Sonja Zietlow facts for kids
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Sonja Zietlow
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| Born | 13 May 1968 |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Known for | Hosting Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! and the talk-show Sonja |
Sonja Zietlow (born on May 13, 1968) is a well-known television presenter from Germany. A presenter, or host, is someone who introduces and guides a show on TV.
From the Cockpit to the Camera
Sonja Zietlow was born in the city of Bonn, Germany. Before she became a TV star, she had a very different and exciting job. After finishing school, she trained to become a pilot and worked as a first officer for the German airline Lufthansa.
Her career in television began in 1993. While she was a contestant on a TV show, producers noticed her talent and offered her a job as a host. She started by hosting a children's game show called Hugo & Hexana.
Over the years, Zietlow has hosted many popular shows on the German TV channel RTL. One of her first big hits was Der Schwächste fliegt!, which was the German version of the British quiz show The Weakest Link.
Since 2004, she has been the host of Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!. This is the German version of the famous British show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where famous people live together in a jungle.
