Frederique Van Der Wal hails from the Netherlands and has a diverse career as a model, actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur.
She is recognized for her work in Victoria’s Secret and has graced the covers of esteemed publications like Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She spent her formative years in The Hague.
Profile
- Full Name: Frederique van der Wal
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1967
- Age: 55 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: The Hague, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Profession: Entrepreneur, former model
Early Life
Frederique van der Wal was born on August 30, 1967, in The Hague, Netherlands. Growing up, she was an athletic child and enjoyed horseback riding and other outdoor activities.
At 16, she was discovered by a modeling scout while on vacation in the south of France.
Despite initial hesitation, van der Wal eventually pursued modeling full-time and moved to New York City at 18.
She quickly became a successful model, appearing on the covers of numerous magazines and walking in high-profile fashion shows.
Personal Life
Frederique van der Wal has been blessed with a daughter named Scyler Pim van der Wal Klein, who she shares with her partner, Nicholas Klein.
Additionally, her brother, Michiel van der Wal, is an independent art advisor and curator based in New York.
Career
Frederique Van Der Wal is a multi-talented woman with great success in various fields. She has worked with well-known brands like Revlon, Guess, and Victoria’s Secret and has been featured in leading publications such as Forbes and InStyle.
In addition to modeling, Van Der Wal has acted in films directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, Woody Allen, James Toback, and Wim Wenders.
She has produced and appeared on several TV shows, including “World Class with Frederique,” “The Ultimate Holiday Towns USA,” and “The Mole.”
Van Der Wal has also been a guest lecturer at Harvard University and has received various accolades for her entrepreneurial skills.
2005, Van Der Wal was honored in her native Holland when a lily was named after her. This inspired her to create a lifestyle brand within the flower industry called “Frederique’s Choice.”
She also produced and hosted a TV show called “The Invisible Journey,” which traced the journey of a flower from Africa to New York City.
Van Der Wal’s latest venture is a 10-episode TV series called “Home Grown Makeover,” which transforms homes using flowers and plants.
Net Worth
Frederique van der Wal’s net worth is estimated at $30 million.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @frederiquevdwal
- Twitter handle: @frederiquevdwal
Filmography
- Burnzy’s Last Cal
- Two Girls & A Guy
- 54
- Celebrity
- Wild Wild West
- The Venice Project
- Cosby
- The Million Dollar Hotel
