nuNov 5, 2026, 08:17

Tjitske Reidinga got role in Pro Deo at the right time: 'Creativity was gone'

Actress Tjitske Reidinga reveals that playing a lead role in the series Pro Deo helped her overcome a difficult period of personal loss and creative burnout. The show, which follows a social lawyer handling complex cases, offered her a liberating experience free from the pressures of appearance and comedy.

Actress Tjitske Reidinga recently shared that taking on a role in the series Pro Deo came at a crucial time in her life. Following the loss of both her parents, she experienced a period where her creativity and professional interest had completely faded. She found the project, which focuses on a social lawyer navigating financial issues and high caseloads, to be a refreshing change from her past work. Unlike her iconic role in Gooische Vrouwen, this series allowed her to abandon vanity, appearing on screen without makeup or concern for her appearance.

The eight-part series follows social lawyer Sterkenburg, played by Reidinga, as she defends a sixteen-year-old boy accused of a fatal assault. Produced by the team behind Oogappels and directed by Will Koopman and Norbert ter Hall, the drama also features actors such as Annet Malherbe and Ramsey Nasr. Reidinga described the experience as liberating, noting that it helped her regain her creative momentum after several difficult years. The series currently airs weekly on NPO 1 in the Netherlands.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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