Александр Владимирович Ревва, более известный под сценическим именем Артур Пирожков, — российский стендап‑комик, ведущий телепрограмм и актёр озвучивания, имеющий украинские корни. Раньше выступал в КВН, а в 2006 году стал резидентом проекта «Русский Comedy Club».
Fary Lopes, known as Fary and sometimes referred to as Fary Brito or Fary Lopes B, is a French comedian born in France. 7 July 1991 in Paris.
Born on 16 April 1994 in Montpellier, in the Hérault department, Loris Giuliano works in France as a creator of video content for the web and radio host.
Melha Bedia, born in Paris on December 22, 1990, is a multifaceted French entertainer. She functions as an actress, comedian, director, and screenwriter. Her family background reflects her Algerian heritage; her father hails from Kabylia (Algeria) and Algiers, while her mother is from Oran (Algeria). Ramzy Bedia's younger sister, she also has a sibling called Rania. Early in her life, she attended Saint-Joseph school in Asnières-sur-Seine and skipped second grade. Demonstrating academic aptitude, she earned a literary baccalaureate with honors at the age of 16 and briefly attended the Sorbonne. Bedia’s career began with a unique opportunity. She initially worked as a stylist for French rapper Diam's on tour, and this role led to her performing comedy. Diam's also assisted in launching her stage career. Bedia started by incorporating personal experiences into her routines, joking about her weight and virginity. From 2013 to 2015, she appeared in Les Lascars and starred in the short film Chat . She continued to build her acting credits with roles in Ma pire angoisse , À toute épreuve , Tout schuss , and Pattaya . In 2015, she began performing a solo show titled Fat & Furious in Paris. Her comedic talents extended to television, where she contributed to Quotidien in 2018, providing commentary on the FIFA World Cup. Bedia's work has expanded into film and streaming series. She co-wrote and starred in the film Ballsy Girl in 2018. In 2020, she starred in Forte and Tout simplement noir . She also voiced Snow White in Blanche Neige, les souliers rouges et les 7 nains . Most recently, she co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the Amazon Prime Video comedy series Miskina, Poor Thing , which premiered in 2022 and continues through 2024. She has also appeared in La Très Très Grande Classe (2022) and Youssef Salem a du succès (2023). Bedia is currently participating in the Amazon Prime Video show Liars Club in 2025; however, she faced criticism that same year for using an offensive term on the show. Since May 31, 2018, she has been a regular on the RTL radio show Les Grosses Têtes . She also played football for PSG's girls' academy team in her youth, though this career ended due to her mother's disapproval.
Natalya Buzko, born on November 27, 1963, in Sevastopol, is a Ukrainian actress, comedian, and theatrical teacher. She has resided in Odesa since she was five months old. Her education took a different path initially; she graduated from the Odesa National Maritime University in 1985 with a degree in engineering. However, while pursuing this academic path, Buzko also explored her artistic interests by attending pantomime courses and joining the comedy troupe “Masky.” These early experiences laid the groundwork for her future career in performance. Buzko’s filmography began with a role in Kira Muratova's 'Asthenic Syndrome' (1989), followed by appearances in films like 'Three Stories' (1997) and later, 'Two in One' (2007). The film achieved considerable acclaim, debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City during May 2007. It subsequently earned the Nika Film Award for “Best Film of the CIS and Baltic Countries.” In 2007, she was honored with a best supporting actress award at the Brigantine film festival for her performance in 'Two in One.' She also had a cameo appearance in 'Marry Kasanova' in 2009, and has collaborated with multiple directors on other films. Buzko’s theatrical work includes playing Juliet and Desdemona in comedic adaptations of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Othello’, respectively, directed by Georgiy Deliev, and portraying the White Dancer in 'Night Symphony', a surrealist comedy written and directed by Deliev. Beyond acting, Buzko has contributed to the arts as an educator. She has held teaching positions in acting at both the Star Time production center and the RemarkaFilm film school, both located in Odesa. She also spent time working at the “House of Clowns” in Odesa. She is a mother to daughter Anna (born August 7, 1986) and son Anton (born July 24, 1999), and grandmother to Yasna (born April 25, 2008). Following her marriage to Oleksandr Postolenko, she has divorced. Natalya Buzko continues to work as an actress and teacher, leaving a lasting impact on Ukrainian comedy and theatre.
Oleksandr Serhiiovych Pedan, also known as Олександр Педан, was born on March 24, 1982, in Khmelnytskyi. He is a Ukrainian showman, television host, comedian, and public figure. His parents, Serhii Yosypovych and Valentyna Mykolaivna, met within a dance ensemble; his father works as a choreographer and his mother is a university lecturer. From childhood, Oleksandr dreamed of becoming an actor and participated in amateur performances and extracurricular activities in school. He studied at the Theater Department of Khmelnytskyi School of Arts and spent 13 years engaged in Ukrainian dance. Pedan's early career involved extensive participation in KVN (Club of Creative Youth). Starting at age 16 with the Khmelnytskyi National University team, he participated in tournaments with teams such as ‘Stylynyi viter’ and ‘TM-TV.’ He was also a member of the Higher Ukrainian League of KVN television team 'Three Fat Men.' After graduating from the Faculty of Economics of Khmelnytskyi National University in 2004, he moved to Kyiv in 2006. That same year, he became a leading of Comedy Club UA and earned the nickname ‘Angel,’ participating in its weekly parties and television versions. Oleksandr Pedan has hosted numerous television shows throughout his career. From 2008 to 2011, he co-hosted the morning show 'Pіd'yom' (Rise) on Novyi Kanal alongside Oleksandra Freimut and Sergiy Prytula. He also hosted ‘Ukraina slyzam ne virit’ (Ukraine Doesn’t Believe in Tears) in 2008, and participated in ‘Zroby meni smіšno’ (Make Me Laugh) and ‘Spivay, yakshcho zmozhеš’ (Sing If You Can) from 2010 to 2011. Other hosting credits include ‘Ya – Heroi!’ (I am a Hero!) in 2011, ‘Pakuĭ valizy’ (Pack Your Bags) from March to June 2012, and 'KabrioLito' during the summer of 2012. From 2013 to 2014, he hosted and was the creative producer of ‘Pedan-Prytula Show,’ followed by two seasons of ‘Deshevo i serdito’ (Cheap and Cheerful) from 2014 to 2015. He also played football for FC Maestro starting in 2010. Oleksandr is married to Inna Pedan, an English teacher, and they have two children.
Olena Kravets, born Olena Maliashenko on January 1, 1977, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, is a multifaceted figure in Ukrainian entertainment. Her parents, Yurii Viktorovych Maliashenko, a metallurgist, and Nadiia Fedorivna Maliashenko, an economist who managed a savings bank, raised her as an only child. She pursued higher education at the Kryvyi Rih Economic Institute, earning a degree in finance-economics. Before finding her place in comedy, she briefly worked at a McDonald's branch in Kryvyi Rih. Her early comedic talent became apparent through participation in KVN (Club of Creative Young People) in Kryvyi Rih, marking the beginning of her journey toward a career in entertainment. In 1998, Olena joined the '95th Quarter' team and subsequently moved to Kyiv with Studio Kvartal-95 in 2003. She has since established herself as a comedic actress, television producer, host, and singer. Notably, she serves as the executive director of Kvartal 95 Studio since 2000, and also acted as administrative director for the collective. Olena is known for portraying all female roles in '95th Quarter' shows, frequently impersonating prominent figures such as Yulia Tymoshenko and Natalia Korolevskaya. She and her husband, actor Serhii Kravets, whom she married on September 21, 2002, have three children: Mariia (born February 24, 2003), and twins Ivan and Kateryna (born August 15, 2016). During her second pregnancy, she launched a clothing line for pregnant women called "OneSize by Lena Kravets." She co-produced the documentary film 'Legend. Lyudmila Gurchenko' in 2011. Olena’s career has spanned over two decades, marked by significant contributions to Ukrainian television and film. She hosted the daytime infotainment show ‘Tviy Den’ from May 24, 2021. Due to health reasons, she left Kvartal 95 in late 2022 after 25 years, choosing to focus on other projects. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, she evacuated with her children but returned to Kyiv later that year. In 2010, she was recognized as one of the most beautiful women in Ukraine by the magazine 'Viva!'. Currently, Olena continues to engage with audiences through a family podcast called ‘Vdoma Pohovorymo’ launched on her YouTube channel in 2024.
Othmane, originally from France, exercises the he trades as singer, actor, dancer and model. 2, he appears alongside Mathis Chevalier on Marc Martin's queer musical poster, Mon CRS. In this film, he plays a non-binary cabaret singer and features a pop-R&B version of Annie Cordy's track.
Roman Hryshchuk was born on August 27, 1989, in Kyiv. He demonstrated early talent in comedic performance, becoming a two-time champion of Kyiv in school KVN. After graduating from school with a gold medal, he pursued higher education at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, studying on the medical-engineering faculty. During his student years, he gained experience working with the studio '95 Kvartal' and held concerts with his team at KPI after finishing KVN. These early experiences laid the foundation for his future career in comedy and media production. In 2012, Hryshchuk founded the Mamahohotala studio and began creating various media projects, including Mamahohotala, How the Style Was Tempered, Maslyuky, and New Police. A concert held in spring 2013 was filmed for the UFO TV channel, further expanding the studio's reach. From 2012 to 2022, he served as the head of Mamahohotala and hosted the Mamahohotala Show from 2014 to 2020. He also appeared in the youth comedy series 'Yak hartuvalasya styl' (2013-2015), and contributed as a co-producer and actor in 'Nova poliatsiya' (2015) and as a co-developer and actor in 'Maslyuky' (2015). His involvement in these projects showcases his versatility within the Ukrainian comedy landscape. From 2019 onwards, Roman Hryshchuk has been a Member of Parliament within the IX convocation of the Ukrainian Parliament, affiliated with the ‘Servant of the People’ political party. Roman Hryshchuk participates in the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on Education, Science and Innovation; additionally, he jointly leads groups focused on fostering parliamentary connections with both Turkey and Argentina. In 2021, Roman Hryshchuk concluded a project aimed at restoring the clock located on the Institute of History of Ukraine's exterior, and previously launched an initiative designed to assist young people relocating from occupied territories to integrate into Ukrainian society. Hryshchuk is actively involved in various initiatives, including opposing the development of land belonging to educational institutions, documenting these issues on zabudovazvo.com.ua, and supporting the installation of a memorial plaque for Vasyl Stus in June 2024. He is also Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kyiv Aviation University and Head of the Board of Trustees of the International Ukrainian School.
Serhiy Prytula, born on June 22, 1981, in Zbarazh, Ternopil Oblast, is a Ukrainian public and political figure recognized as a television host, comedian, cultural manager, and founder of the Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation. His early academic achievements include placing second in a science competition in 1997 and graduating high school with a gold medal. He pursued higher education at the Ternopil Academy of National Economy, starting in 1998, and briefly studied in London between 1999 and 2001. While studying, he was involved in youth organizations and co-founded 'Artists' and the publishing house 'Slina'. Prytula’s career began in radio, working as a presenter on Radio Ternopil 106.1 FM from January 1999 under the nickname 'Siryi'. He hosted various television programs throughout the 2000s, including ‘Ukraine Does Not Believe in Tears’ and ‘Bulo vashe, stalo nashe’. From 2006 to 2009, he participated in 'Real Comedy' and was a resident of 'Comedy Club UA', developing the character 'Ternopil Siryi'. He co-hosted the morning show 'Pid'om' from 2008 to 2011 alongside Oleksandr Pedan and Olha Freimut. Between 2008 and 2010, he contributed as an actor, author, and co-producer for the sketch show 'Faina Ykraina'. He also hosted 'Varyaty' starting in 2009, and ‘Khto zverkhu?’ from 2012. From 2017 to 2020, he hosted 'Vidbir', Ukraine’s Eurovision selection show. Since 2006, Prytula has established himself as a comedian and television host. In 2019, he ran for parliament and in 2020, he ran for mayor of Kyiv. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he founded the Prytula Charity Foundation and initiated significant fundraising campaigns. The 'People's Bayraktar' campaign raised over ₴600 million to purchase UAVs and a reconnaissance satellite. As of July 2022, he had raised over $34 million for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and in November 2022, another appeal secured $5.5 million for armored personnel carriers. He has been actively involved in volunteering, collecting and delivering aid to Ukrainian soldiers since the start of the war. In August 2020, he left 'Varyaty Show' and his acting career. Currently, he hosts a program on Radio NV called ‘Posered tyzhnia z Serhiem Prytuloyu’ and launched a video podcast 'Hurtom ta vschient' in July 2023.
Sully Qua y, which was born on October 23, 1970 in Paris, France, is an English author, humorist, actress and teacher, of Franco-Togolese nationality and from Togolese and Beninese families.
Vasyl Baidak is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, born on January 14, 1991, in Vinnytsia. He displayed an aptitude for entertaining people from childhood. He studied at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, where he also participated in the KVK team and began performing humor as part of a university stand-up group. His comedy style is described as absurd comedy, and he frequently participates in projects for the underground stand-up club 'Pidpilnyi stendap' and the YouTube channel 'Tochka Zboru'. He is also a member of the parody group 'BADstreet Boys' and a resident of 'Pidpilnyi Standap'. In 2012, Baidak co-founded the stand-up group 'Vorobushek' with Oleksandr Serdiuk, Oleh Svyshch, and Vadym Kozedub. The team was disqualified from KVN in April 2012 due to differing scripts, but subsequently created the absurdist theater 'Vorobushek'. This led to participation in television shows like 'Rassmishyi Komika' and 'Liha Smiekhu'. He gave his first solo concert in 2013 under the stage name Uncle Vasia, later known as 'Diada Vasya'. Since March 2022, he has been actively fundraising for the Ukrainian military, performing charity stand-up shows in war zones, and co-creating 'Nashe Bachannia', a project raising funds through auctions. Baidak’s work extends beyond stand-up comedy; he also works as an actor and director in films and advertisements. He commentates on Ukrainian broadcasts of the Eurovision Song Contest and hosts Vidbir, the competition to determine Ukraine's Eurovision representative. In February 2024, he co-hosted the final of the Eurovision national selection alongside Timur Miroshnichenko and Yulia Sanina. His wife, Yelyzaveta Sazonova, whom he has been with since university, assists him with organizing his stand-ups, filming, and activism. He released a stand-up special 'Dovilno-khaotichne' with sign language translation on June 5, 2024, and a tragicomedy show 'Death, Parrot and Piano' on April 2, 2025. In September 2026, he performed 'Khmarne Skhovyche' at the Palace of Sports before an audience of 7,500 people. He received a 'Varti' award in February 2024 and a 'Golden heart' award from the President of Ukraine on December 4, 2025, recognizing his contributions. In November 2023, he was ranked among the ‘Top 100 Ukrainian leaders’ by Ukrainska Pravda in the 'culture' category.
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