Cyril Hanouna is a French television presenter, radio host, producer and comedian who is widely known for hosting the popular French television program Touche Pas à Mon Poste! (Don’t touch my TV).
Born in Paris to Tunisian Jewish parents, Hanouna is famous for her energetic and often provocative hosting style.
Over the years, his presence on French television has expanded, making him a divisive figure in the media.
His career spans many mediums, including television, radio and film, and he frequently attracts attention for his controversial humor and outspoken political commentary .
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- Full name: Cyril Valéry Isaac Hanouna
- Date of birth: September 23, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Paris, France
- Nationality: French
- Profession: TV and radio presenter, producer, actor
- Height: 5’9″ (1.75 m)
- Parents: Ange Hanouna (father), Esther Sitruk (mother)
- Siblings: Yael Hanouna
- Spouse: Divorced
- Children: Bianca Hanouna (born 2011), Lino Hanouna (born 2012)
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion: Jewish
- Ethnicity: Tunisian Jew
- Net worth: 2 million USD
Early life and education
Cyril Hanouna was born on September 23, 1974 in Paris, to Tunisian Jewish parents who immigrated to France in 1969.
His father, Ange Hanouna, is a medical doctor, and his mother, Esther Sitruk, manages a luxury clothing store. Cyril spent much of his childhood in Lilas, a suburb of Paris, where he built lasting friendships with future artists such as Jean-Rachid Kallouche and Gilles Duarte.
While earning a baccalaureate in science specializing in biology, Hanouna eventually turned his focus to communications, attending INTEC, an accounting school, although he never completed the exam or pursued this path.
Personal life
Cyril Hanouna was previously married to Émilie, a teacher, and they have two children together: Bianca, born in 2011, and Lino, born in 2012. The couple met in 2003 at a friend’s birthday dinner together, but their relationship ended in 2019.
Hanouna is open about the challenges of balancing his career and personal life, often discussing his children on his TV shows, but he often keeps his romantic life private after when breaking up.
Career
Cyril Hanouna’s career began in radio, where he worked writing commercials and hosting small shows.
His big break came when he co-wrote the comedy series Sur la vie d’ma mère, which aired in 1999. From there, Hanouna’s career took off, leading him to host popular shows like Nouvelle Star and Planet Arthur.
However, it was Touche Pas à Mon Poste!, which debuted in 2010 on France 4 before moving to C8, that cemented his status as a major television personality.
The show focuses on media and television news and has attracted a large following thanks to Hanouna’s unpredictable and often controversial antics.
Over time, Hanouna expanded its influence, launching talk shows like Balance Ton Post!, a political show that delved into current events and social issues.
His career is not limited to television as he has also branched out into acting, music and comedy, with appearances in films such as La Vérité si je mens 3 (2012) and The New Adventures of Aladdin (2015).
Net worth
Cyril Hanouna’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
His income comes from extensive work in television, including hosting and producing several successful shows on C8, as well as radio business and occasional forays into acting.
Social Media
- Instagram: @cyrilhanouna
- Twitter: @Cyrilhanouna
Cinema
- La verité si je mens 3 (2012)
- The New Adventures of Aladdin (2015)
- Pattaya (2016)
- La Vache (2016)
- La France dans ce qu’il ya de pire (2022)
- Je suis un taré (2022)
Record
- Bogda Bogdanov (2015)
- Little Baba Noel (2016)
Book
- Le bouquin de Cyril Hanouna (2011)
- Touche pas à mon poste ! : C’est que de la télé (2012)
