About
Annica Hansen is a German television presenter, model, author, entrepreneur and self-described “horse girl.” Born on 16 October 1982 in Duisburg and raised in nearby Tönisvorst, she first turned heads on-screen as a roving reporter for the prime-time science show “Galileo” on ProSieben and later fronted her own daytime talk program, “Annica Hansen – Der Talk.” Over two decades her résumé has grown to include sports magazines, arena hosting in front of 40,000 spectators and stints on cult events such as “TV total Turmspringen” and the “Wok-WM.” Today, more than 670k fans follow her online for a daily dose of countryside life, ponies and practical DIY inspiration.
Before Fame
Hansen’s first love was the saddle, but her first paycheque came from the catwalk. At eighteen she began modelling catalogue fashion while studying mathematics and textile-clothing management in Cologne. Those early campaigns paid the rent and sharpened her camera craft, yet she soon swapped runway rehearsals for acting lessons. A 2004 cameo as a PE instructor in the Sat.1 reality show “Kämpf um deine Frau” opened doors to soap-opera bit parts in “Verbotene Liebe” and “Unter uns,” cementing her as a fresh on-air personality just as German private TV craved relatable new faces.
Trivia
- Equestrian at heart: Hansen runs “Ponyhausen,” the self-built smallholding she bought in 2020. Four ponies, three cats, and a rescue dog fill her feed—and, by extension, her social feeds—with barn humor and training tips.
- Digital native: She launched her YouTube channel in 2012 and uploaded her first video in 2013, long before short-form riding clips became an algorithm staple.
- Entrepreneurial streak: In 2018, she founded the equestrian fashion label Ponyliebe, proving influence can gallop straight into manufacturing.
- Straight-talk advocate: In 2023, Hansen spoke publicly about choosing voluntary sterilisation, aiming to normalise child-free lifestyles and honest health conversations among women.
- Hidden gem: Few realise she once appeared in Motörhead’s 2004 music video “Life’s a Bitch,” brandishing a spray can rather than a riding crop.
Family Life
Although frequently in the spotlight, Hansen keeps romantic details low-key, referring simply to “my boyfriend” when posting from the farm. The real stars of her household are the animals: Jóia the dog oversees yard security, while ponies Wölbchen, Polly & Co. provide daily exercise, delight—and occasional muddy chaos. Hansen’s openness about having no wish for children and the relief she felt after sterilisation sparked both praise and debate, yet reflects the independence that has guided her since leaving home at seventeen.
Associated With
Careerwise, Hansen’s path has been entwined with some of German TV’s most recognisable names. She reported alongside Elton on “Elton zockt – Live,” shared studio corridors built by entertainment titan Stefan Raab during “TV total” specials and teamed up with ProSieben’s long-running “Galileo” crew for countless on-location experiments. Her switch from glossy studio floors to muddy paddocks hasn’t severed those ties—she still fronts live sport shows and special events—yet it underlines her knack for steering the narrative of her own life, whether on camera or down a country lane.
