| Full Name: | Eleonora Pons Maronese |
| Age: | 27 |
| Born: | June 25, 1996 in Caracas, Venezuela |
| Nationality: | Venezuelan-American |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
| Social Media: | Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube |
Her Early Life in Venezuela
Lele Pons was born in Caracas, Venezuela to a Venezuelan mother and American father. She has two younger siblings – a brother named Dicent and a sister named Kika. Lele grew up in a Catholic household and attended a private English-language school before her family relocated to Miami when she was 5 years old.
Even from a young age, Lele battled mental health issues like OCD and ADHD which made school challenging. However, her outgoing personality and sense of humor always made her stand out. Little did she know this would one day launch an entertainment career.
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h2>Finding Viral Fame on Vine
Lele‘s rise to fame began in 2013 on Vine. She quickly went viral with her hilarious 6-second videos making fun of Latino stereotypes. Fans couldn‘t get enough of her creative comedy sketches and parodies.
Within a year, Lele became Vine‘s most popular creator. She hit an amazing 11 million followers and over 8 billion loops! She was named the #1 Most Famous person on Vine in 2015. Even after the app was discontinued, Lele‘s Vines remain iconic.
Dominating YouTube and Beyond
When Vine shut down, Lele seamlessly shifted her energy to YouTube. Her channel exploded in popularity, gaining 1 million subscribers within 24 hours at launch!
She now has over 41 million YouTube subscribers and 8 billion views. Her funny vlogs, pranks, music videos and collabs with celebrities like Juanes and Marshmello are all viral hits.
Beyond YouTube, Lele has appeared in movies like The Angry Birds Movie 2, launched a jewelry line, and gone on tour across the U.S. She‘s worked with brands like Coca-Cola, Nike and Sprint.
In an interview, Lele said: "I want to keep challenging myself, act in movies, create music, spread positivity. This is only the beginning!"
Battling Mental Health Challenges
Behind the smiles, Lele has struggled with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and Tourette Syndrome. She‘s been the target of cruel cyberbullying which takes a toll on her mental health.
Despite her challenges, Lele soldiers on and advocates for mental health awareness. She says: "I know how it feels to be judged and misunderstood. I hope by sharing my story, I can help others know they‘re not alone."
Lele Pons is proof you can overcome hardship and still achieve your wildest dreams. The Latina queen of comedy is a true inspiration!