In 2004, Ilka won the final season of the ProSieben network's Quatsch Comedy Club stand-up show.

Her character of a frumpy, sarcastic "Ossie" housewife has endeared her to millions of Germans, Swiss and Austrians, and she is one of the most famous and highly paid female entertainers and comedians in those countries.

Her humorous observations about everyday life can be compared to Roseanne Barr of the USA, with more sweetness added.

Cindy is most famous for her flaming pink velour track suit, and curly blond hair, with over-the-top makeup.

Following the retirement of Thomas Gottschalk and Michelle Hunziker as presenters of the very famous German TV show "Wetten, dass..?