Anniek Pheifer droomt van kostuumdrama met Olivia Colman
Amsterdam, zaterdag, 28 februari 2026.
Actrice Anniek Pheifer (48) opent over haar verleden en ambities. Ze blikte terug op haar jonge jaren, toen ze worstelde met haar uiterlijk en acné. Ze wilde zo dun en zo knap mogelijk zijn. Die onzekerheid is nu verdwenen. Ze voelt zich ouder, rustiger en zekerder. Haar rol als Maureen in Costa! ligt ver achter haar. Nu is ze docent geschiedenis en moeder van twee jongens. Professioneel koestert ze een droom. Ze zou graag spelen in een internationale productie. Haar ideale tegenspeler? Oscar-winnares Olivia Colman. Liever in Engeland, misschien in een kostuumdrama of een Britse comedy. Denk aan After Life. Pheifer benadrukt dat het bij dromen blijft. Toch klinkt het als een plan, niet als een wens.
reflections on youth and insecurity
Anniek Pheifer openly discusses her younger years marked by deep insecurities about her appearance. She felt pressured to be as thin and attractive as possible, struggling with acne that led to hours spent covering it with makeup. This constant focus on looks caused significant distress during her early career. Her perspective has since evolved dramatically. Now 48, she reflects on that time with compassion, wishing she could comfort her younger self. The emotional weight of those experiences still resonates with her today [1].
growth through aging and motherhood
Pheifer finds peace in growing older, describing it as a calmer and more confident phase of life. She no longer feels easily shaken or overwhelmed by external judgment. As a mother of two grown sons and a newly appointed history teacher, her priorities have shifted fundamentally. While she occasionally misses youthful energy and effortless clothing fit, she does not feel compelled to resist aging. Her sense of self now comes from within rather than physical appearance [2].
dreams of international collaboration
Professionally, Pheifer harbors aspirations beyond Dutch productions. Her ideal project would be filming in England alongside acclaimed actor Olivia Colman. A period drama or a British comedy series such as Ricky Gervais’s After Life appeals strongly to her. She admires how British creators blend humor with serious themes. Though framed as a dream, her ambition signals ongoing artistic drive despite her multifaceted life outside acting [1].
upcoming cycling challenge in india
Pheifer will soon take part in the television event The Bicycle Race, cycling across India with partner Arjan Ederveen. The competition spans four grueling stages, each approximately 100 kilometers, ridden through chaotic traffic and extreme heat. Success depends not just on speed but also on earning money via cultural tasks often located off-route. Teams manage their own accommodations, sometimes staying with local families. The lowest-scoring pair is eliminated after each stage [3].