Born in Viersen in 1972, Yvon Jansen trained at the Schauspielschule Bochum. She was a fixed ensemble member at Schauspielhaus Zürich (2000–2005; 2011–2013) and Schauspiel Köln (2013/14–2025). Collaborations include Pınar Karabulut and Rafael Sanchez. Film/TV credits include «Echo» (Berlinale 2022) and «Soko Stuttgart». She was also in the band Kommando Sonne-nmilch. She returns to the Schauspielhaus Zürich as a fixed ensemble member in 2025/26.