Ilka Bessin

About

Famous for her comedic "Cindy aus Marzahn" character, Bessin starred in numerous television comedy specials and toured her famous comedy act throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Before Fame

After working as a bartender and chef, she rose to fame by winning a television stand-up competition known as the Quatsch Comedy Club.

Trivia

Between 2007 and 2012, she received six German Comedy Awards.

Family Life

She was born in Luckenwalde, Germany.

Associated With

In 2012, she and Markus Lanz replaced Michelle Hunziker and Thomas Gottschalk as hosts of the German entertainment program Wetten, Dass..?