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Rita Smets(1929-2026)

  • Actress
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Rita Smets was born on 1 April 1929 in Rijkel-Sint-Truiden, Flanders, Belgium. She was an actress, known for Met voorbedachten rade: Wurgmoord in M.P.I. (1982), TECX (1990) and Thuis (1995). She was married to Bert Champagne. She died on 17 January 2026 in Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium.
BornApril 1, 1929
DiedJanuary 17, 2026(96)
BornApril 1, 1929
DiedJanuary 17, 2026(96)
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Known for

Met voorbedachten rade: Wurgmoord in M.P.I.
7.8
TV Mini Series
  • Rita Seguurs
TECX (1990)
TECX
7.0
TV Series
  • Marijke's mother
Mathias Vergels in Thuis (1995)
Thuis
4.4
TV Series
  • Dame in Ter Smissen
Ward de Ravet in Commissaris Roos (1990)
Commissaris Roos
5.5
TV Series
  • Elvira

Credits

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Actress

  • Witse (2004)
    Witse
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Angèle Van Calster
    • 2006
  • Katrien Devos in De kotmadam (1991)
    De kotmadam
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Madame Hulpiau
    • Madame Schellekes
    • 1993–2006
  • Mathias Vergels in Thuis (1995)
    Thuis
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Dame in Ter Smissen
    • 2004
  • Guy Van Sande and Lien Van de Kelder in Zone stad (2003)
    Zone stad
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Oudere vrouw die te traag reed
    • 2004
  • Kürt Rogiers in Wittekerke (1993)
    Wittekerke
    5.2
    TV Series
    • Agnes
    • Klante in tea-room
    • Kwezel ...
    • 1996–2002
  • Herbert Bruynseels, Wim Van De Velde, Truus Druyts, Anke Helsen, Leo Madder, Rudy Morren, and Arlette Sterckx in Spoed (2000)
    Spoed
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Moeder Overste
    • Angèle
    • 2000–2001
  • Gert Verhulst in Samson en Gert (1990)
    Samson en Gert
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Barones Anna Von Beckerstein
    • 2001
  • Ivo Pauwels in Nonkel Jef (1995)
    Nonkel Jef
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Mariette
    • 1995–2000
  • Carry Goossens and Simonne Peeters in Lili & Marleen (1994)
    Lili & Marleen
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Mevrouw Wasteels
    • 1996
  • Elise Bundervoet, Bart De Pauw, Mathias Sercu, Danny Timmermans, and Reinhilde Van Driel in Buiten de Zone (1994)
    Buiten de Zone
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Old Sylvie Musschoots
    • Lady in drug store
    • 1996
  • Fijne kost
    Short
    • 1993
  • Jakob Beks in Bex & Blanche (1993)
    Bex & Blanche
    6.4
    TV Series
    • 1993
  • Werther van der Sarren in Zomerrust (1993)
    Zomerrust
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Gertrude
    • 1993
  • Het bankje (1992)
    Het bankje
    Short
    • 1992
  • Postbus X (1989)
    Postbus X
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Schoonmoeder
    • Kolenbunders
    • 1990–1991

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 1, 1929
    • Rijkel-Sint-Truiden, Flanders, Belgium
  • Died
    • January 17, 2026
    • Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
  • Spouse
    • Bert Champagne? - September 12, 2010 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    She was married to actor and director of the Kroonteater Bert Champagne in Hasselt, where she also played.

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