Internet Personalities by country

Ian Andrew Hecox, born on November 30, 1987, in Sacramento, California, is an American internet personality, comedian, actor, filmmaker, writer, director, and producer. He is best known as the co-founder of the pioneering YouTube channel Smosh, which he launched in 2005 alongside his childhood friend Anthony Padilla, just months after YouTube's debut. Their early lip-sync and sketch comedy videos quickly gained viral traction, turning Smosh into one of the platform's oldest and most subscribed channels, amassing over 25 million subscribers and billions of views by 2025. Hecox has written, directed, and starred in countless sketches, often portraying a dim-witted, childish, and gullible version of himself. After Padilla's departure in 2017, Hecox led Smosh through its acquisition by Mythical Entertainment in 2019, and the duo reconciled in 2022, leading to collaborative content once more. Raised in the nearby suburb of Carmichael with parents Sharon and Stephan Hecox, plus siblings Melissa and Adrian, he attended Del Campo High School and American River College. A self-described fun-loving, outgoing "immature" type, Hecox enjoys food, sports, and time with friends and family; he's a dog lover with a German Shepherd and has been in a long-term relationship with Melanie Moat since 2007. His on-screen persona contrasts his real-life skills, including musical talent shown in Smosh rap battles and karaoke series. Hecox has expanded into film with roles in Smosh: The Movie (2015), voicing Chuck in The Angry Birds Movie (2016), and appearing in Ghostmates (2016). He also runs secondary channels like Smosh Pit for behind-the-scenes content.

Ashton Hall is a fitness trainer and Instagram personality born on October 24, 1995, in Jacksonville, Florida. He played college football as a running back at Alcorn State University. He became a social media sensation, particularly known for his highly disciplined and extreme morning routine which begins before 4 a.m. and includes activities like push-ups, meditation, journaling, intense workouts, ice facials, and applying a banana peel mask to his face. He is an online fitness coach and entrepreneur who runs his own brand and offers personal coaching programs. He has millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, sharing workout content and insights into his life.

Daniel Gerstel is a digital content creator, TikTok star, multimedia artist, and online social media personality known for his food-focused content and his brand, "DanCookedIt." He tries food, visits restaurants, and posts reviews for a large following on YouTube and TikTok.

He was born on January 16, 2002, and is from the United States. He began posting online content primarily in 2023. His video styles often feature comparisons of cheap versus expensive dishes or observing how restaurants treat customers differently based on their clothing.

Lottie Weaver is an American social media content creator, best known for her hairstyling and family content on TikTok. Her content often features hair tips and tricks for herself and her three daughters. She lives in Nevada with her husband, Tyler, and their daughters, Berklie, Kinlee, and Hadley. She and her husband celebrated ten years of marriage in 2022. She is also a marathon runner.

Lana Rhoades, whose real name is Amara Maple, is an American internet personality, podcaster, and former adult film actress. She was born on September 6, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career in the adult film industry in 2016 and left the industry by late 2017. Following this, she transitioned into a career as a social media influencer.

She has co-hosted the podcast 3 Girls 1 Kitchen and has also been involved in designing a lingerie line. She has received several awards for her work in the adult film industry, including the AVN Award for Hottest Newcomer in 2017.

She has been open about her experiences with exploitation and abuse in the pornography industry. She earns income by posting photos and videos to the platform OnlyFans. In her personal life, she gave birth to a son in January 2022.

Esthalla Ortiz is a social media influencer and TikTok star, recognized for her fashionable pictures, dance content, and family vlogs. She is a key member of the YouTube channel "Familia Diamond," which focuses on content featuring her husband, Sdiezzel Ortiz, and their children, including their daughter Txunamy Ortiz, who is also a social media influencer.

Esthalla was born on August 7, 1993, in Flint, Michigan. She is an American citizen and is reported to have Brazilian ancestors. She and Sdiezzel Ortiz are married and have four children: two daughters (Txunamy and Solage) and two sons (Diezel and Ranger). The family's YouTube channel "Familia Diamond" has amassed a large following. Esthalla also has a significant following on her personal TikTok and Instagram accounts, where she is known by the username @esthalla. She has collaborated with various fashion and beauty brands.

Katie Brueckner, formerly known as Katie Betzing, is a YouTuber and content creator.

She started her YouTube channel in 2013, focusing initially on videos like tutorials and makeup. Her content has also featured dating updates and glimpses into her daily life. She is married to Josh Brueckner, a former professional MMA fighter. Together, they run a joint YouTube channel called JatieVlogs, which has millions of subscribers. This joint channel initially gained popularity for posting prank videos, but their content has shifted in recent years to focus more on family life and major relationship milestones like their March 2021 wedding. They have one child and were expecting a second as of early 2025. Katie has expressed her desire to be a positive influence and a good role model for her followers. She also has a separate, main channel called "Katie Betzing" and is involved in fitness-related ventures with her husband, such as "J80Fit" and the "Move" app.

Erika Michaelanne Costell is an American Internet personality and model. She was born on November 12, 1992, in Toledo, Ohio, and was raised in Bedford Township, Michigan, in a family with twelve siblings. She began modeling at age 16 and later attended Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in business administration before leaving to pursue modeling in Los Angeles.

Her career gained significant traction when she became associated with Team 10, an influencer marketing management agency led by Jake Paul, initially as his assistant and later as the Chief Operations Officer (COO). In 2017, she started her own YouTube channel, where she posts vlogs, reaction videos, and music videos, which led to a rise in her popularity.

During her time with Team 10, she dated Jake Paul, and their relationship led to the popular single "Jerika" (with Jake Paul featuring Uncle Kade) in 2017, which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Following her breakup with Paul in 2018, she left Team 10 to pursue an independent career. She has since been involved in music, signing with The Orchard, and started a record label called BIA Entertainment in 2020. She has also founded a fashion brand. In 2018, she won the Teen Choice Award for "Music Web Star."

Rudy Mancuso, born Rodolfo Mancuso on February 28, 1992, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, is an American internet personality, musician, filmmaker, and actor of Italian-American and Brazilian descent. Raised alongside his sister Marianna by an Italian-American father and Brazilian mother, he attended Glen Ridge High School and Rutgers University in Newark, and spent time living in Rio de Janeiro, where he became fluent in Portuguese.

Mancuso rose to fame on Vine in 2013 with comedic skits featuring Latino characters and in-real-life (IRL) videos, often collaborating with friends. He partnered with Shots Studios and expanded to YouTube in 2016, creating the popular Awkward Puppets channel known for its multi-voiced puppetry humor. As a musician, he has released singles like "Mama" and collaborated on tracks with artists such as Alesso, while directing music videos for Lele Pons ("Celoso"), Alesso ("REMEDY"), and O.A.R. ("Miss You All The Time").

In film and TV, Mancuso starred in the 2019 Netflix sci-fi adventure Rim of the World, appeared in A Celebration of the Music from Coco (2020) and The Flash (2023), and wrote, directed, and starred in the 2024 romantic comedy Música, inspired by his own experiences with synesthesia—a condition that causes him to perceive sounds as colors and shapes, which influences his creative work.

Personally, Mancuso has been in a relationship with actress Camila Mendes (known for Riverdale and Do Revenge) since mid-2022; they met on the set of Música and went Instagram official on Valentine's Day 2023. On October 24, 2025, he proposed to her during a surprise engagement party disguised as a birthday celebration for a mutual friend, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Eugene Lee Yang is an American filmmaker, actor, author, activist, and internet personality.

🎬 Key Roles and Background

He is widely known for his time working with BuzzFeed (2013–2018) and for being a co-founder of the popular YouTube comedy group, The Try Guys (2014–2024), and its company 2nd Try LLC.

He was born in Waco, Texas, in 1986, and graduated from the University of Southern California in 2008 with a B.A. in cinema production. His work often tackles social issues, including themes of Asian American identity and LGBTQ+ visibility.

🌈 Identity and Activism

Yang is the son of South Korean immigrants. He has used his platform to advocate for equality, representation, and diversity in his projects. He is an openly gay man and was the only openly gay member of The Try Guys during his tenure with the group. He has created content that addresses his identity, including a deeply personal music video titled "I'm Gay - Eugene Lee Yang" which was released in 2019 and was connected to The Trevor Project, a crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth.