Maureen was born in the kingdom of Lesotho (Africa) on July 21st, 1974. She was adopted when she was one years old by a Dutch family. She studied drama for one year at a theater school in Uppsala (Sweden), before she played in "Goudkust" (1996). She had a small role in the comedy 'De Victorie' and the drama series 'De Winkel'. At the moment Maureen is studying at the European Institute of psycho-social education. Since 2001 She has hosted 'Hart van Nederland', a news show. She also hosts the Infoshow about foodhygiene, 'De smaakpolitie'.