Kaya Yanar

Kaya Yanar is a German comedian known for his television show "Was guckst du?!" ("Whatcha lookin' at?!"), which humorously explores cultural stereotypes. Born in Frankfurt am Main to Turkish parents from Antakya, he grew up in a liberal household where only German was spoken, and religion played no significant role. Yanar studied phonetics, American studies, and philosophy but left university before graduating to pursue a career in comedy. His work has been influential in promoting multicultural humor in Germany, and he is recognized as a pioneer in this field. Beyond his television career, Yanar is a vegan and an animal rights activist supporting organizations like PETA.