A native of Saint-Martin and of Franco-Moroccan origin, Mehdi Donk will be one of the new faces of Mag de Téléfoot, broadcast every evening on TF1 on the occasion of the World Cup in Qatar. A great promotion for this young comedian who has made a name for himself on social networks.
Mehdi's career begins at 14, when he writes his first clashes with his classmates. Nothing serious so far, then he turns to rap a year later by writing a few titles that will be broadcast on several radio stations.
It is in this way that he begins to know the feeling that animates each artist regardless of his field. This feeling of sharing, of alchemy, of connection with an audience. Mehdi then continues the music and will never really break away from it.
In June 2021, Mehdi is 27 years old and starts parody dubbing. A mock animal documentary on mosquitoes that has made its first buzz on social networks. First draft of a format that he will refine, diversify into several themes thereafter. 400 videos on the clock, Mehdi has several influences. From Jamel Debbouze to Gad El Maleh via Julien Cazarre or even Patrick Bouchitey. One of the traits that describes Mehdi's style lies in his desire to share, to the detriment of a mocking humour, which is why he does not systematically double-double foreign people with an accent, to avoid any cliché or other pejorative connotation.
A journey punctuated by travels, influences, creations that command respect and attention. Beyond this aspect, we must also remember Mehdi's bias. Make people laugh without having to hurt, fight or target a community, while being accustomed to black humor. Nuance that makes it unique.
Today, Mehdi has 1,2 million subscribers on Tik Tok, more than 100k on Instagram and more than 40k on Youtube, in less than 2 years of activity on these same social networks. And after a few fruitful collaborations with Canal+ in particular, it is during the Mag de Téléfoot on the occasion of the World Cup on TF1 that you will be able to find the humorous section of Mehdi Donk.
Initially, Mehdi's goal is to develop his visibility on his networks to exhibit his art. Then, he intends to carry out his humorous programs for which he already has foundations. The idea is even to produce a first stand-up show. Eventually, the artist wishes to write original feature films of which he is already multiplying the sketches.
“A man who laughs is a saved man,” he said. _AF
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