Cyril Hanouna.

From his childhood in Paris, Cyril Hanouna was shaped by his father Ange Hanouna and his sister Yaël Hanouna Gabison. He studied at the Institut National des Techniques Économiques et Comptables, which provided a grounding in economics and accounting before he entered entertainment.

Cyril Hanouna began his television career as a host on Morning Live in 2000. His major breakthrough came with the talk show Touche pas à mon poste!, which launched in 2010 and he continues to host. He has also worked as a writer and producer, with credits including Big Buzz Quiz 2016 and Tenor 2022. He appeared as a voice actor in The New Adventures of Aladdin 2015 and played himself in films like All the Way Up 2020 and Simply Black 2020. His upcoming film Guru is set for release in 2026.

Cyril Hanouna’s father is Ange Hanouna and he has a sister, Yaël Hanouna Gabison. He holds Tunisian citizenship in addition to being born in Paris. Hanouna maintains an active social media presence on Instagram @cyrilhanouna, Twitter @Cyrilhanouna, and Facebook.

Cyril Hanouna’s long-running talk show Touche pas à mon poste! has been a cultural staple since 2010. A puppet of him appeared on the satirical show Les Guignols de l’info, reflecting his place in French popular culture. Hanouna has worked as a writer, producer, and host, bridging television and film in France.