as Russian Grand Duchess Tatiana Petrovna in the third series of “Peaky Blinders” (6 Episodes)
- Performed the role of Hana Reznikova in “Line of Duty” in 2017
- Played the character Phoenix in “Jett” in 2019
Renowned actress Gaite Jansen has amassed a wealth exceeding a million dollars, thanks to her thriving career in show business. She has continually taken up roles in both the UK and the Netherlands, which have been financially rewarding. Her outstanding performances have also brought her several awards.
