Dries Roelvink on Donny's Intense Accident, Dave RoelVink's Participation in Boxing Influencers, Performance with Rene Froger, The Roelvinkjes, Millions of TIKTOK Views with WIJNTAEVEN and more This week Dries Roelvink joins the podcast Real Talk with Fernando to tell his life story. Youth and Football Career Dries grew up in a neighborhood with many challenges, but discovered his passion for football at a young age. He played for DWS and later FC Amsterdam, where he excelled as a talent. However, his love for nightlife and partying started early and influenced his discipline as a footballer. Eventually, he lost his contract, which meant the end of his professional football career. Transition to Music After his football career, Dries focused on singing, inspired by artists such as Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck. His mother, a singer, encouraged him. He started with talent shows and got his first record deal with Phonogram. After a few English-language songs without much success, he switched to Dutch-language music, which led to his hit Maria Magdalena. This brought him national fame. The Yellow Swimsuit and Image Dries starred in an ANWB commercial in a striking yellow swimsuit, which brought him both fame and image problems. Although the commercial gave him a lot of visibility, he was sometimes not taken seriously as an artist. Later, he starred in the film I Love Dries, which further damaged his image. He had to work hard to reposition himself in the music and entertainment world. Social Media and New Successes Dries knew how to use social media effectively, especially TikTok, where he has 1.4 million followers. His wine tasting videos went viral, which allowed him to reach a new audience. He even released products, such as his meatballs that are sold at Jumbo. These business ventures brought him new successes outside of music. Personal Life Dries has three children: Dave, Donny and a daughter Peggy. His current wife, Honoria, plays an important role in his life and career, managing financial and business matters for the entire family. Although his divorce from his ex-wife Lucienne was initially difficult, they now have a good relationship, which is also important to the family. Parenting and Family Dynamics Dries is proud of his sons, who have made great strides despite setbacks. Donny survived a serious car accident and battled testicular cancer, after which he converted to Islam and found a new direction. Dave recovered from alcohol and drug addiction and is now successful in sports and entertainment. Dries emphasizes the importance of family and mutual understanding in the face of setbacks. Career highlights Dries considers his performances in prestigious venues such as Carré and the Concertgebouw to be highlights. He also has unique experiences, such as a surprise performance by Lee Towers for his father, which was an emotional moment for him. His dreams are still vivid; he hopes to perform in the Ziggo Dome one day and score a big hit. Life Philosophy Dries believes in resilience and seizing opportunities despite setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of positivity and learning from difficult experiences. His stories about family, career and personal growth show how he always strives to improve, both in his work and in his personal life. Influence of Faith Although Dries is not religious himself, he appreciates how his son Donny found strength and direction in Islam. He fully supports his son in this choice and emphasizes that faith is something personal for everyone. Future Vision Dries is determined to continue with his career. He wants to keep performing, making new hits and expanding his business empire. He does not see his current age as a hindrance but as a motivation to continue and achieve even greater goals. The sponsor of this episode is LAVISH Check out this podcast and don't forget to comment and leave a loving like if you have subscribed. LIKE & REACT!!! SUBSCRIBE to NandoLeaks if you want to stay informed! https://bit.ly/3DxOc0o TikTok: https://bit.ly/375vssV More episodes: https://bit.ly/35VTMN6 If you are inspired by the content you see, don't forget to share your acquired knowledge with those around you. Sharing is multiplying! SUBSCRIBE to NandoLeaks if you want to stay informed! https://bit.ly/3DxOc0o TikTok: https://bit.ly/375vssV Do you want to collaborate with Halmedia or advertise: [email protected] #DRIESROELVINK #REALTALK #NANDOLEAKS