Lele Pons
YouTube Star
Eleonora Pons Maronese, better known as Lele Pons, is a Venezuelan YouTuber, actress, and singer who holds both Venezuelan and American citizenship. Pons came to prominence on Vine before the platform shut down in 2017 where she was the most followed woman and the 3rd most followed viner with 11.5 million followers.
About
Lele Pons was born Eleonora Pons Maronese in Caracas, Venezuela on June 25th, 1996. She is a YouTube star, actress, singer and model. Her parents are Luis and Anna Maronese and she has one sister named Andrea. She moved to the United States when she was five years old and attended high school in Miami.
After graduating from high school, she began her career as a social media influencer by posting humorous videos on Vine. She quickly gained attention on the platform, eventually becoming the most-followed user with over 8 million followers. She also garnered over 6 billion loops for her videos combined. After Vine closed down in 2016, she shifted her focus to YouTube where she continues to upload comedic skits and vlogs to this day.
Pons has also pursued a career in acting, appearing in films such as The Space Between Us (2017) and The Fate of the Furious (2017). In 2018, she released her debut single "Dicen" which reached number 1 on the Latin Pop Songs chart in the US. In addition to this, she has been featured in multiple music videos including "Havana" by Camila Cabello and "Dinero" by Jennifer Lopez featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B.
Outside of entertainment, Pons is an active philanthropist who has been involved in charitable causes such as cancer awareness and education campaigns for girls in developing countries. She also serves as an ambassador for DoSomething as well as UNICEF's Next Generation program.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1996</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lele Pons is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On June 25, 1996, Eleonora Pons Maronese was born in Caracas, Venezuela.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2007</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Family Moves to Miami, Florida</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Lele's family moved to Miami, FL when she was 11 years old.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2013</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Creates Vine Account</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Lele creates her first Vine account and begins creating 6 second videos.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Launches YouTube Channel</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Lele launches her YouTube channel with the help of Shots Studios.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First YouTube Music Video</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Lele releases her first music video "Dicen" which goes on to become a viral hit.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Feature Film</h3><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lele stars in her first feature film 'The Unicorn' alongside Lauren Lapkus.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Launches Podcast</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Lele launches her own podcast called "The Secret Life of Lele Pons".</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's an Inspiration</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lele Pons is an inspiration to many young women. Her videos are full of positivity and confidence, which is something that many young women need in order to feel empowered. She has also been a great role model for young girls by showing them that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's Funny and Creative</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lele Pons is not only confident but also creative and funny. Her videos usually contain some kind of comedy skit or prank, which always leaves viewers laughing. She is also constantly creating new content, which keeps her channel fresh and engaging.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She's Authentic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Lele Pons is known for being authentic in her videos, which helps her connect with her viewers. She often shares personal experiences and stories about her life, which allows viewers to get to know her on a deeper level. This transparency further strengthens the connection between Lele and her fans.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Latin American Female to Reach 100 Million Followers </h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lele Pons became the first Latin American female to reach 100 million followers on Instagram in 2017.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> YouTube Silver Play Button </h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2016, Lele Pons received a YouTube Silver Play Button for surpassing one million subscribers on her channel.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Appeared in Major Films and TV Shows</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lele Pons has appeared in major films such as The Space Between Us and Netflix’s Step Up: High Water and had a recurring role in the show Jane the Virgin.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Founded a Non-Profit Organization</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lele Pons founded a non-profit organization, The Pons Foundation, which focuses on empowering young people to use their creativity to make positive changes in the world.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Author of the Book Surviving High School</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Lele Pons wrote a book titled Surviving High School, which is based on her own experiences and provides advice for young people navigating the ups and downs of high school.</p></div>
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