Lou Goossens

Lou Goossens born on February 24 2009 in rural Belgium is a young actor recognized for his remarkable performances in cinema and television He has a brother Jul Goossens who is also an actor He began his career in 2022 with the short film Alleen Ik Only Me Me Alone in which he played the role of Flor In 2024 he landed his first leading role in the drama film Young Hearts directed by Anthony Schatteman where he portrays Elias a 14yearold teenager experiencing his first romantic emotions That same year he appeared in the television series Moresnet playing the young Ben Schotz His performance in Young Hearts was highly acclaimed by critics earning him several awards in 2024 including a Special Mention at the New York Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Film Festival and the Outstanding Emerging Talent Award at FilmOut San Diego In 2025 he was nominated for the Magritte Award for Best Promising Actor for this role Beyond his acting career Lou Goossens is active on social media particularly on Instagram where he shares moments from his professional and personal life with his many followers With an already promising career Lou Goossens is considered one of the most talented young actors of his generation in Belgian and international cinema