Jolijn Henneman will play the role of Shanti Vening in Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden, she told RTL Boulevard on Monday. Henneman replaces Bertrie Wierenga, who has played the role for six years.
Henneman said that she has not yet watched all the episodes with Vening, but that she has already been able to read up well. “It’s a very nice character.”
Henneman and Wierenga know each other. Wierenga is “completely happy” that Henneman is her replacement. “We texted for a bit. Very nice and I offered that if she needs to know anything about Shanti: call me. But she really doesn’t need that.”
Wierenga announced on Friday that she is quitting her role in Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden. She had daughter Lena with actor Dorian Bindels in November. After the birth, she was supposed to return to the series, but she noticed that she was not ready to work full-time. Playing part-time in the series was not an option.
The 35-year-old Wierenga won the Televizier-Ring Acteur in 2023 for her role as Vening.