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Johnson's YouTube account was created on December 17, 2007, with early videos uploaded by her mother which featured her performances at [[talent show]]s,<ref name="FanlalaTV-2012"/> and church recitals.<ref name="Stanley"/> In 2010, Johnson began to work with the [[Fine Brothers]] as a recurring member of their ''Kids React'' series.<ref name="Gallagher"/> This exposure increased the traffic to her own channel and became |
Johnson's YouTube account was created on December 17, 2007, with early videos uploaded by her mother which featured her performances at [[talent show]]s,<ref name="FanlalaTV-2012"/> and church recitals.<ref name="Stanley"/> After two years, Johnson began to control the output of the channel, creating content that has come to include personal commentary, [[sketch comedy]], and musical performances.<ref name="FanlalaTV-2012"/> In 2010, Johnson began to work with the [[Fine Brothers]] as a recurring member of their ''Kids React'' series.<ref name="Gallagher"/> This exposure increased the traffic to her own channel and became an early source of her online fame. In the aftermath of the initial series episodes, she was surprised by the phenomenon of strangers knowing her and approaching her as fans, and remarked "I think 'Kids React' was my very first viral video, 'cus everyone knew my name after that."<ref name="FanlalaTV-2012"/> |
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In 2011, Johnson was added to the recurring cast of the spin-off series "Teens React", and in 2014 was moved again to the newly established "YouTubers React", which featured herself and various well known YouTube personalities. In 2014, Johnson appeared at the [[2014 Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]],<ref name="Oliver"/> and starred in ''Terry the Tomboy: The Movie'', a spin-off film based on the eponymous character she portrays on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series, ''[[AwesomenessTV]]''.<ref name="FanlalaTV-2014"/> She has been featured on the covers of ''[[Adweek]]'' and ''[[BYou Magazine]]''.<ref name=Stanley/><ref name="FanlalaTV-2014"/> |
In 2011, Johnson was added to the recurring cast of the spin-off series "Teens React", and in 2014 was moved again to the newly established "YouTubers React", which featured herself and various well known YouTube personalities. In 2014, Johnson appeared at the [[2014 Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]],<ref name="Oliver"/> and starred in ''Terry the Tomboy: The Movie'', a spin-off film based on the eponymous character she portrays on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series, ''[[AwesomenessTV]]''.<ref name="FanlalaTV-2014"/> She has been featured on the covers of ''[[Adweek]]'' and ''[[BYou Magazine]]''.<ref name=Stanley/><ref name="FanlalaTV-2014"/> |
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Revision as of 03:53, 8 August 2014
Lia Marie Johnson | |
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| Born | Lia Marie Johnson November 23, 1996 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, guitarist, YouTube personality |
| Known for | MyMusic, YouTubers React, Teens React, Kids React Terry the Tomboy |
Lia Marie Johnson (born November 23, 1996) is an American teen actress and internet personality notable for appearing in a various web series created by the Fine Brothers, including the Emmy-winning web series Kids React, and for her own vlogging and social media output. In 2012 her personal YouTube channel, "LiaMarieJohnson", was reported to have received 13 million views.[1] In 2014, this was reported to have increased to 39 million views and 705,000 subscribers, while her Instagram account was followed by 205,000 subscribers, in an Adweek profile that referred to her as one of "12 of the biggest young stars on YouTube".[2]
Biography
Personal life
Johnson was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii, the daughter of a military family. Her family eventually settled in California.[1] In 2012, in a combined episode of Teens React and Elders React about the 2012 United States presidential election, Johnson stated that she is a Democrat.[3]
Online activity and career
To be a Youtube star, just keep putting up videos and don't ever give up. It takes a while to catch on. It took me four years to get to where I am now. It just takes time.
Lia Marie Johnson, 2012[4]
Johnson's YouTube account was created on December 17, 2007, with early videos uploaded by her mother which featured her performances at talent shows,[4] and church recitals.[2] After two years, Johnson began to control the output of the channel, creating content that has come to include personal commentary, sketch comedy, and musical performances.[4] In 2010, Johnson began to work with the Fine Brothers as a recurring member of their Kids React series.[1] This exposure increased the traffic to her own channel and became an early source of her online fame. In the aftermath of the initial series episodes, she was surprised by the phenomenon of strangers knowing her and approaching her as fans, and remarked "I think 'Kids React' was my very first viral video, 'cus everyone knew my name after that."[4]
In 2011, Johnson was added to the recurring cast of the spin-off series "Teens React", and in 2014 was moved again to the newly established "YouTubers React", which featured herself and various well known YouTube personalities. In 2014, Johnson appeared at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards,[5] and starred in Terry the Tomboy: The Movie, a spin-off film based on the eponymous character she portrays on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series, AwesomenessTV.[6] She has been featured on the covers of Adweek and BYou Magazine.[2][6]
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry The Tomboy: The Movie | 2014 | Terry | Debut June 21, 2014 on Nickelodeon |
| YouTubers React | 2014–present | Herself | The Fine Brothers |
| AwesomenessTV | 2013–present | Various | |
| Spirits | 2013 | Kaelyn Farrow | 3 episodes |
| Counterpunch | 2013 | Lia | |
| MyMusic | 2012–present | Rayna | 14 episodes |
| Finding Cody | 2012 | Lilli | |
| Terry The Tomboy | 2012–2014 | Terry | AwesomenessTV Skit |
| Teens Wanna Know | 2012 | Guest | 1 episode |
| It's a Criminal World | 2012 | Segment: "Shattered Allegiance" | |
| Open Your Eyes | 2012 | Short | |
| Nerd Wars! | 2012 | Doris | Short |
| The Rehearsal | 2011 | Penny | |
| Teens React | 2011–2014 | Herself | The Fine Brothers |
| Monster in My Swimming Pool | 2011 | Katie | Short |
| OMGtv!! LIVE | 2010–2011 | Herself | 3 episodes |
| Sidewalk Symphony | 2010 | Female drummer | Short |
| The Station | 2010 | Bethanny | 1 episode |
| Kids React | 2010–2011 | Herself | The Fine Brothers |
| Shane Dawson TV | 2010 | Girl watching Degrassi | Episode: "Girl Watching Degrassi" |
| The Ryan and Randi Show | 2010 | Singer | Short |
| Cam Gigandet vs. Twilight Fans | 2009 | Fan #7 | Video short |
| Collide | 2009 | Little girl | Short |
| The Unit | 2009 | Soccer player | 1 episode (uncredited) |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2009 | Cheerleader | One episode (credited as Lia Johnson) |
| I Do and I Don't | 2009 | Kim (age 10) | Short |
| Shattered Allegiance | 2009 | Danielle Rourke (age 10) | Short |
| When Weather Changed History | 2008 | Granddaughter | 1 episode |
| No Man's Land | 2008 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c Gallagher, Michael Aaron (12 July 2012). "Lia Marie Johnson always wears her sunshine (Exclusive Interview)". Stay Famous. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ a b c T.L. Stanley (March 10–16). "Meet 12 of the Biggest Young Stars on YouTube". Adweek. LV (10). Photography by Karl J. Kaul. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
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- ^ a b c d Lia Marie Johnson (interview participant) (August 22, 1012). YouTube Cutie Lia Marie Johnson Talks Past, Present, & Future (Video podcast). Santa Monica, California: Fanlala, Inc. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ Oliver, Dana (March 30, 2014). "Kids' Choice Awards 2014: Hollywood's Youngest Stars Do Crop Tops & Cutouts (PHOTOS)". Hufpost Style. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Lia Marie Johnson (interview participant) (May 27, 2014). Lia Marie Johnson Talks About Working with BYOU Magazine (Video podcast). Santa Monica, California: Fanlala, Inc. Retrieved June 7, 2014.