Jelle Florizoone
# Jelle Florizoone

Jelle Florizoone (born 22 September 1995) is a Belgian actor and dancer. He is best known for his roles as Pim in the film North Sea Texas (2011) and Rick in the children's series ROX (2011–2015).

## Early life and education

Florizoone was born in the coastal town of Ostend. He became a fan of all things performing arts at a young age, and his mother enrolled him in local ballet classes. It was then suggested he audition for the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, where he would attend as a boarding student. He went on to study Musical Theatre at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, but withdrew two years into the course to make time for ROX.

## Career

In 2011, Florizoone starred as the main character of Pim in the Flemish drama film North Sea Texas. The film follows the story of Pim, a boy living with his reckless mother, who falls in love with his male best friend, Gino. Later, he starred in the children's superhero drama ROX (2011–present), which revolves around three young heroes with exceptional talents and an exceptional car called ROX.

Florizoone has also appeared in the TV show Mega Mindy, and in the movies Allez, Eddy and Marina. In September 2015 he was first seen as Guido Van Den Bossche, a main role in VTM's soap opera Familie, being the fourth actor in a row performing this character. After some months he decided to quit the soap at end of season's finale in June 2016. He was succeeded by Vincent Banic.

## Personal life

He is openly gay. He has worked part-time as a flight attendant.

## Filmography

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | North Sea Texas | Pim | |
| 2012 | Allez, Eddy | Albrecht | |
| 2012 | Corps perdu | Miller | Short film |
| 2013 | Marina | Ward | |
| 2016 | Written Images | Steven | |
| 2017 | Koudwatervrees | Lander | Short film |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | Mega Mindy | Alien | 1 episode |
| 2011–2015 | ROX | Rick | Main role (57 episodes) |
| 2013 | Aspe | Michiel Demedts | 1 episode |
| 2015–2016 | Familie | Guido van den Bossche | Main role |
| 2019 | Find Me in Paris | Owen | 3 episodes (season 2) |
| 2019 | Thuis | Daan de Loore | 12 episodes |
| 2019 | Kosmoo | Tijs | Episode: "Revolution War" |
| 2019 | De Kotmadam | Pieter-Jan | Episode: "Jeugdvlam" |

## Stage

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2011–2015 | De Grote Sinterklaasshow | Rick | Sportpaleis, Antwerp (annual holiday show) |
| 2015 | Superhero Days | Rick | |
| 2015 | The Hired Man | Ensemble | |
