Annemarie Carpendale: From pop star to audience favorite!
Find out more about Annemarie Carpendale, her impressive career as a presenter and her commitment to sick children.

Annemarie Carpendale: From pop star to audience favorite!
The talented Annemarie Carpendale, née Warnkross, is not only celebrating her 47th birthday this year, but also an impressive career that has unfolded at ProSieben since 2005. Born on October 29, 1977 in Hanover, grew up in Siegen, she not only graduated from high school, but also gained a lot of experience and knowledge in various areas. From ballet and piano to theater and very special periods of life such as a year at a high school in Phoenix, USA, Annemarie has never stood still. Her school and professional career are also impressive: studying business administration at the University of Cologne took place in the exciting phase of her early career.
The beginnings of her media career took place in the late 1990s. She first gained notoriety through the e-sports team in which she was active under the nickname “XS”. She later worked as a dancer and singer in the pop band Bellini, whose hit “Samba de Janeiro” many of you probably still know. Switching from music to presenting was the next big step in her life. She has been presenting the show “taff” at ProSieben since 2005 and married her partner Wayne Carpendale in 2013, with whom she had been in a relationship since 2007.
Family and commitment
Annemarie and Wayne Carpendale live in Munich with their son Mads, born in 2018. In her role as a mother, she follows a healthy parenting style that includes little sweets and television. The presenter is also active outside the camera and has been a patron of the Ronal McDonald House in Munich since 2017, where she works to support sick children. A great example of how much heart she shows!
A look at the career
- Die ersten Moderationserfahrungen sammelte sie 2004 bei VIVA.
- 2005 erlangte sie mit „taff“ große Bekanntheit.
- Sie übernahm die Berichterstattung bei den Oscars und Golden Globes.
- Zwischen 2016 und 2018 war sie Moderatorin der Dating-Show „Kiss Bang Love“.
- Zuletzt präsentierte sie die Couple-Show „Der Heiratsmarkt“ in 2023.
- Im Jahr 2021 trat sie bei „The Masked Singer“ auf und belegte den fünften Platz.
In addition to her impressive career as a presenter and singer, Annemarie also models for numerous brands, including "Dr. Smile", "Biotherm" and "Purelei". Her versatility is well received by many, and her skills are also valued. With an impact that touches both the heart and the audience, Annemarie Carpendale is not only a significant figure in the German media landscape, but also a role model for many young people.
Lively, charming and full of energy – Annemarie Carpendale will continue to be a personality who can inspire both on stage and in life. Who knows what exciting next steps await her!