Dimitar Ivanov, known as “Kapitana,” is a Bulgarian ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, actor, and playwright. In 2019, he gained recognition on the popular TV Show “Slavi’s Show” with a comedic skit featuring his puppet, Bai Tanyo. His performance impressed host Slavi Trifonov, who offered to fully fund Dimitar’s ventriloquism training abroad. Under the guidance of top American and Slovak ventriloquists, Dimitar honed his lip-sync technique.

That same year, Dimitar and Bai Tanyo launched their debut stand-up show, Beshe mi 100lichno, touring 20 Bulgarian cities. In 2020, they introduced a new show, Obraztsov dom, which solidified Dimitar’s reputation in stand-up comedy. The tour spanned 24 cities and featured a new puppet, Isteriya Petrova, a satirical take on a Bulgarian state official. The show’s success was amplified by their strong social media presence.

In 2021, Dimitar competed in Bulgaria’s inaugural Golden Microphone stand-up comedy awards, winning the audience award and earning podium placements in the guild and jury categories. In 2024, Kapitana completed an international tour including over 30 dates in Bulgaria, Germany, and the UK.