After appearing in several video clips, van Dam got the role of the conceited Bionda in the kids soap ZOOP, which was aired on the Dutch Nickelodeon. In 2005, the first movie about the show was released in Dutch theaters: Zoop in Africa The movie was followed by Zoop in India (2006).
Van Dam gained prominence after making several TV appearances, and then secured the role of the proud Bionda in the children's television series ZOOP, which aired on Dutch Nickelodeon. A film adaptation of the show was released in 2005: Zoop in Africa The movie was followed by another installment, Zoop in India (2006).