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India

Zakir Khan

16.5M followers

Zakir Khan is an Indian comedian, writer, poet, presenter, and actor who gained popularity in 2012. Born on August 20, 1987, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, he comes from a Rajasthani Muslim family with roots in Sikar, Rajasthan. Coming from a lineage of accomplished musicians, his grandfather was the renowned Sarangi Maestro Ustad Moinuddin Khan, while his father, Ismail Khan, works as a music instructor. Paul Higher Secondary School in Indore and briefly studied B.Com before dropping out to pursue a diploma in Sitar. Zakir Khan’s early career included working as a radio programmer at ARSL, an internship in Jaipur, and a role as a copywriter and researcher at HT Media Ltd. Khan's comedy style often incorporates storytelling and observations about everyday life, frequently delivered with his signature catchphrase, 'Sakht Launda'. He initially gained recognition by winning Comedy Central’s ‘India's Best Stand Up’ competition in 2012. He subsequently became part of the news comedy show 'On Air with AIB' in 2015, co-hosting it alongside Sorabh Pant and Gursimran Khamba. His stand-up specials include 'Haq Se Single,' released in 2017 as a two-hour special on Amazon Prime Video, followed by 'Kaksha Gyarvi' (2018), 'Tathastu' (2022), 'Mannpasand' (2023), and 'Delulu Express' (2025). He has also appeared in Amazon Prime’s ‘One Mic Stand’ with Bhuvan Bam. In 2017, he both created and acted in the Amazon Prime web series 'Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare,' and also guided contestants on 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. He has also presented his Urdu poetry at events like Rekhta, demonstrating his emerging skills as an Urdu poet. He was a judge on Comicstaan seasons 2 and 3, and currently hosts the podcast series ‘Ummeed’ on Gaana. A concert featuring only Hindi language performances took place at Madison Square Garden in August of 2025, with him as the performer. However, in January 2026, Khan announced a hiatus from live comedy performances due to health concerns, with his final shows from the 'Papa Yaar' tour scheduled through June 2026.

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Malaysia

Zizan Razak

7.7M followers

Born Mohd Razizan bin Abdul Razak and better known by his stage name Zizan Razak, he has forged a career in Malaysia as a comedian, actor, television personality, rapper, singer, as well as a director and producer. He has also taken part in several reality‑show competitions.

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United States

Zack Fox

1M followers

Zachary Channing Fox, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, wears many hats as an American stand‑up comedian, rapper, actor, DJ and online personality. His projects have included collaborations with Kenny Beats, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Doechii and Bnyx. Fox refers to his artistic approach as “Shemar‑Core,” a label that seemingly pays tribute to actor Shemar Moore, who acts as his creative muse.

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France

Jérémy Ferrari

983K followers

Jérémy Ferrari, a.k.a. Jérémy Larzillière, born on 6 April 1985 in Villers-Semeuse, Ardennes, works in France as a comedian, actor, author, director, director and producer.

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Bulgaria

Zdrava Kamenova

99.8K followers

Zdrava Kamenova is a Bulgarian actress, playwright, writer and voice actress, known for her work in theater, television and dubbing. She was born on June 26, 1979 in Sofia and graduated from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov" with a degree in "Acting for Puppet Theater" in 2002. She has a long career as a voice actress, with appearances in productions such as "The Simpsons", "Sorceresses", "Team Goofy", "Ed, Edd and Eddie", "Violetta" and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars". Between 2006 and 2014 he was also one of the dubbing directors at bTV. As a playwright, she began writing plays around 2001 and in 2007 she won first prize in the New Bulgarian Drama competition for "My Father". In 2012 she received "Icarus" for best dramaturgical text for "Praechidno", co-written with Gergana Dimitrova. Among her famous plays are "Cinderella Ltd", "Help, I have two children!", "Woman is a Strange Animal", "Welcome to Bulgaria" and "Home for Sheep and Dreams". Kamenova also works as a translator of dubbing films, and since 2022 she has her own column in the show "Na Kafe" on NOVA.

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United States

Zach Barack

29.2K followers

Zach Barack, an American actor, singer and comedian, provides the voice for Barney in Netflix’s animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. He made history as the first openly transgender performer to appear in a Marvel film, namely Spider‑Man: Far From Home.

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United States

Zahra Noorbakhsh

5 042 followers

Zahra Noorbakhsh, an Iranian‑American comedian, writer and actor, also co‑hosts the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast. The New Yorker hailed her solo performance All Atheists Are Muslim as a standout of the New York International Fringe Festival. She contributed to the New York Times anthology Love Inshallah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women and pens a monthly column called “My Infidel Husband.” Noorbakhsh was a featured comic at New York City’s inaugural Muslim Funny Fest.

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Turkey

Zeki Alasya

Zeki Alasya, born in Istanbul on April 18, 1943, was a Turkish actor, film director, and theater artist. Of Turkish Cypriot descent, with family roots in Cyprus and a connection to Ottoman history as the nephew of Grand Vizier Kamil Pasha, he came from a family of pharmacists in Şehzadebaşı. His early education took place at Robert College, where he graduated. He began his artistic journey in 1959 as an amateur with MTTB Theatre, subsequently joining City Theaters and working briefly at Arena, Gen-Ar, and Ulvi Uraz Theatre. Alasya’s career significantly evolved with the founding of the Devekuşu Kabare Theatre (Ostrich Cabaret Theatre) in 1973 alongside Haldun Taner, Metin Akpınar, and Ahmet Gülhan. He began appearing in films that year, quickly gaining prominence as a comedian in partnership with Metin Akpınar. Their comedic duo became well-known through films such as Salak Milyoner , Köyden İndim Şehire , Güler misin Ağlar mısın , Nereye Bakıyor Bu Adamlar , and Hasip ile Nasip . Alasya also ventured into directing, beginning in 1977 with films including Aslan Bacanak and Sivri Akıllılar . His directorial credits further include titles like Caferin Çilesi , Petrol Kralları , Doktor , Köşe Kapmaca , Vay Başımıza Gelenler , and Elveda Dostum . Throughout his career, Zeki Alasya appeared in numerous films and television series, with his last film role being in Aşk Geliyorum Demez in 2009. He received the title of State Artist from the Ministry of Culture in 1998, recognizing his contributions to Turkish arts. Prior to his death on May 8, 2015, at the age of 72, he was receiving treatment for liver disease and was hospitalized in April of that year. His funeral was held from Levent Mosque, and he was buried in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.

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China

Zhao Benshan

Zhao Benshan is a Chinese comedian and businessman. He was born on October 2, 1957, in Lianhua Town, Kaiyuan County, Liaoning Province. He is a famous comedian and actor from mainland China, known for his xiaopin (sketches) and Northeast Errenzhuan (a traditional folk performance art). Zhao Benshan’s journey began with learning traditional performance arts like erhu and Errenzhuan from his uncle at a young age. At 17, in 1974, he joined a commune cultural propaganda team. From 1995 to 2011, he performed annually on the CCTV New Year's Gala, frequently earning the ‘Most Popular Work Award’ during those years. Zhao Benshan’s comedy often addresses social issues like wealth disparity and the urban-rural divide, portraying the image of a Northeast farmer. Featured in his filmography were titles like Happy Times (2000) and Getting Home (2007); the latter earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 2007 Golden Horse Awards. His work encompassed directing or producing television series that portrayed rural experiences within Liaoning, notably Liu Laogen, Ma Dashuai, and Xiangcun Aiqing. He founded Benshan Media in 2003, later renamed to Liaoning Folk Art Troupe Co., Ltd., to manage his troupe and produce television and film. He received the 'top-grade' prize for his skits at the CCTV New Year's Gala for thirteen consecutive years (1999-2011). He toured the United States in 2007. Zhao Benshan is also a businessman, having founded Benshan Art Development Co., Ltd. in 1993, initially used for coal and transportation businesses. He briefly served as chairman of the Liaoning football team from 2005 to 2006 and invested in building the Benshan Film Base near Shenyang in 2006. He faced political difficulties from 2012 to 2015, leading to his near retirement and subsequent withdrawal from the xiaopin world in 2013. He appeared on the Spring Festival Gala on Liaoning Television in 2013 and donated 20 million yuan to AIDS prevention efforts in 2015. He continues to work, most recently as chief producer and star of Let’s Go , which premiered in November 2023.

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Philippines

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Esperanza “Zsa Zsa” Perez Padilla, a native of the Philippines, builds her career as a vocalist, film and TV actress, television presenter, music producer, and entrepreneur.

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Pakistan

Zeba Shehnaz

Zeba Shehnaz is a multifaceted Pakistani entertainer, recognized as an actress, comedian, host, and voice actress. Born on July 11, 1952, in Lahore, Pakistan, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child actress on PTV in the 1960s, despite initial criticism for women pursuing such careers. Her career gained prominence in the late 1970s, marking a significant period of growth and recognition within Pakistani television and film. Shehnaz is particularly known for her extensive work in comedy. She portrayed 108 characters in the popular PTV show Fifty Fifty (1978), collaborating with Ismail Tara and Majid Jahangir, and received a special award for her performance at the First Indus Drama Award in 2005. Her comedic collaborations extended to numerous shows and theater plays with Moin Akhter, as well as performances on stage, including Bakra Qiston pay alongside Umer Sharif, which was well-received by audiences across Pakistan, India, and abroad. She frequently portrayed comedic characters in her plays, working alongside other prominent figures such as Anwer Maqsood, Safirullah Siddiqui (Lehri), and Moen Akhtar. Throughout her career, Zeba Shehnaz has appeared in a variety of television dramas including Baityaan , Umrao Jan Ada , Mera Yaar Miladay where she played the character of Salma, Ishq Tum Se Hua , Mohay Piya Rang Laaga , Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja , and Ghaffar's at Dhorajee . She also acted in films such as Munda Bigra Jaey (1995), for which she won a Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1995, and earlier films like Abla (1931), Talvar ka Dhanni (1938), Laila Majnu (1931), Heer Ranjha (1932), Dost (1944) and Wah Ri Dunya (1937). She has also lent her voice to characters, notably portraying the Parrot in 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam . In 2021, she received the national award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. Currently, Zeba Shehnaz dedicates her time to social work with organizations like Kiran Hospital, Indus Hospital, Husaini Blood Bank, and Jafriya Disaster Management Cell Welfare Organisation, helping the poor.

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Austria