- Born
- Birth nameWilly Albertina Verbrugge
- In 1958 she made her first single together with her father the famous Willy Alberti, "Zeg Pappie". A few years later she recorded her first solo single called "Als Ik Je Zie". in 1962 she had her first major hit with "Spiegelbeeld" the Dutch version of "Tender Years". Through the 60s she had many hit recordings and was a teenage idol. in 1970 she played the leading part in the television series "De Kleine Waarheid" and won the award for best Dutch TV program that year. In 1975 she played the lead in the movie "Rooie Sien" For almost 50 years now she has been a recording artist and made many television appearances singing and acting. In 1994 she entered for The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song contest with the song "Waar Is De Zon". That same year a musical about her life was made, called simply "Willeke the Musical" and it contains many of her hits. In 1995 she made a concert tour celebrating her 50th birthday. In 2004 Willeke will play Dolly in the Dutch version of the musical, "Hello Dolly".
- IMDb mini biography by: Aidan
- SpousesSøren Lerby(1983 - 1995) (divorced, 1 child)John de Mol(July 24, 1976 - 1980) (divorced, 1 child)Joop Oonk(1965 - 1974) (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- Strong Amsterdam accent
- Daughter of Willy Alberti and Ria Alberti.
- Daughter Daniëlle, born 1968, sons Johnny, born 1979 and Kaj, born 1983.
- Her first husband Joop Oonk was a guitar player in the Jumping Jewels.
- Her son, Johnny de Mol, is an actor playing in several TV series.
- Her second husband, John de Mol, is now Netherland's most successful TV producer.
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