verloving in tijden van kanker: huwelijk voor Tina de Bruin en Vincent Croiset wordt haastwerk
Amsterdam, maandag, 2 maart 2026.
Het nieuws verspreidt zich snel: Tina de Bruin en Vincent Croiset gaan trouwen. Hun verloving komt in een moeilijke periode. Vincent kreeg vorig jaar de diagnose darmkanker. Het stel besloot de trouwplannen naar voren te halen. Ze willen dingen geregeld hebben. Het aanzoek gebeurde op een bijzondere plek. Tijdens een vakantie op Zanzibar, in het populaire The Rock Restaurant. Op het taartje stond: ‘wil je met me trouwen?’. Tina was ontroerd. Het echtpaar is al jaren gelukkig samen. Ze delen een zoon, Teddy. Nu kiest het paar voor liefde en zekerheid. Ze trouwen in april 2026. De strijd tegen de ziekte maakt elk moment extra waardevol. Plukken de dag noemt Vincent het. Zijn behandeling vindt plaats in het Antoni van Leeuwenhoek. De komende maanden staan ze samen op het toneel in De Opvolgers van De Nieuwe Ploeg.
a public declaration amid private struggle
Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset announced their engagement following years together in the public eye. Their relationship, which began in 2015, took a profound turn after Croiset revealed his diagnosis of colorectal cancer in October 2025 [AD]. The couple, parents to son Teddy, decided to accelerate wedding plans as a gesture of unity and resilience [RTL][Shownieuws]. The announcement emerged during an interview with the Algemeen Dagblad, where Croiset spoke candidly about love, illness, and commitment [AD].
the proposal at the rock restaurant
Croiset proposed to de Bruin during a summer vacation in Zanzibar in 2025, choosing the iconic The Rock Restaurant for its romantic isolation accessible only at low tide [AD]. Though de Bruin reportedly dislikes desserts, the couple ordered a cheesecake that carried a hidden message: ‘Will you marry me?’ [Shownieuws]. Upon delivery, Croiset got down on one knee, prompting an emotional reaction from his partner [Telegraaf]. He later described her as deeply moved by the surprise, marking it as a highlight before his health crisis unfolded [AD].
wedding plans shaped by illness
Originally planning a future ceremony, the pair brought forward their marriage to April 2026 due to Croiset’s ongoing battle with aggressive colon cancer [AD]. In interviews, Croiset emphasized the desire to formalize commitments while facing medical uncertainty [AD]. “We want things arranged because of the illness,” he stated plainly [Shownieuws]. For both partners, the wedding represents more than tradition—it symbolizes stability, shared joy, and defiance against looming adversity amidst active treatment protocols [RTL].
cancer journey and experimental therapy
Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bowel cancer in late 2025, Croiset underwent treatment at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam, a leading center for oncology care [AD]. His regimen includes an innovative early-stage immunotherapy typically reserved for terminal phases but administered earlier based on emerging efficacy data [AD]. Medical professionals observed positive responses, with Croiset reporting renewed energy levels though long-term outcomes remain uncertain [AD]. He continues regular monitoring alongside performance duties.
continuing life through art and family
Despite health challenges, Croiset remains active professionally, starring in De Opvolgers, a theatrical production by De Nieuwe Ploeg running from March to June 2026 [AD]. Performances began just days after this report’s publication, underscoring his determination to maintain normalcy [AD]. Alongside partner Tina de Bruin—a recognized actress and cabaret performer—he balances fatherhood, artistic expression, and personal healing [Trendr]. Their collective focus rests on living fully now, embracing moments without excessive projection into an unpredictable future [AD].