Famous Dutch Comedians
Emma Newman
Updated on January 17, 2026
Birthdate: January 22, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Weesp, North Holland, Netherlands
Wendy van Dijk is a Dutch actress, television presenter, and comedian. She is best known for playing a hapless Japanese journalist named Ushi Hirosaki, a character which has appeared in a television series as well as a theatrical film. Thanks to Wendy Van Dijk's portrayal of the character, Ushi has become a popular name and helped inspire similar TV characters.
