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- Birth nameMaria Antoinette Bouwman
- Mies Bouwman was born on December 31, 1929 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. She was a writer and producer, known for Eén van de acht (1969), In de hoofdrol (1960) and Martijn en de magiër (1979). She was married to Leen Timp. She died on February 26, 2018 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
- SpouseLeen Timp(September 22, 1955 - November 1, 2013) (his death, 4 children)
- The Dutch audience and her colleagues gave her the title "Queen of the Dutch Television".
- Was the first TV host to collect over 65 million Dutch guilders in a telethon called "Open het Dorp" to build a village where physically handicapped people would be able to live on their own.
- Was the first host in the Netherlands to 'give away' a car in a TV game show.
- Won the Gerard ten Braber Muzeprijs on December 8, 2009. Minister-President Jan Peter Balkenende did the ceremonies. Previous winners include Jos Brink, Willem Duys, André van Duin and Lee Towers.
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