Manda Ophuis

Manda Ophuis (born 27 November 1980) is a Dutch singer and composer, who is best known for being the lead vocalist in the Dutch symphonic rock band Nemesea. She has been involved in music since a young age.

Manda Ophuis
Background information
Birth name	Manda Ophuis
Born	(1980-11-27) 27 November 1980
Origin	Netherlands
Genres	Symphonic metal, alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2002–2016
Labels	Napalm
Associated acts	Nemesea, After Forever, Dark Moor
Website	Nemesea

Biography

In 1998, Manda started taking singing lessons. Her teacher was a student at the conservatory in Groningen where she would be permitted a year later. There she began taking vocal lessons with Floor van Zutphen who remained her vocal teacher during her time at the conservatory (2000–2004).

In 2003 Manda started taking classical singing lessons too, also with a student from the same conservatory. She took those lessons for two years.

Manda graduated in 2004.

In 2005 Manda found a new vocal teacher in Kees Taal. Kees taught her about breathing, resonance and how to use the whole body as an instrument.

In 2011 Manda decided that she wanted to go broader and started taking singing lessons with Setske Mostaert as well.

1 August 2016 Manda decided to quit the band, after 14 years. She will continue working with children from now on.[1]

Personal life

In her spare time, Manda cooks, writes, and reads. Her main inspirations are Anneke van Giersbergen, Tori Amos, Christina Aguilera, and Kelly Clarkson.[2]

References

1. Norman van den Wildenberg (1 August 2016). "Zangeres Manda Ophuis verlaat Nemesea". rockmuzine.nl. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
2. Jim Hall (30 March 2008). "Manda Ophuis (Nemesea) Interview at Musical Discoveries". Musicaldiscoveries.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013.