Loretta Schrijver
Television host and news anchor

Born
May 16th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1956, this individual has had a prominent career in Dutch television. Hosting various programs, significant influence has been exerted in the realm of news presentation. The career began in the 1980s and continued to shape media in the Netherlands. This person has served on multiple talk shows and news programs, becoming a familiar face in many households. Throughout the years, the role expanded to include significant engagement in public discussions and various charitable endeavors.
Hosted the television program 'Schrijver'
Anchored news on Dutch television channels
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