Influencers from Canada starting with J

• Jake Epstein

  Occupation: Actor

  Jake Epstein is a Canadian actor and singer known for his work in television and on Broadway. He is most recognizable for playing the character Craig Manning in the popular TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

  In theater, he originated the role of Gerry Goffin in the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He has also played the alternate Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and starred in the national tours of Spring Awakening (as Melchior) and American Idiot (as Will).

  Epstein also had recurring roles in TV shows like Designated Survivor and The Hardy Boys. He wrote and performs a solo cabaret show, Boy Falls From the Sky, which recounts his experiences in show business.

  Instagram: 137K Followers / Subscribers

• Jedidiah Goodacre

  Occupation: Actor

  Jedidiah Goodacre is a Canadian actor, born on January 11, 1989, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. He is known for several television and film roles.

  On television, his most recognized roles include Chad Charming, the son of Cinderella and Prince Charming, in the Descendants television films (2015, 2017, 2019), and the recurring role of Dorian Gray in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020). He also had recurring roles as Roman Sienna in The Originals and Legacies.

  In film, he starred as Beckett Rush opposite Rose Reid in the 2021 feature film Finding You. Other film credits include Margaux (2022), The Recall (2017), Monster Trucks (2016), and Tomorrowland (2015).

  Goodacre attended the Vancouver Film School. In addition to acting, he is a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and enjoys playing sports like hockey, football, and baseball.

  Instagram: 260K Followers / Subscribers

• Jim Carrey

  Occupation: Actor

  Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, widely recognized for his high-energy, physical brand of comedy and rubber-faced antics.

  He rose to fame in the early 1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy show In Living Color. His career skyrocketed with starring roles in blockbuster comedy films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Liar Liar.

  While primarily known for comedy, Carrey has also received critical acclaim and Golden Globe Awards for dramatic and dark-comedy roles in films such as The Truman Show and Man on the Moon. His diverse filmography showcases his range, spanning from slapstick humor to complex, dramatic performances.

  He remains one of the most recognizable and successful comedians in modern cinema.

• Johnny Orlando

  Occupation: Singer

  Johnny Orlando is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actor.

  He first gained attention on social media by posting covers of pop songs by artists like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift to his YouTube channel, which he started with the help of his older sister Darian when he was eight years old.

  His career grew, and he has since released original music, including EPs like VXIIXI, Teenage Fever, and It's Never Really Over, and the studio album All the Things That Could Go Wrong (2022). He has won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act multiple times and was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He has also been involved in acting, including voice roles and a role in the TV series Total Eclipse.

  His musical genres are primarily Pop, teen pop, and dance pop.

  TikTok: 10.5M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 6.2M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 4.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers

• Justin Bieber

  Occupation: Singer

  Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his multi-genre musical performances. Bieber was discovered by Scooter Braun in 2008 and brought to the US by Usher, who jointly formed RBMG Records to sign Bieber. He rose to mainstream fame with his debut album, My World 2.0 (2010), which topped the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male to do so in 47 years. Its lead single, "Baby" (featuring Ludacris), became a best selling single.

  Instagram: 293M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 89M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 76.5M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 29.5M Followers / Subscribers

• Justin Trudeau

  Occupation: Former Prime Minister

  Justin Trudeau is a Canadian politician who has served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada since 2015 and as the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. He is the eldest son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

  He has focused on policies such as the legalization of cannabis, increasing immigration, implementing a federal carbon tax to combat climate change, and introducing the Canada Child Benefit. His tenure has also involved navigating complex international relations and domestic political challenges.

  X: 6.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 4.6M Followers / Subscribers