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Mexico

Juan de la Cruz Zurita

43.3M followers

Juan Pablo Martínez-Zurita Arellano, known professionally as Juanpa Zurita, was born on March 29, 1996, in Mexico City, Mexico. His parents are Fernando Martínez-Zurita Reed and Teresa Arellano, and he has three siblings: Fernando, Andrés, and Paola Zurita. Due to his father's role as a political counselor within the Mexican Embassy, his family resided in the United States for some time. Currently, Juanpa Zurita lives in Los Angeles. Zurita’s rise to prominence began in 2013 when he started creating comedy videos on Vine. His initial video, posted on June 11, 2013, featured his dog and quickly gained significant attention. By the time Vine ceased operations in 2017, he had amassed over 1.8 million followers. He diversified his content to include vlogs and other entertainment videos on YouTube, where his channel currently has over 10.5 million subscribers. In 2016, he began modeling for prestigious brands such as Pull&Bear, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, and Calvin Klein. He also published a book titled 'El estúpido libro' that same year. Juanpa Zurita’s work extends beyond comedy and modeling. In 2015, MTV Latin America recognized him as ‘Icon of the Year,’ and he co-hosted the MTV Millennial Awards in 2017 with Lele Pons. Beginning in 2018, he has undertaken acting roles, such as portraying Alex Basteri, Luis Miguel’s brother, within the Luis Miguel television series; additionally, short films and series have featured him. He also served as a judge on Pequeños Gigantes in 2020 and hosted the second season of Nickelodeon's The Substitute. Demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian causes, Zurita has been involved in campaigns since 2013; notably, he raised 25 million Mexican pesos in September 2017 for earthquake victims and over $2 million in 2017 through Love Army For Somalia. He received an award in the 'international' category at the Streamy Awards in September 2018, and was included on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2017. In May 2021, he launched his own bottled water brand, Water People, and released a YouTube Originals documentary called ‘Aislados: Un Documental en Cuarentena’ in June 2020.

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Indonesia

Jessica Iskandar

32.7M followers

Jessica Iskandar, often called Jedar, is an Indonesian actress, model, presenter, and singer. Born on January 29, 1988, in Jakarta, she comes from a family representing different faiths; her father is Muslim and her mother is Protestant Christian. As the youngest of five children and the only daughter, Jessica’s early education included attending Bunda Mulia School for high school and later studying Interior Design at Trisakti University. She left university after three semesters to pursue her career, which began with freelance modeling for Seventeen magazine in April 2004 and further developed through attendance at John Casablanca modelling school. Jessica Iskandar’s career gained momentum with her film debut as Kara in Dealova in 2005, followed by a role in the Malaysian film Diva in 2007. From 2008 to 2012, she appeared in numerous soap operas and television movies. She also worked as a presenter on Dahsyat RCTI from March 2011 to 2013. Jessica documented aspects of her life through two autobiographies: JEDAR: Jessica Iskandar , published in February 2013, and Jedar Power: Love, Life, Lord , released in December 2014. Her public profile expanded further when she became an Indonesia Earth Hour ambassador in 2012. Throughout her career, Jessica Iskandar has continued to diversify her professional activities. She served as a guest judge on Asia's Next Top Model Season 6 in September 2018 and co-hosted the talk show Ngopi Dara on TransTV starting in 2018. Beyond entertainment, she is a businesswoman, owning a fashion and cosmetic line, villa rental, and a bakery. Jessica’s personal life has also been widely followed; she married Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard Erbgraf von Waldburg-Wolfegg-Waldsee in December 2013, with the marriage registered on January 8, 2014. Their son, El Barack Alexander, was born in the United States in July 2014. The marriage ended in divorce in October 2015. She later announced her engagement to Richard Kyle in June 2019 and subsequently married Vincent Verhaag Andrianto on October 22, 2021. She has two additional sons, Don Azaiah Jan Verhaag (born May 6, 2022) and Hagia Alyara Verhaag (born December 2, 2024).

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United States

Jamie Foxx

18.5M followers

Eric Marlon Bishop, who performs under the name Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, singer and film producer. He first broke into the spotlight as a regular cast member on the sketch series In Living Color, appearing from 1991 until 1994. The recognition he earned there paved the way for his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, a project he headlined, helped create and produced between 1996 and 2001.

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Jimmy Carr, comedian from Ireland – dark comedy, deadpan

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Nov 13, 2026 Ireland

Jimmy Carr

7.2M followers

James Anthony Patrick Carr, known professionally as Jimmy Carr, is a comedian and presenter with roots in both London and Ireland. Born on September 15, 1972, in Isleworth, London, he comes from parents Nora Mary Lawlor and Patrick James Carr, who hail from Limerick, Ireland. His father worked in finance, eventually serving as treasurer for Unisys. Carr’s parents separated in 1994. He received his education at Farnham Common School, Burnham Grammar School, and later the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, completing his sixth form there. A diagnosis of dyslexia presented challenges in his early years, impacting his reading and writing until around age ten or eleven. Academically, he excelled, earning a first-class honors degree in social science and political science from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1994. Following university, Carr briefly worked in marketing at Shell before taking voluntary redundancy in January 2000. This marked a significant shift as he began his career in comedy, performing his first paid stand-up gig that same month. He is recognized for his distinctive comedic style, characterized by rapid-fire delivery and dark humor that frequently pushes boundaries. Carr’s work often involves edgy and controversial material, delivered with a deadpan expression. He has been a consistent presence on television screens since 2004, hosting The Big Fat Quiz of the Year . From 2005 to 2021, he presented 8 Out of 10 Cats , and continues to host its spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown , since 2012. He also hosted A Comedy Roast in 2010, and Roast Battle from 2018 to 2020. Carr’s versatility extends beyond television, with appearances on Top Gear where he set a celebrity test track lap record, and guest spots on American late-night shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show . He currently hosts I Literally Just Told You on Channel 4. His comedy is widely accessible through various platforms, including Netflix specials, his official YouTube channel featuring full shows, and DVD releases of his stand-up performances. Carr has also explored the theory behind humor, publishing books like 'On Jokes', 'The Carr-Tell', and 'The Naked Jape'. He continues to engage with audiences through live performances, currently touring with his show ‘Killing Jokes’, and frequently participates in podcast appearances.

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Canada

Jim Carrey

5.7M followers

James Eugene Carrey, born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and visual artist. He holds dual citizenship. His parents were Kathleen, a homemaker, and Percival Carrey, a jazz musician and accountant; he is the fourth of five children. Early financial hardships led his family to live in a caravan and then a tent. From a young age, Carrey practiced facial expressions in front of a mirror and began performing comedy at age seven. Carrey’s career began with stand-up comedy performances at Yuk Yuk's comedy club in Toronto, where he became a headliner by 1981. A Toronto Star critic described him as a "real star who comes alive" that year. He moved to Los Angeles, California, with $1,000 in 1981 and performed at the Comedy Store, touring with Rodney Dangerfield. Although he auditioned for Saturday Night Live in 1980, he was not selected. His early film roles included appearances in Introducing... Janet (1983) and Copper Mountain (1983), where he imitated Sammy Davis Jr. Between 1990 and 1994, his involvement with the Fox sketch comedy show *In Living Color* significantly increased his public profile. The year 1994 marked a significant turning point, with the release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective , The Mask , and Dumb and Dumber . The success of these films solidified Carrey’s position as a leading comedic actor of his generation, recognized for his dynamic and physical humor. He continued to star in box office hits such as Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Batman Forever (1995), Liar Liar (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Bruce Almighty (2003), Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), and Yes Man (2008). He reprised his role in Dumb and Dumber To (2014). Carrey has also demonstrated success in dramatic roles, earning Golden Globe Awards for his performances in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), and receiving further nominations for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and the Showtime tragicomedy series Kidding (2018–2020). Robotnik, and is slated to appear in an upcoming live-action movie adaptation of The Jetsons . He will also be a presenter and performer at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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Italy

Jimmy Kimmel

4.6M followers

James Christian Kimmel, known professionally as Jimmy Kimmel, is an American television host and comedian. Born in New York City on November 13, 1967, he holds both American and Italian citizenship. His family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was nine years old, and he later attended Ed W. He briefly attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Arizona State University before pursuing a career in entertainment. Kimmel began his professional journey working in radio while still in high school. From 2013 to 2018, he worked on KROQ-FM’s Kevin & Bean morning program in Los Angeles as “Jimmy the Sports Guy,” and concurrently served as a co-host for The Me and Him Show in Seattle. His television career took off with roles co-hosting Comedy Central’s The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money , for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. He has also served as a producer for shows like Crank Yankers , Sports Show with Norm Macdonald , and The Andy Milonakis Show . Kimmel’s mother is of Italian descent, with grandparents who immigrated from Ischia, Naples; he obtained Italian citizenship in 2025. Beginning in 2003, Kimmel has been both the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a role that has made him a significant presence in late-night television and granted him the longest continuous hosting record among current U.S. hosts. The Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by him on three occasions: 2012, 2016, and 2020; additionally, he has hosted the Academy Awards four times, occurring in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024. His family connections are also evident in his work; his uncle, Frank Potenza, frequently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! until his death in 2011, and his cousin Sal Iacono worked as a writer and comedian for the show, while his brother Jonathan directs for it.

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Jack Whitehall, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Dec 29, 2026 United Kingdom

Jack Whitehall

4.6M followers

Born in London on July 7, 1988, Jack Whitehall is a British comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. His parents are television producer Michael Whitehall and actress Hilary Whitehall (née Isbister), which has certainly influenced his comedic perspective. He began his career performing stand-up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, first appearing in 2009 and winning two competitions in 2007. Following this early success, he attended Tower House School and Marlborough College before studying history of art at the University of Manchester, though he left after only two terms. From 2011 to 2016, he portrayed JP in the television series *Fresh Meat*, and between 2012 and 2014, and again from 2022 to 2024, he played Alfie Wickers in *Bad Education*. In 2015, he contributed to the creation of *The Bad Education Movie*, a film version, and also helped write the television program. He was a regular panelist on A League of Their Own from 2012 to 2018. Whitehall’s professional path extends past acting; for instance, he headlined *Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father* on Netflix (2017) along with *Decline and Fall* on BBC (2017), where he had another role. He has also appeared in Bounty Hunters (2017-2019) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018), as well as currently appearing in Good Omens (2019). Throughout his career, Whitehall has toured extensively with five stand-up shows: Jack Whitehall Live (2010–2011), Gets Around (2014), At Large (2017), Stood Up (2019), and Settle Down (2023–2024). The Gets Around tour in 2014 and At Large in 2017 were both sold-out arena tours in the UK, with the latter being filmed for Netflix. From 2018 until 2021, Whitehall presented the BRIT Awards, then again in both 2025 and 2026. He hosted the BAFTA Britannia Awards during 2015, 2017, plus 2018, while also leading the Royal Variety Performance in 2015; this made him the youngest individual ever to do so. Upcoming projects include a role in Jungle Cruise (2020) alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.

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United States

JP Sears

4.3M followers

Jonathan Patrick Sears, an American comedian, builds a YouTube channel that delivers satirical clips lampooning lifestyle gurus, wellness coaches and assorted government policies.

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United States

Joe Vargas

3.2M followers

Jose Antonio Vargas, an American media commentator and YouTuber, is best known for embodying Angry Joe, the namesake host of his critique‑focused YouTube channel AngryJoeShow.

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Jim Gaffigan, comedian from the United States

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Nov 14, 2026 United States

Jim Gaffigan

2.9M followers

James Christopher Gaffigan, an American stand‑up comedian, actor, writer and producer, has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He has authored two books that made the New York Times bestseller list, won three Emmys for his performances, and released recordings that achieved multi‑platinum status. Billboard placed his 2025 tour among the ten highest‑grossing comedy tours of the year.

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Thailand

Jennie Panhan

2.8M followers

Watchara Sukchum, known onstage as Jennie Panhan, is a Thai actress and TV presenter. She has anchored several GMMTV series, among them Toey Tiew Thai: The Route, Hungry Sister and Jen Jud God Jig. In supporting parts she earned recognition for her work in Room Alone 401‑410 (2014), 3 Will Be Free (2019) and The Shipper (2020).

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Spain

José Mota

2.5M followers

José Sánchez Mota, born on June 30, 1965, in Montiel, Ciudad Real, Spain, is a multifaceted Spanish entertainer. He functions as a comedian, television director, satirist, singer, and actor, demonstrating a wide range of talents. His career began unexpectedly while serving in the military in 1985. A significant turning point arrived in 1986 when he met Juan Muñoz during military service, forging a close friendship that led to the formation of the comedy duo Cruz y Raya. Cruz y Raya became a prominent force in Spanish comedy from 1989 to 2007. They initially performed at small theaters in Madrid, including 'Cien personajes en busca de humor', and received early support from Javier Sardá, who gave them their first radio show, 'La Bisagra'. The duo achieved wider recognition through television appearances on programs like 'Pero ¿esto qué es?' (1989), 'Tutti Frutti' (Telecinco), and by replacing Martes y Trece in New Year's Eve specials on TVE. Notably, they presented the New Year's Eve chimes at the Puerta del Sol in 1993. Their work earned them three TP de Oro awards (1990, 2001, 2006). Following the separation from Cruz y Raya in November 2007, Mota embarked on a solo career. His comedy is characterized by political satire, impersonations of public figures—including Bear Grylls, Woody Allen, Larry King, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Mariano Rajoy, Merkel and Sarkozy—and original characters like 'La Vieja'l Visillo. He has also created memorable catchphrases like 'behind the musgo'. He hosted 'La Hora de José Mota' from 2009 to 2012, winning an Ondas Award in 2010 for the show. Subsequent hosting roles include 'José Mota presenta...' (2015-2016) and 'José Mota presenta' (from 2015 onwards). His versatility extends to voice acting in animation films such as Monsters, Inc. and the Shrek films, and he adapted The Producers for Spanish audiences in 2006. He has received several accolades, including an Ondas Award for Best Fictional Actor in 2015, and Goya Award nominations for Best New Actor (2012) and Best Supporting Actor (2018). He also appeared on Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta from 2020 to 2021. He directed films 'Hoy no, mañana' (2019) and '¿Y si sí...?' (2021).