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BIOGRAPHY

Jim Bakkum
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Jim Bakkum, born August 10, 1987, in Egmond-Binnen, North Holland is a Dutch singer and actor.

As a child, Bakkum was encouraged to sing and act by his parents. He started a band with his older brother Danny and he performed in amateur theatre productions. In 2002, his brother suggested that he should audition for the Dutch TV talent programme "Idols". He became the youngest contestant at 15 years of age.

After being voted into second place in the competition, Bakkum was signed by BMG and released his first single "Tell Her" in May 2003. The song charted at # 1 in the Netherlands. His second single, "This Love Is Real" released in July 2003 also reached the top 3. Shortly after Jim's 16th birthday, in August 2003 he released his debut album "Impressed," this reached #1 in the Dutch album charts and became gold (40.000 copies sold).

In 2005, Bakkum joined and won Dancing with the Stars (the Dutch version of Strictly Come Dancing), which gave him the mass exposure that secured him roles in acting

In the beginning of 2006, Bakkum starred in the TV-series, called "BOKS" and in the film "Keep Off" and in 2008, he landed the role of Robin in the internet-only soap "2000Antwerp," aired daily on the Belgian MyVideo.