Which famous people from Germany do you already know? Do the names Marlene Dietrich or Sebastian Vettel ring a bell? Marlene Dietrich was the first German to become famous as an actress and singer in Hollywood. "The Blue Angel" is her most well-known movie. Sebastian Vettel is a German racecar driver. In 2010, at the age of 23, he became the youngest driver in the world to the Formula One world championship title. This was directly followed by three more world championship wins.

But these days, you no longer have to be a TV or movie star or a professional athlete to be a celebrity. Some people have managed to become famous on social media. Pamela Reif, one of Germany's most successful fitness influencers, signed up for Instagram when she was 16. At first, she posted photos of landscapes and food, and later, sports and fitness pictures. By early 2022, her Instagram account and YouTube channel each had more than 8 million followers. There are also famous influencers in politics and science. Rezo, a man with blue hair, became known for his YouTube videos on politics and social issues and now comments on politics on television. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, a chemist with a Ph.D., uses social media to get young people excited about science. Does Harry have what it takes to become an influencer?