Born e 13 January 199 1 in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Marie infiltrates, who now uses her birth name Marie Benoliel, works in France as an actor, humorist and web videographer.
Markus Krebs is a German stand-up comedian born on July 26, 1970, in Duisburg. He hails from Duisburg-Neudorf and identifies as a supporter and member of the MSV Duisburg football club, having previously been involved with hooliganism for years. His early life included eye surgery due to mumps, resulting in blindness in his right eye. Before pursuing comedy, Krebs held various jobs including wholesale and foreign trade merchant, deputy hardware store manager, bus driver, and work in the restaurant industry. He is known for incorporating "Ruhrpott-Humor," humor from the Ruhr area, into his act. Krebs began his comedy career unexpectedly; he was first brought on stage in 2008 by his brother in Dinslaken to fill a last-minute need. He quickly gained recognition, winning the Niederrheinischer Comedy-Preis in 2008 and the RTL Comedy Grand Prix in 2013. His comedy style incorporates stories from his favorite pub and anecdotes from daily life, often delivered with improvisational humor and a signature stage persona that includes wearing sunglasses and a wool hat with "Ruhrpott" written on it. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including Kaya Yanar, Bülent Ceylan, TV total, Cindy aus Marzahn, Sträters Männerhaushalt, Tietjen und Hirschhausen, and Genial daneben. Markus Krebs has built a substantial career through solo programs and tours. His first tour, 'Literatur unter Betäubung,' began in January 2014, followed by 'Hocker-Rocker' from 2014 to 2016. The program 'Permanent Panne' premiered on RTL in September 2017 and was largely sold out during its 2017/18 tour. He hosted 'Die Show' in February 2018 and 'Witzearena' on RTL from September 2018 to January 2019. His subsequent tours, including 'Pass auf … kennste den?!' (starting in February 2019) and 'Comedy alle wegen mir?' (2023/24), were also sold out. Currently, he is touring with 'Bierschaum ist mein Lippenstift' in 2025. He celebrates 15 years of his career with the show '15 Jahre Markus Krebs - Das Beste aus 6 Live-Programmen,' which will have multiple dates and locations throughout Germany in 2026. Additionally, he hosts a podcast, 'Comedykation mit Markus Krebs' (since March 2020) and 'Der Theken-Talk Podcast', featuring guests like Matze Knop and Atze Schröder, available on various streaming platforms. He has also released multiple 'Best Of Witze' compilations and produces a series called 'Backstage Talk'. His YouTube channel features his podcast and comedy clips.
Mariana Mazza is a Canadian comedian and actress from Quebec. Born on July 5, 1990, in Montreal, she has Uruguayan and Lebanese heritage. She began her comedy career by performing at venues such as the Couscous Comedy Show and Le Grand Rire de Québec. Virginie Fortin and Mazza both reached the final round of 'En route vers mon premier gala Juste pour rire' in 2013, among a group of emerging comedic talents. Before appearing in that event, Mazza also took part in Avenir Lac Mégantic and performed as an opening act for hypnotists Messmer and Peter MacLeod. Mazza's work has garnered significant recognition within the comedy world. In 2014, she received the 'Just for Laughs Festival Revelation' award, solidifying her position as a rising talent. She collaborated with Virginie Fortin on several shows, including 'Mazza/Fortin : chacun son show' in 2013 and 'Two Women Show': Mazza/Fortin : 2 révélations, 1 incontournable,' which premiered in 2014. Her show 'Femme ta gueule' earned her an Olivier award for Comedian of the Year in 2017. She has also contributed to television shows like 'Alors on jase' and 'Cliptoman,' and hosted 'In chalet' in fall 2014. Beyond stand-up, Mazza has expanded her presence into acting. Since 2015, she portrays Stéphanie in the sketch series 'MED.' She appeared in films such as 'Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2' (2017) as MC and 'Father and Guns 2' (2017) as Elissa, followed by roles in 'Femme ta gueule, le film' (2020) as herself, 'Maria' (2021), and 'Lines of Escape' (2022). Mazza published her memoir, 'Montreal-Nord,' in 2022, and her second novel, Rivière-des-Prairies , was released in 2024. She recently participated in the second season of LOL: qui rira le dernier ? in 2024. In February 2025, she revealed she is married during an appearance on the podcast La vie sociale . Mazza plans to present her third solo show, 'Foie Gras,' in 2025, which will explore personal topics including liver disease.
Born on September 3, 1970, Maria Bamford is an American who works as both an actress and a stand-up comedian. Her childhood was spent in Duluth, Minnesota, where she received her elementary education at Chester Park Elementary and attended Duluth Marshall School. She later went on to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine for further studies. In 1992, Bamford moved to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland; ultimately, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Minnesota. Starting her career in stand-up comedy at age 19 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she soon joined The Improverts, becoming their initial female member. Bamford often explores difficult topics in his comedy, like problems with families, sadness, worry, thoughts of suicide, and mental health. Her career took off with The Burning Bridges Tour in 2003, marking her debut comedy album and tour. She has since released eight albums and specials, incorporating impersonations of figures like her mother and agent into her act. Her film credits include roles in Lucky Numbers (2000), Stuart Little 2 (2002), Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003), and several others. She has also voiced characters on animated shows such as Mixels, CatDog, American Dad!, Ugly Americans, Adventure Time, and BoJack Horseman, often voicing lead roles in Golan the Insatiable and Talking Tom & Friends. Her work has garnered significant recognition, including an American Comedy Award for Best Club Comic in 2014. The Netflix series Lady Dynamite (2016), based on her life, features her as the lead and was created by Mitch Hurwitz and Pam Brady. Critics from Entertainment Weekly, Variety, and Rolling Stone praised Lady Dynamite . She has also appeared in television shows like Louie, Arrested Development (2013–2019), and Big Mouth, where she voices Tito, the Anxiety Mosquito. In 2023, Maria Bamford published her memoir, *Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult*, which achieved the status of a New York Times bestseller. Directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley, the documentary *Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story* premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is slated for release on Netflix in October 2026. Stephen Colbert considers her his "favorite comedian on earth," highlighting her impact on the comedy landscape.
Michael Mittermeier is a German comedian born on April 3, 1966, in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. His father worked as an auctioneer, and he attended Gymnasium in Gars am Inn, earning his Abitur. He spent his childhood in Bavaria and initially aspired to be a rock musician, receiving piano and guitar lessons and performing as a street musician. Inspired by the American comedian Jerry Lewis, he began preparing material for performance around 1987 and first appeared on television at age 15 in 1981 on the ZDF show Scooter. Mittermeier studied political science and American studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, completing a master’s thesis on American stand-up comedy in 1994. He began his career with the comedy program 'Zapped' in 1996, which included parodies of German advertisements and the US series 'MacGyver.' The show toured extensively through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, achieving sold-out runs and earning him the Golden Europa award for comedy in 1997. He released a CD of 'Zapped!' in early 1997 and won the Prix Pantheon at Bonn’s German Spaß-und-Satire-Open in 1996. He has since released numerous comedy programs, including 'Wahnsinnlich' (1990), 'Zapped!' (1999), 'Back to Life' (2002), 'Paranoid' (2004), 'Safari' (2007), and 'Achtung, Baby!' (2010), as well as more recent shows like '#13' (2022) and 'Flashback – Die Rückkehr der Zukunft' (2024). Mittermeier’s work has garnered significant recognition, including the Deutscher Comedypreis for Best Comedian consecutively starting in 1999, winning it five times total. He has also received a Fernsehpreis der ARD (Golden Europe) award in 1998 and an ECHO award for 'best national Comedy-Star' in 2001. He has performed in New York comedy clubs and at international festivals, including the Cape Town International Comedy Festival in 2009. He is also known for popularizing the term 'Arschgeweih' and for his collaboration with Guano Apes on the single 'Kumba Yo!' under the name Mittermeier vs. Guano Babes. Currently, he hosts the TV show 'Find The Liar, Mittermeier' (BR) and is preparing his new program, 'OLDBOY …sind wir bald da?' which will premiere in 2027. He opened the 'Lucky Punch Comedy Club' in Munich in 2023 and a second location in Vienna in 2026, providing a platform for emerging comedians.
Muriel Robin is a French humorist, actress, director, and stage director born on August 2, 1955, in Montbrison (Loire). Her parents, Antoine Robin and Aimée Marie Joséphine Rimbaud, were shoe merchants. She was the youngest of three daughters, with two sisters, Nydia and Martine. After struggling with school and failing her baccalaureate twice, she worked selling shoes in her family's store from 1975 to 1976. In 1977, she moved to Paris to study acting at the Cours Florent, and was subsequently accepted into the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique de Paris, graduating in 1980 with honors. She briefly returned to selling shoes in Saint-Étienne after graduating from the conservatory. Her career gained momentum when she joined Roger Louret’s theatre company, Les Baladins en Agenais, in Monclar in 1981, where she met Elie Semoun and Annie Grégorio. Muriel Robin's comedy style has involved collaborations with Pierre Palmade, whom she considered her male alter ego. She co-wrote and performed in 'Maman ou Donne-moi ton linge, je fais une machine' in 1987, and gained wider public recognition through the television program 'La Classe' towards the end of the 1980s. Her first one-woman show, 'Les majorettes se cachent pour mourir,' premiered in 1988, directed by Roger Louret. She appeared in plays such as 'Tout m’Enerve', 'Bedos-Robin', 'Feu la Ma La Mère', and 'On purge Bébé' during the 1990s, and starred in films like 'Les Visiteurs 2' in 1997. In 2007, she won an International Emmy Award for her role in the television film "Marie Besnard, l'empoisonneuse." She has been involved with 'La Chaine de l’Espoir' starting in 2001 and supported concerts by the Enfoirés from 1992 to 2007. She is currently preparing a new show that blends surreal fantasy with sensitive poetry, aiming to 're-enchant' life.
Mirja Boes, born September 3, 1971, in Viersen, Germany, is a German comedian, actress, and singer. She grew up in the Boisheim district of Viersen and graduated from Dülken Municipal School in 1991. Her studies included Italian, Spanish, and music/media studies at Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf from 1991 to 1994, as well as musical theater at the Leipzig Academy of Music and Theatre from 1992 to 1994. Boes began her performance career early, joining Compagnia 82 in 1994 and Die Fabulösen Thekenschlampen in 1996. She also performed with Frizzles’ improvisational theatre. She initially gained attention performing as Möhre, releasing her first single, '20 Zentimeter', in 2000 and another, 'Wir ham doch keine Zeit ...', in 2003. She released comedic party music and spoken comedy tracks under the stage name Möhre, and performed at the Discothek Oberbayern in Mallorca from summer 2001. She was also a member of the 'Mallorca All-Stars' group. From 2002 to 2006, Mirja Boes appeared regularly on television with Ralf Schmitz, Mathias Schlung, and Markus Majowski in 'Die Dreisten Drei'. She has had guest appearances on numerous shows including TV total, Elton.tv, Anke Late Night, Open Muzzle, Clueless Genius, and the Gong Show. She starred in films like 'Siegfried' (2005) and 'Impy's Island' (2005), as well as 'African Race' (2008). She hosted 'Karaoke Showdown' from 2006 to 2007, and played the lead in the RTL series 'Angie' from 2006 to 2008. She released her memoir, 'Boese: Unspeakably Embarrassing', in January 2009, and toured with 'Ich bin Boes' from February to April 2010. She won the 2007 German Comedy Award as part of the 'Frei Schnauze' ensemble and the 2008 German Comedy Award (Best Comedian). Mirja Boes continues to work in comedy and entertainment. She hosted 'Alles Lüge mit Mirja Boes' on 1 Live radio starting in March 2008, and has appeared in shows like 'Der Nächste, bitte!' (2015) and 'Quatsch Comedy Club'. In 2024, she won the fifth season of LOL: Last One Laughing and the tenth season of The Masked Singer. She is currently returning with a new tour, described as potentially the worst ever but possibly enjoyable for those who appreciate humor. She is referred to as the "Queen of Quatsch" and her new program is called "carpfe diem – Lutsche den Tag!". Her work incorporates stories from everyday life and situational humor, and she explores topics like aging, daily challenges, and experiences in telephone waiting loops.
Messiah Hallberg, born on January 18, 1984, in Stockholm, is a Swedish comedian, journalist, and program host. Initially named Mårten Messiah Nils Gustav Hallberg, he changed his first name to Messiah before turning eighteen. His parents are actors Nils Hallberg and Marie-Louise Werklund, suggesting an early exposure to the performing arts. After completing high school, Hallberg pursued journalism studies at Mittuniversitetet in Sundsvall. Following graduation, he gained experience working for various media outlets including TV4, Aftonbladet, and Sveriges Radio. He demonstrated a talent for collaborative work, co-hosting the podcast Geniförklarat from 2012 to 2015 alongside Maja Härngren, Christina Nordhager, and John Willander Lambrell; this program was recognized as the 13th best radio program in Sweden in 2014. From 2018 to 2021, he co-hosted the morning show on NRJ, but left due to disagreements regarding a podcast called Freakshow. Hallberg’s comedic career has included several notable achievements. He won the Bungy Comedy competition in 2009 and received the 'Tändstickan' award at Svenska standupgalan in 2011. He was named ‘Årets manliga komiker’ (Male Comedian of the Year) at Svenska standupgalan in 2017. His work includes touring with the stand-up show Politiskt autokorrekt with Martin Beyer-Olsen in 2015, and a solo tour, Den missförstådde profeten , which began in 2017 and was later broadcast on C More. He has also participated in the TV show Alla mot alla with Filip and Fredrik. Currently, he hosts the satirical program Svenska nyheter on SVT since 2023, a role for which he won the ‘Voice of the Year’ (Årets röst) award at Stora journalistpriset in 2025. Hallberg lives with comedian Christina Nordhager and they have two children.
Mathieu Cyr is a prominent and popular Quebec comedian, recognized for his presence in the Quebec humor scene for over ten years. He has amassed a significant following on social media, currently numbering over 620,000. Cyr began performing extensively from 2008 to the present, participating in hundreds of shows at festivals, comedy nights, and corporate events. His performances aim to deliver both immediate laughter and thought-provoking reflections. Cyr’s comedy style is described as 'décapant,' unfiltered, and often divisive yet unifying. He delivers jokes with a sharp wit and addresses current topics. Currently, he is performing his second one-man show, titled 'Adulte.' This show, recommended for audiences aged 16 and older, features nostalgic references to the 1990s and 2000s, alongside critiques of modern society. The show explores topics such as broccoli-headed youth, numerous sexual orientations, and cosmetic surgery—an area Cyr has personal experience with. Critics and the public agree that 'Adulte' is a must-see, often described as explosive, unifying, extremely funny, outrageously funny, and feel-good. Beyond stand-up, Mathieu Cyr has built a diverse career in entertainment. He hosted the television show "skate le monde" on TV5 from 2020 to the present, and previously hosted "Infiltration" on Canal Z in 2019 and "Slaque la cravate" on Télétoon from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a columnist at CKOI in 2021 and hosted a comedy show broadcast on TVA in the same year. Cyr has participated in numerous 'Juste Pour Rire' and 'Comediha' galas from 2014 to the present, appearing in around ten of these events. In 2021, he authored the book "jamais trop tard." Cyr identifies as someone with ADHD who often feels lost, a perspective that informs his work.
Born in 1973, Marika Carlsson is a Swedish individual with several positions; these encompass author, motivational speaker, television presenter, actress, and stand-up comedian. Ethiopia is the birthplace of Marika Carlsson on March 19, 1973. Marika Aychesh Carlsson, as she was initially named, was found lifeless in a ditch during the Ethiopian famine and revived by Swedish aid workers as an infant. She was adopted by a pastor and a nurse when she was two years old and moved to Sweden. Carlsson grew up in Lund, Skåne province, and her family initially lived in Mönsterås. She studied acting in Gothenburg and briefly studied theology, also working as a nursing assistant. The Norra Brunn comedy club marked Marika Carlsson's first performance as a stand-up comedian in 2001. Marika Carlsson moved to Stockholm to concentrate on pursuing comedy, finishing a course there at the Dramatiska Institutet. Her career spans over two decades, with appearances beginning in the 1990s. Carlsson is known for her appearances on the panel game show Parlamentet, which satirizes Swedish politics, and has also appeared in shows like Stockholm Live, 100%, Carin 21.30, Grillad, Comedy Fight Club Roast på Berns, and Kvällsöppet. In 2010, Marika Carlsson presented SVT's broadcast of Sweden's National Day, and she shared hosting duties for Melodifestivalen in 2019 alongside Eric Saade, Sarah Dawn Finer, and Kodjo Akolor. Between 2010 and 2015, Marika Carlsson presented 'En negers uppväxt' on SVT and Netflix; this show examined her childhood as an adopted Black child in Sweden, but the title generated controversy and resulted in threats. She won the award for best female standup comedian at the Swedish comedy awards in 2006 and again in 2012. In 2018, she published a book titled 'Såna som du ska inte va här,' which won a prize at the QX Gala in 2019. Currently, she is touring with "Marika och Klimakteriet" (Marika and Menopause), which premiered on March 4, 2026, at Intiman in Stockholm, focusing on the experience of menopause for women. Performances are scheduled for spring 2027 and autumn 2026.
As an English author, Mark Steel also works as a broadcaster, stand-up comedian, and newspaper columnist. Born on July 4, 1960, in Swanley, Kent, his early life was marked by adoption just ten days after his birth. He grew up with an adoptive father who worked in insurance and a mother who held various roles, including factory work and serving as a lollipop lady. In his narrative, Steel describes his expulsion from school due to unauthorized attendance at a cricket course. Later in life, he sought out his biological parents; however, his biological mother, originating from a Scottish working-class family with left-wing political involvement, did not wish to have contact with him and passed away shortly after he made contact. His biological father, Joe Dwek, was an Egyptian Sephardic Jew who achieved considerable financial success as a trader on Wall Street. Dwek represented the UK in backgammon tournaments against the US in both 1973 and 1974. Steel only met his biological father once, around 2006. Personal experiences significantly shaped Steel’s life; his adoptive father suffered a mental breakdown in the late 1970s and was subsequently placed in care. These events are documented in his December 2021 audiobook, Who Do I Think I Am? , which explores his early years and the search for his birth parents. He previously released a comic autobiography, It's Not a Runner Bean , in 1996. Steel’s career includes presenting the radio show The Mark Steel Solution on BBC Radio 5 from 1992 to 1996 and writing columns for The Guardian (1996-1999) and The Independent (from 2000). He frequently appears on television shows such as Have I Got News For You , Room 101 , Mock the Week , and Question Time . His show Mark Steel's in Town has garnered numerous awards, including a Sony Award, Writers’ Guild Award, Chortle Awards, and British Comedy Guide Awards. He received the British Press Award for Broadsheet Columnist in 2014. For over twelve years, he has travelled across the UK performing Mark Steel's In Town , which now comprises 78 episodes, visiting places like Saint Anne, Alderney, and investigating stories from towns such as Paisley and Barnard Castle. Currently, he collaborates with Major General Jules Buczacki on events focused on humour, resilience, and personal storytelling, sharing experiences related to head and neck cancer and supporting Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK.
Michelle Desrochers is a Canadian (Québécoise) humorist, born in Châteauguay, Quebec. She is the third of four children and graduated from École secondaire Louis-Philippe Paré in 2010. Her educational background includes studies at Cégep du Vieux Montréal, where she studied Arts, Letters, and Communication, and at the University of Montreal, where she earned a bachelor's degree in French language studies. She also attended the École nationale de l'humour. Her career began around 2016. Desrochers’ comedy style combines absurdity with observations of daily life, and she is known for her authenticity and overflowing energy. She is a talented improviser, participating in Punch Club and improvisation tournaments in Quebec and Europe. She gained public recognition through her participation in Prochain stand-up . In March 2018, she performed her first solo show, 'All dressed,' at the Open mic du Rouge café, attracting approximately 30,000 people, and later over 25,000. She appeared at several Montreal humor festivals during the summer of 2018, including Minifest and Zoofest. Her work has included television collaborations such as Bonsoir Bonsoir! , Taxi Payant , and Big Brother Célébrités , where she was eliminated in the fourth week in 2022. Desrochers performs in various settings, including festivals, comedy nights, and corporate events, contributing to the success of those events with her comedic intelligence and adaptability. She participated in the podcast Mike Ward Sous écoute in 2019 and became a columnist on La soirée est encore jeune in 2020. In 2021, she appeared at festivals and galas like Juste Pour Rire and ComediHa! Fest-Québec. She announced a touring solo show titled Michelle Desrochers in 2022, and launched a podcast with her sister, Stéphanie, called Les sœurs boulottes . Currently, she is working on a new one-woman show. Her management is handled by Laurence Godcharles at Lollol.ca, and Audrey Latendresse-Bourdon serves as her coordinator.
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