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{{Short description|British entrepreneur and car customiser}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Yianni Charalambous
| image = 
| caption = Charalambous in 2023
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|7|16}} 
| birth_place = London, England
| nationality = British
| occupation = Entrepreneur, television personality
| known_for = Founder of Yiannimize; TV shows ''Yianni: Supercar Customiser'' and ''The Wrap Job''
}}

'''Yianni Charalambous''' is a British entrepreneur and television personality, best known as the founder of the vehicle customization company '''Yiannimize''' and for starring in the television series ''[[Yianni: Supercar Customiser]]'' and ''[[The Wrap Job]]''. He is widely recognized for his work customizing high-end vehicles for celebrities and athletes in the United Kingdom.

== Early life ==
Charalambous was born in London, England, to Greek Cypriot parents.<ref name="source1">{{cite web |title=Yianni Charalambous Biography |url=https://example.com |publisher=AutoWeekly |access-date=7 October 2025}}</ref> Growing up in North London, he developed an early passion for cars and entrepreneurship. He began working in the automotive industry at a young age, gaining experience in detailing and vehicle modification before launching his own business.

== Career ==
Charalambous founded '''Yiannimize''' in Enfield, North London, specializing in custom wraps, detailing, and bespoke vehicle modifications.<ref name="source2">{{cite web |title=Inside Yiannimize |url=https://example.com |publisher=TopGear |access-date=7 October 2025}}</ref> His company quickly gained popularity for its work on luxury and supercars belonging to celebrities, including footballers and entertainers.

In 2018, Charalambous became the subject of the [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]] television series ''[[Yianni: Supercar Customiser]]'', which showcased his workshop operations and celebrity clientele. The series brought him mainstream attention and expanded his brand's presence across social media platforms.

In 2023, he returned to television with ''[[The Wrap Job]]'', a show highlighting custom car projects and creative automotive designs.<ref name="source3">{{cite web |title=Yianni Charalambous returns with The Wrap Job |url=https://example.com |publisher=AutoExpress |access-date=7 October 2025}}</ref> Alongside his media work, Charalambous has built a substantial online following, sharing behind-the-scenes content, car reveals, and business insights.

== Controversies ==
Charalambous has occasionally faced criticism and controversy within the automotive community, particularly around the portrayal of celebrity culture in his television appearances.<ref name="source4">{{cite news |title=TV Customiser Yianni Charalambous responds to criticism |url=https://example.com |publisher=The Guardian |date=2022-05-10 |access-date=7 October 2025}}</ref> Despite this, he remains a prominent figure in the UK automotive customization industry and continues to expand his brand.

== Personal life ==
Charalambous is of Greek Cypriot descent and resides in London. He is active on social media platforms including YouTube and Instagram, where he shares insights into his business and automotive lifestyle.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.yiannimize.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.instagram.com/yiannimize/ Yianni Charalambous on Instagram]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Yiannimize Yiannimize on YouTube]

[[Category:British businesspeople]]
[[Category:British television personalities]]
[[Category:People from London]]
[[Category:British people of Greek Cypriot descent]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1970s births]]

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