Han Eu-ddeum is a South Korean performer who works as both an actress and a model. Her television portfolio includes the dramas Righteous Love, Nevertheless and Celebrity. In addition, she has acted in films such as Revivre and Gentleman.
Hasse Brontén is a Swedish stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and former police officer. Born on March 19, 1967, in Hägersten, he has a Swedish father and a German mother. His career path took an unexpected turn after years of service in law enforcement; he transitioned from being a police officer to becoming a comedian. He is also a popular conference host for galas and events, and a well-regarded comedian in Sweden. Brontén’s comedy frequently references his past career. He attended the Police Academy in 1988 and worked at Norrmalmspolisen in Stockholm, including time on the street patrol group on Sergels torg. His experiences extended to serving on the Rave Commission and working for the Swedish Security Service (Säpo), even being stationed in Gothenburg during the Gothenburg riots in 2001. He took a stand-up course at the Dramatic Institute and was voted Newcomer of the Year at the Swedish Stand-up Gala in 2005 by Stockholm Comedy Klubb. He also participated in the 'Worlds Funniest Cop Competition' in Jacksonville, Florida in 2005, placing third. His ability to combine humor with elegance and professionalism is appreciated by clients. Currently, Brontén performs a solo show called ‘Daddy Deluxe,’ which explores the experience of becoming a father twice, once at 24 and again at 52. This show, his first in about ten years following 'Hasse Brontén Live' and 'Bipopulär,' examines contrasts between being a young versus an older father, touching on life choices, crises, and dreams. He is scheduled to perform ‘Daddy Deluxe’ in November 2026 at Norra Brunn, Raw Comedy, and again at Norra Brunn. Beyond stand-up, he has appeared in various film and television productions, including the Netflix series 'Den osannolika mördaren' and the SVT humor series 'Flykten till Östermalm,’ and is appearing in an upcoming American film called ‘Eonblade.’ He also hosts the morning show 'Morronrock' on Rockklassiker radio and maintains a podcast, Snutsnack, since 2017, discussing life as a police officer. His website is www.bronten.se.
Beginning his career as a warm-up comedian for acts like Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn is now a German stand-up comedian working in the UK. Born on April 10, 1974, in Hagen, West Germany, he initially studied Business Administration in Münster before briefly working in customer relations and then in marketing for Wycombe Wanderers. Before becoming a comedian, Henning Wehn relocated to the UK to work within the marketing sector. From October 2003, he has presented himself as the 'German Comedy Ambassador in London,' a title he continues to hold. Wehn’s comedy style combines dry humour with German stereotypes and observations on British life. He frequently tours and performs with fellow German comedian Otto Kuhnle, and has also performed stand-up comedy tours worldwide. His shows have included 'My Struggle' (2011), 'No Surrender' (2012-2013), and 'Westphalia Is Not an Option' (2016-2017), among others. He is known for analyzing jokes in detail and explaining punchlines extensively, often using a German accent when telling jokes. In 2015, he explored the cultural divide between East and West Germany in a BBC World Service documentary called 'Wall in the Head'. His comedy frequently uses German stereotypes, exaggerating them to hold up a mirror to his British audience. Wehn has gained recognition through various avenues. He initially gained recognition in Germany through a comedy format on the Lokalradio Antenne Münster. He has appeared on several British panel shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, and QI, and is a recurring panellist on BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk and Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth. He presented 'An Immigrant’s Guide to Britain' in 2015, and co-hosted the travelogue 'The Road to Rio' with Mark Watson in 2014. He has also recorded 'Henning Knows Best' for BBC Radio 2, and hosts the podcast 'In the Membrane' with Jake Wood. In 2005, he won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year award, and in 2004, he secured the Bracknell Comedy Festival New Act Competition. He is likely the only German stand-up comedian in the UK, and performs his own shows at numerous British comedy clubs.
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Ha Ji-young, a South Korean actress and model, began her acting career in 2003 with KBS’s 18th Public Bond Comedy, and is noted for her parts in Divorce Lawyer in Love, You Call It Passion, and The Legend.
Heinz Gröning, born November 18, 1965, in Emmerich, is a German comedian, musician, and moderator. He is also known professionally as 'Der unglaubliche Heinz,' a stage persona inspired by The Incredible Hulk. Gröning's journey began with years of performing street theater and playing in various bands. Following military service, he pursued studies in medicine in Cologne and even completed an internship working as a doctor in pathology. This background informs his current work, which often incorporates medical references. Gröning gained wider recognition starting in 2007 as a regular guest on the show 'NightWash' on Comedy Central. His performances are characterized by singing and reciting self-written songs and poems, frequently using a Reclam booklet titled 'Ich bin ein sensibler Poet, gefangen im Körper eines zu stark behaarten LKW-Fahrers'. He often incorporates musical interludes, walking to his guitar with the announcement that women are present to witness this act. Throughout his career, he has released several CDs and hosted various television programs, including the first season of 'u. A. w. g. – um Antwort wird gebeten' on Comedy Central in early 2007, and 38 episodes of the comedy series 'Fun(k)haus' on WDR television from June 2007 to May 2010. He also presented ten episodes of the short ‘poetical comedy series’ Poetry Comedy on Sat.1 Comedy. Over three decades, Gröning has cultivated a distinctive comedic style that blends stand-up texts with play scenes featuring expressive mimicry and choreographed songs. His Christmas comedy program, "VERSCHOLLEN IM WEIHNACHTSSTOLLEN" (Lost in the Christmas Stollen), has become a tradition for many families, likened to having a Christmas tree. This show, which he has performed for 25 years, incorporates parodies of artists like Elvis Presley, Herbert Grönemeyer, Shirin David, and Rolf Zuckowski. Critics have praised it highly; the Rheinische Post called it the funniest Christmas comedy evening they had seen, while the Kölner Stadtanzeiger described it as very personal, very Christmassy, and incredibly humorous. With over 307 appearances, more than 40,000 audience members have attended his shows, generating over 50 million laughs in total. Gröning currently tours with programs like 'Dr. Laugh - BESTE MEDIZIN,' described as a humorous therapy, and continues to perform "Verschollen im Weihnachtsstollen." A new version of his show, "Heinz Punkt 25," is planned for 2025, featuring 25% of the best jokes from his career. He has received numerous awards including the Kleinkunstpreis Datteln, DER SPEZIALIST Hannover, and the Tuttlinger Krähe, and was nominated for a German Comedy Award.
The manzai duo 'Nicho Kenjuu,' affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo, was formed in June 1993 and first appeared as the 12th class of students at the NSC Osaka School. Their common name is 'Nichoken.' They were selected in the final round of the Grand Prix M-1 2003 and Nissin Foods 2014 THE MANZAI. Their official names are '2chō Kengun,' written in English letters, not the kanji 'Nichō Kengun.'
Regula Esposito comes from the Switzerland and acts as a comedian, author, actress, singer, presenter and director. Until 2008 it was part of the A-cappella and cabaret formation Acapickels. Since then she has performed independently and uses the stage name Helga Schneider.
Hans Alfredson, born Hans Folke Alfredsson on June 28, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden, was a versatile Swedish figure known as an actor, film director, writer, and comedian. His parents were Folke Alfredson and Aina Eriksson; the family relocated to Helsingborg when he was seven years old. He attended S:t Jörgens school there and later earned a fil. kand. degree from Lund University in 1956. Following university, he began working at Radiotjänst, which later became Swedish Radio. From 1948, he also started writing for Helsingborgs-Posten. Alfredson’s career took a significant turn in 1961 when he began collaborating with Tage Danielsson. Together they were known as ‘Hasse och Tage,’ and they formed the production company AB Svenska Ord that same year. This partnership resulted in numerous revues, films, and record releases on the Svenska Ljud label. Alfredson and Danielsson were recognized for their improvisational comedy, particularly evident in the Lindeman dialogues and revues such as 'Gröna Hund' and 'Gula Hund'. He starred in Grisjakten in 1970 and directed and starred in The Simple-Minded Murderer (1982), based on his novel An Evil Man . He briefly returned to revue comedy in 1984. Alfredson’s directorial work received considerable recognition. He won the Best Director award at the 11th Guldbagge Awards for Egg! Egg! A Hardboiled Story (1975), and The Simple-Minded Murderer (1981) earned three awards at the 18th Guldbagge Awards. He also secured the Best Director award at the 21st Guldbagge Awards for False as Water (1985). Beyond his comedic and film work, Alfredson authored numerous books, both comedies and tragic works. He served as director of Skansen in Stockholm from 1992 to 1994 and was promoted to honorary doctor at Lund University that year. He also received the Tage Danielsson Prize in 1987 and was named 'Årets skåning' (Skåne Person of the Year) in 1981. He appeared in the Danish TV series The Eagle in the mid-2000s, and contributed to the 2009 film adaptation of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest . Hans Alfredson died on September 10, 2017, on Lidingö.
Herbert Ballerina, whose real name is Luigi Luciano, is an Italian actor, comedian, and radio host. Born on March 7, 1980, in Campobasso, he graduated from a classical high school and later earned a degree from the DAMS (Department of Arts, Music and Spectacle) in Bologna in 2007. He moved to Milan after graduating, initially working as an assistant at Shortcut Productions before transitioning into acting and authorship roles there. Ballerina's career gained momentum through comic trailers created with Marcello Macchia, and he adopted the stage name "Herbert Ballerina" for these humorous ventures on programs like Mai dire Lunedì , Mai dire Martedì , and GialappaShow . He appeared in the 2010 film Che bella giornata , directed by Checco Zalone, and continued to build his resume with roles in web series such as Drammi medicali and La villa Di Lato . Since January 2011, he has co-hosted the popular radio show Lo Zoo di 105 on Radio 105 Network alongside Maccio Capatonda and Ivo Avido. He frequently appeared in Maccio Capatonda's webseries and collaborated with them on projects like 'L'uomo che usciva la gente'. Herbert Ballerina’s versatility is evident in his diverse television appearances, including roles in Mario (2013-2014), hosting Testa di calcio on MTV in 2014, and appearing in Italiano medio (2015) where he portrayed multiple characters. He has also been part of Quelli che il calcio since 2018 and played roles in Quel Bravo Ragazzo (2016) and Omicidio all'italiana (2017). His comedy style often features improvisation and perfect timing, drawing inspiration from Eduardo De Filippo and Nino Frassica. He reached third place in the 2021 competition LOL - Chi ride è fuori , and has recently collaborated with Stefano De Martino on shows like Bar Stella (2021-2024) and Stasera tutto è possibile . Currently, he is a cast member of the fourth season of GialappaShow (2024) and performs his own show, Come una catapulta , while also being a regular on the Rai 1 game show Affari Tuoi since 2021. He describes his media exposure as 'trawling' and finds public recognition demanding, echoing Massimo Troisi’s sentiment about celebrity.
Hans Süper, a German musician and comedian, was born Johannes 'Hans' Süper junior on March 15, 1936, in Cologne. He passed away in Cologne on December 3, 2022, at the age of 86, due to liver cancer. His father, Hans Süper senior, was a member of the Kölner Gesangsquartet De Vier Botze, establishing an early connection to music within the family. Süper began his performing career around 1950 with his older brother Paul 'Charly' Süper as 'Zwei Schnürreme,' playing accordion. During this time, he met Hans Zimmermann, who would become his future partner in the Colonia Duett. From 1974 to 1990, Süper and Zimmermann formed the Colonia Duett, entertaining audiences primarily during Carnival. Their shows featured improvisational gags and Moritaten-like compositions centered around the phrase 'Du Ei,' which later became nationally known through television appearances on WDR, ARD, and ZDF. The duo reached a peak of 250-300 performances per year. After Zimmermann’s departure, Süper partnered with Werner Keppel from 1991 to 2002 as the Süper-Duett, continuing the same stage show style. The Süper-Duett officially celebrated its farewell in January 2002 at the Cologne Gürzenich. Süper increasingly used High German in his later performances, a contrast to his partner's dialect. He briefly retired from performing in 2004 but returned in 2011 and 2012 with the program 'Mein Leben mit der Flitsch.' This program, along with his autobiography of the same name published in March 2011 by Helmut Frangenberg, highlighted his connection to his trademark instrument, a mandolin crafted by his father during wartime imprisonment, nicknamed "Flitsch." He appeared at events such as the 'Coelner Giganten' in 2012 and the Cologne Dreigestirn proclamation in January 2013. In October 2016, he performed at 'Kölle singt' in the Lanxess Arena for approximately 12,000 spectators. He received the Dürener Papiermacherorden in February 2020 and was considered a Karnevalslegende (Carnival legend) from Cologne. A memorial is planned for Cologne-Sülz in 2024, and a puppet of Süper exists at the Hänneschen-Theater.
Hisaya Morishige, a Japanese thespian and comic, was born in Hirakata, Osaka. After completing his studies at Kitano Middle School he went on to Waseda University. He first took the stage as an actor, later joining NHK as an announcer stationed in Manchukuo. His breakout in cinema came through a string of humorous parts, notably the “Company President” (Shachō) and “Station Front” (Ekimae) series produced by Toho. Over the course of his career he performed in almost 250 movies, spanning both modern settings and jidaigeki period pieces. On the theatrical board he earned acclaim for portraying Tevye in the Japanese staging of Fiddler on the Roof. Morishige also appeared in numerous television dramas and special programs, and in 1975 he became the inaugural guest on the talk show Tetsuko’s Room. He served for many years as the chairman of the Japan Actors Union, and in 1991 the Emperor honored him with the Order of Culture.
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