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| Name | Younes Zarou |
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| Birth Date | January 26, 1998 |
| Birth Place | Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Social media influencers |
| Channel Name | Younes Zarou |
| Subscribers | 25.1 million (as of September 2024) |
Younes Zarou was (born on January 26, 1998), in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to a Moroccan family. He’s a modern illusionist and one of Germany’s top social media influencers. Known for his creative and eye-catching videos, Younes has gained millions of followers on TikTok. His content features wild stunts, bright colors, and smart editing tricks that leave people amazed. As of September 2024, he has about 25.1 million subscriberr on her channel.
Early life and education
Younes grew up in Flörsheim am Main with five siblings. His mother, a nurse, was born and raised in Germany, while his father, who owns a car repair shop, grew up in Morocco. Younes once dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player and even trained with the youth team at Eintracht Frankfurt for a while.
However, Younes later shifted his focus to school and went on to study business informatics at the Provadis School of International Management & Technology. His tech background helped him a lot in how he creates content today.
Career
Younes started his social media journey in August 2019 by posting videos on TikTok. His early videos were all about camera tricks and illusions, using everyday objects with lots of bright colors and paint. His unique style quickly caught people’s attention, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 that his popularity exploded.
During the pandemic, Younes did a month-long live stream on TikTok, where he was live 24/7, attracting up to 200,000 viewers at its peak. This helped him gain a lot of recognition. He also started the #stayathome challenge to encourage his young followers to stay safe during lockdown.
In 2023, Younes competed in the 16th season of the German dance show Let’s Dance, where he finished 11th.
Personal life
Younes is married and has a daughter, although he keeps his family life private. His daughter has appeared in a few of his TikTok videos, but Younes doesn’t share much about his wife and child. He practices Islam and values both his Moroccan and German roots, which are reflected in his content and personal values.
Awards and achievements
Younes Zarou has been recognized for his impact on social media and entertainment. In 2021, he won the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Social Media Star in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. His creativity and positive vibes have earned him many fans, who are known as the #YZfamily.
External links
Younes Zarou on Instagram
Younes Zarou on Youtube
References
- Hindustan Times – Exclusive: German Influencer Younes Zarou on First Visit to India, Love for Shah Rukh Khan
- Deccan Herald – Chaos in Church Street as Fans Swarm German Social Media Star
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- Scoop Upworthy – Footage Showing Inside of Egyptian Pyramids is Interesting and Terrifying
- DW – Younes Zarou: Germany’s Top-Earning TikToker
- Tubefilter – Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide (Week of 07/24/2022)
- Bunte – Let’s Dance: Does TikTok Star Younes Zarou Have a Girlfriend?