Emma Kok (born 12 March 2008[1][2]) is a Dutch singer. She rose to prominence in 2021 after winning the tenth season of The Voice Kids. In 2023, her performance of "Voilà " with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra went viral, amassing over 60 million views on YouTube.[3]
Early life
Emma Kok was born in Maastricht and grew up in Kerkrade.[4] Her parents, Vico and Nathalie Kok, are both musicians who met at a concert hall.[5][6] She has two siblings: a brother named Enzo and a sister named Sophie.[7] Her brother is a violinist[8][9] and her sister is a classical singer.[10][11]
Kok has gastroparesis[12][13] and has been dependent on a feeding tube since the age of nine months.[14] She stated that she had been bullied since the fifth grade because of her illness and consequential smaller stature.[15]
Career
2021â2022: The Voice Kids
In June 2021, Kok won the tenth season of The Voice Kids under the coaching of rapper Ali B.[11][16] In August of that year, she sang at a benefit concert for the victims of the 2021 European floods in Limburg.[17]
On 11 March 2022, Kok released her first single, "Laat Mij Een Vlinder Zijn".[18][19]
2023âpresent: Ministars, "VoilĂ ", AndrĂ© Rieu collaborations
In February 2023, Kok won the inaugural season of Ministars with her rendition of "Voilà " by Barbara Pravi.[20] Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu, also from Maastricht, was reportedly so impressed with Kok's performance that he invited her to perform "Voilà " at his annual concert series at the Vrijthof in July 2023.[21] This performance soon went viral, amassing 2.6 million views in five days.[22][23] She went on to release three covers with Rieu in 2023: "Voilà ",[24] "White Christmas",[25] and "All I Want for Christmas Is You".[26] She also participated in Rieu's Christmas concerts at the MECC Maastricht in December 2023.[27] On Christmas, she was a guest on Die Helene Fischer Show , where she sang "Voilà " with Helene Fischer.[28][29]
Kok joined André Rieu on his world tour beginning in January 2024.[30][31] On 24 April 2024, she was a presenter at the Musical Awards Gala in Leusden.[32] The following month, on Liberation Day, she sang at the annual 5 Mei-Concert on the Amstel in Amsterdam. The concert was attended by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Måxima.[33][34][35]
Other work
In 2023, Kok founded Gastrostars, a foundation to help patients with gastroparesis.[6][36]
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
---|---|---|
"Laat Mij Een Vlinder Zijn" | 2022 | Non-album single |
"Strijder" | 2023 | Non-album single |
"Voilà " (with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra) |
Non-album single | |
"White Christmas" (with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra) |
Non-album single | |
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" (with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra) |
Non-album single | |
"VoilĂ " (with Helene Fischer) |
Non-album single | |
"Dancing On The Stars" (with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra) |
2024 | Non-album single |
References
- ^ @emmakokofficial (12 March 2024). "it's my sweet 16 đ€ happy bday to me đ€" – via Instagram.
- ^ @emmakokofficial (12 March 2023). ""Cause When You're 15" đ€ #happybdaytome" – via Instagram.
- ^ 15 Year Old Emma Kok Sings VoilĂ â AndrĂ© Rieu, Maastricht 2023 (official video). AndrĂ© Rieu. 3 August 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "André Rieu en Emma Kok, authentiek en onbevangen". De Limburger (in Dutch). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Thewissen, Pascale (14 July 2023). "Na talentenshows zingt Emma Kok (15) nu bij André Rieu: 'Als ze van het podium komt, zegt ze: dat was cool. Morgen weer'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b Rekers, Sterre (18 December 2023). "2023 was een topjaar voor Emma Kok: 'Nu op wereldtour'". Linda (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ @emmakokofficial (30 September 2023). "Brother and Sisters day đ I love you to the đ and back" – via Instagram.
- ^ van den Camp, Jos (4 May 2020). "Violist Enzo Kok (17) op de bres en bĂŒhne voor getroffen artiesten". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Doesborg, Tom (14 October 2022). "Violist Enzo Kok: 'Ik ben geen wonderkind'". 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Hoekstra, Ivar (3 June 2021). "Emma van The Voice Kids uit Kerkrade is niet het enige talent in het gezin: 'Wij zijn nooit jaloers op elkaar'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b Kösters, Carlijn (28 May 2021). "Voice Kids-finalist Emma doorbreekt taboes met ziekte". 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Meeuwissen, Marjanka (10 September 2023). "Tienerster Emma Kok (15) wil wereldberoemd Ă©n gezond worden, maar dat laatste zal niet lukken". RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Curfs, Renate (21 July 2023). "Emma (15) heeft gastroparese: 'Met sondevoeding kun je honderd worden'". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Emma Kok, winnares van The Voice Kids, ambassadeur van Kinder onderzoekfonds Limburg". Navenant (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Interview met Emma Kok over pesten en gastroparesis (in Dutch). Maikel Bergman. 11 February 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ van Wijk, Leon (4 June 2021). "1,2 miljoen mensen zien dit jonge talent The Voice Kids winnen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Goldhoorn, Charlotte (30 July 2021). "Emma Kok treedt op op benefietconcert voor Limburg". Kidsweek (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ van der Weerden, Tim (11 March 2022). "The Voice Kids-winnares Emma brengt eerste single uit". 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Hoekstra, Ivar (11 March 2022). "Eerste single Emma Kok is uit: 'Dit lied is mijn verhaal'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ van Wijk, Leon (18 February 2023). "SBS 6-show Ministars past regels aan vanwege bijzonder doel van winnaar Emma (14)". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ de Heus, Maurice (7 July 2023). "Emma Kok in extase over optreden bij Andre Rieu". 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Segers, Maxime (9 August 2023). "15-jarige Emma gaat viraal met vertolking van VoilĂ : 'Zo extreem had ik niet verwacht'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Pollemans, Joël (19 August 2023). "Tienerster kampt al jaren met gezondheidsproblemen: het verborgen verdriet van Emma Kok". Story (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Fleur (11 August 2023). "André Rieu en 15-jarige Emma brengen hun versie van 'Voilà ' uit". Story (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ @andrerieu (23 December 2023). "White Christmas by Emma Kok â Experience the magic of 'Christmas with AndrĂ©', where dreams of a white Christmas come to life! âđ Stream the full song now on your favorite music app!" – via Instagram.
- ^ @andrerieu (19 December 2023). "Did you listen to All I Want For Christmas Is You yet? Now available on all streaming services - link in bio! đđ€¶đ»đ" – via Instagram.
- ^ Hoekstra, Ivar (10 December 2023). "Staande ovatie: onweerstaanbare Emma Kok geeft kerstconcert André Rieu extra dimensie". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Nijen Twilhaar, Harrie (4 December 2023). "Helene Fischer strikt Emma Kok voor 'atemlos' optreden in kerstshow". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Laarman, Maura (21 December 2023). "Emma Kok enthousiast na super jaar: 'Alle dromen uitgekomen'". L1 Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ van Rhee, Annemart (30 December 2023). "Emma Kok (15) gaat met André Rieu op wereldtournee: 'Ik hoop wel dat ik dan van mijn vliegangst af ben'". Het Parool (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Rebergen, Machiel (25 December 2023). "Eerst kerst in Kerkrade, dan gaat Emma Kok (15) op wereldtournee". RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Versteegen, Paul (23 April 2024). "Emma Kok deelt Musical Award uit". ZO-NWS (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Hoekstra, Ivar (5 May 2024). "Als Emma Kok zingt aan de Amstel, zingt koningin MĂĄxima zachtjes mee". De Limburger (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Schreuder, Christianne (6 May 2024). "Emma Kok over 5-meiconcert: 'MĂĄxima kwam meteen naar me toe'". L1 Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Haarman, Sanne (2 May 2024). "Programma, bereikbaarheid en meer praktische info over het 5 mei-concert op de Amstel". Indebuurt (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Lemmens, Ingrid (5 June 2023). "Emma Kok richt stichting op voor eigen ziekte". 1Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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