His name is Hugues Hamelynck, he comes from Belgium and he will be, this Saturday evening, on the set of the “Star Academy” to introduce himself to French viewers, on the occasion of the launch of the new season of the cult TV show on TF1. To have energy different » of the previous edition which turned into a phenomenon thanks to strong personalities like Pierre Garnier, Candice, Axel or Lénie, the production decided to focus on a young cast (the oldest is 24 years old) and to renew its cast of teachers . Under the direction of Michael Goldman, four newcomers will try to find a place in the hearts of the public. And with his touch of madness, his mullet cut and his sense of teaching, the new theater teacher Hugues Hamelynck promises to make sparks fly! “ I have been a radio presenter for 15 years, but in reality radio and TV came into my life by accident. A happy accident, but initially I went to theater school and I’m a professional actor » indicates to the RTBF the 44-year-old artist, founder of the Jeud’Impro Company.
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“Experience works in my favor”
Actor, director, show producer, radio host, TV show presenter… Hugues Hamelynck’s CV is full. Why put everything on hold to join the “Star Academy” management team for four months? “ It’s an opportunity I couldn’t refuse » he replies with a smile: “ It’s an important exposure, an opportunity to share my passion with as many people as possible, and an incredible professional experience to join this cult show, so it was difficult to refuse “. A role that the actor, specializing in improvisation, approaches with relaxation. “ The preparation is the 30 years of improvisation and the twenty years of theater that I have behind me. I think the skills I have and the experience work in my favor » he says.
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Ousted from the “Star Academy” after two seasons, Pierre de Brauer shared a message full of kindness to praise his talents. “ He’s a long-time friend. (…) He is eloquent, he knows how to speak well, he has worked on radio and television. He is a well-known Belgian presenter. He is a remarkable trainer » he assures, with no ill will against TF1. At the Château de Dammarie-Les-Lys, Hugues Hamelynck aims to help young students including Emma, the first candidate announced, to overcome their blockages to unleash their potential. “ In a singing competition, theater work must allow them to work on incarnation. Singing a song is telling a story, sometimes it’s playing a role » analyzes the new teacher, before adding: “ You have to find the balance between the sincerity of their emotions and their ability to come out of themselves. To understand the scene, it’s an additional string to their bow ».
