Laura Verlinden (Diest, February 21, 1984) is a Belgian actress trained at the prestigious Herman Teirlinck Instituut in Antwerp. Her film career began with key collaborations, particularly with director Felix van Groeningen on the films *Ben X* (2007) and *De Helaasheid der Dingen* (The Misfortunates, 2009). She gained international recognition by appearing in prominent productions such as Jaco Van Dormael's *Le tout nouveau testament* (The Brand New Testament, 2015), Michael Haneke's *Happy End* (2017), and Laura Wandel's *Un monde* (Playground, 2021). Her intense performances have earned her several Magritte Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress, notably for her roles in *Le tout nouveau testament* and *Un monde*. In addition to her work on the big screen, Verlinden maintains a prolific stage career, collaborating with major Flemish theater companies such as NTGent and Het Toneelhuis, demonstrating remarkable artistic versatility.