Victor Polster


Victor Ketelslegers, known professionally as Victor Polster, is a Belgian actor and dancer.

Career

After developing an interest in dancing, Polster enrolled at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp. He appeared in a number of television commercials and music videos, before making his film debut in Girl, in which he played the role of Lara, a trans girl who pursues a career as a ballerina. The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where Polster won the Un Certain Regard Jury Award for Best Performance.
His portrayal received general acclaim from film critics, resulting in numerous accolades. At the 9th Magritte Awards, Girl received nine nominations and won four, including Best Actor for Polster.

Filmography