Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau is a Spanish-Dutch actress and television host.
Background
Sneijder-Cabau was born on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Her father, Xavier Cabau (1954–2007), was Spanish, while her mother, Richarda "Rici" van Kasbergen, is Dutch. Sneijder-Cabau"s childhood in Spain was marked by domestic violence, after her father experienced financial problems and became addicted to drugs.
Career
Xavier Cabau was a wealthy entrepreneur known as the "King of Ibiza", who owned several discothèques, restaurants, and bars. She has seven siblings, as well as five half-siblings from her father"s second marriage. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, Sneijder-Cabau decided to pursue an acting career.
Sneijder-Cabau appeared in the Dutch productions Snowfever (2004) and Costa! (2005).
From 2005 to 2008, she had a recurring role in the soap opera Onderweg naar morgen. A real-life WAG, she appeared in the third season of the dramedy Voetbalvrouwen, similar to the British series Football players" Wives.
In 2006, 2007, and 2009, Sneijder-Cabau was voted the "Sexiest Dutch Woman" by the Dutch FHM.