About Niels
Place of birth: Brussels, Belgium |
Niels' personalityNiels is a man who puts his wife and children first, and he always wants to look after them. To his wife, he is mostly very romantic, sometimes quite flirty as well. One of the most important things he wants do is making sure his wife Amanda feels loved, and to show her he'll always be there for her. In the past, Niels was quite jealous when it came to Amanda, but after their eperiences, he has learned to trust her. He however still is very protective when it comes to her, and he can get quite annoyed when people hurt her. Unlike Amanda, he will remember when someone brought harm to his family, and even when he forgives them, he will most likely remember it.
Niels' backgroundNiels was born in Brussels, delivered by his father in his grandmother's house. After his birth, he spent some time as a happy child, being around his father, mother and his father's second wife, Femke. Being the elder of his father's children, even if only by a year, Niels spent a lot of time babysitting his younger siblings. This lead to Niels feeling responsible for them, and he still feels responsible for his younger sisters Isabella and Zelda, as well as Belie. After he turned 6, Niels became a little bit more introverted, not really showing his heart to anyone. The only person he trusted was his younger sister Marit, but his real confidant he found when he met his childhood love and current wife Amanda. To her, he opened up completely, and he even took quite some risks to be able to spend time with her when they weren't allowed to, but this never caused any problems between them. |
At the age of 7, Niels first started showing interest in pursuing a musical career. That interest only got strengthened by the gift he got for his eighth birthday, which was a guitar. Ever since that birthday, Niels was notorious for trying to get the hang of playing it, something he eventually mastered. His father however will tell you he had to live with bleeding eardrums for quite some time while Niels was practicing at first. After meeting Amanda, Niels taught himself how to dance, so he could share a bit in the hobby Amanda loved so much. Even after she gave up on her dreams of becoming a professional ballerina, Niels still likes dancing, and he wants her to dance too. For this reason, he built them a dancing room in their villa in Paris. Coming to music, Niels founded a rock band when he turned sixteen, and he was later joined in it by his wife Amanda. They still have to start touring, however.
Mostly, Niels can be found in New York or in Paris, at one of the two main (family) homes he and Amanda own. He also is the owner of a small apartment in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but they only go there when they have to be in town. He spends most of his time playing with his daughter Emilia, who loves to play with him, her brother Angelo and his pet wolf, Ghost. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies with his wife, or have long talks to her about all kinds of things.
Being a father of three, Niels is a happy man. He is extremely proud of his elder daughter Emilia, for she is an amazing big sister, having a caring nature. His son Angelo struggled with some issues caused by a problem with his shoulder in his youth, but as time passed Angelo's shoulder healed, and now most of his pains are a thing of the past. Angelo shows his ability to help his parents every day now, and Niels thorougly enjoys his little man's excitable nature. His youngest, Eliana, was born too early, and as a result of that, she is currently suffereing from asthma. Niels and Amanda pay close attention to her and Niels tries to keep the house as clean as possible when Amanda is out of the house.
Most recently, Niels and Amanda welcomed a fourth child into their life. After an unexpected pregnancy which took a lot of adapting to. As Amanda had not wanted to welcome a fourth child into their lives after her problematic earlier pregnancies, the conception of a new child had been a big surprise. Originally, Amanda had seemed unwilling and unhappy about the prospect of a new child, which made it hard for Niels to show his happiness. But as time progressed, Amanda seemed more and more happy, and Niels was able to show his happiness at last. They welcomed a new baby boy into their lives, called Niccolò. All children welcomed their little brother into the world gladly, and they are dealing with it well. Eliana is managing especially well, despite the fact she had been the youngest up to that point.
Mostly, Niels can be found in New York or in Paris, at one of the two main (family) homes he and Amanda own. He also is the owner of a small apartment in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but they only go there when they have to be in town. He spends most of his time playing with his daughter Emilia, who loves to play with him, her brother Angelo and his pet wolf, Ghost. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies with his wife, or have long talks to her about all kinds of things.
Being a father of three, Niels is a happy man. He is extremely proud of his elder daughter Emilia, for she is an amazing big sister, having a caring nature. His son Angelo struggled with some issues caused by a problem with his shoulder in his youth, but as time passed Angelo's shoulder healed, and now most of his pains are a thing of the past. Angelo shows his ability to help his parents every day now, and Niels thorougly enjoys his little man's excitable nature. His youngest, Eliana, was born too early, and as a result of that, she is currently suffereing from asthma. Niels and Amanda pay close attention to her and Niels tries to keep the house as clean as possible when Amanda is out of the house.
Most recently, Niels and Amanda welcomed a fourth child into their life. After an unexpected pregnancy which took a lot of adapting to. As Amanda had not wanted to welcome a fourth child into their lives after her problematic earlier pregnancies, the conception of a new child had been a big surprise. Originally, Amanda had seemed unwilling and unhappy about the prospect of a new child, which made it hard for Niels to show his happiness. But as time progressed, Amanda seemed more and more happy, and Niels was able to show his happiness at last. They welcomed a new baby boy into their lives, called Niccolò. All children welcomed their little brother into the world gladly, and they are dealing with it well. Eliana is managing especially well, despite the fact she had been the youngest up to that point.
Niels' Places
Tuscany - Italy
The family's usual vacation spot. It's the location of the villa owned by Niels' cousin, with whom he loves to spend time.
The family's usual vacation spot. It's the location of the villa owned by Niels' cousin, with whom he loves to spend time.
Villa van Loon - Paris, France
The villa Niels bought as a surprise to his wife for their wedding, and the place they spent their honeymoon at. |
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van Loon Penthouse - Soho, New York, USA Amanda and Niels' second home in New York, purchased shortly before their engagement. |
The New York apartment - New York, USA
The first apartment Niels and Amanda actually owned, after living together for some time.
The first apartment Niels and Amanda actually owned, after living together for some time.
Stables of Niels' granny's house - Brussels, Belgium
Stables where Niels and Amanda spent an afternoon while visiting his grandmother. This was the first time Amanda met Ilse
Stables where Niels and Amanda spent an afternoon while visiting his grandmother. This was the first time Amanda met Ilse
Paris my love - Paris, France
A hotel in Paris where Niels and Amanda first stayed up late, talking, hugging and just having fun. After their stay here, they started showing their new relationship openly.
A hotel in Paris where Niels and Amanda first stayed up late, talking, hugging and just having fun. After their stay here, they started showing their new relationship openly.
A park in Vilnius
The park where Niels and Amanda firstmet at the birthday party of his younger sister.
This is the place Niels first gave Amanda her first kiss on the cheek as well
The park where Niels and Amanda firstmet at the birthday party of his younger sister.
This is the place Niels first gave Amanda her first kiss on the cheek as well