Personal Details :
- Full Name: Denarie “Bella” Poarch
- Date of Birth: February 6, 1997
- Age (2025): 28 years old
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Nationality: Filipino-American
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Height: Approximately 5′0″ (152 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Occupation: Singer, Social Media Personality, U.S. Navy Veteran
- Years Active: 2020–present
- Military Service: Served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Japan
- Notable For: Viral TikTok lip-sync to “Sophie Aspin Send” and debut single “Build a Bitch”
Social Media Presence :
- TikTok: @bellapoarch
- Instagram: @bellapoarch
- YouTube: Bella Poarch
- Twitter (X): @bellapoarch
- Facebook: Bella Poarch Official
Career Overview :
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Born Denarie Bautista Taylor on February 8, 1997, in Pangasinan, Philippines. Adopted and raised in the Philippines, later moved to San Francisco and then Texas around age 13 .
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Served in the U.S. Navy (2017–2020) as a helicopter mechanic, stationed in Japan and Hawaii, earning honors like the National Defense Service Medal .
TikTok Stardom
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Joined TikTok in January 2020, but really took off around April with gaming and cosplay content .
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Viral breakout in August 2020: her lip-sync to “M to the B” (Millie B) became the most-liked TikTok of all time (>49 million likes) .
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Quickly amassed 90+ million followers, becoming one of the top-followed accounts on TikTok, and expanded to Instagram (12 M+), YouTube (7 M+), and Twitter .
Music Career
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Signed with Warner Records in May 2021 and dropped her debut single “Build a Bitch” that same month .
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Build a Bitch: peaked #56 on Billboard Hot 100, certified Platinum (RIAA) and Silver (BPI); lauded for its dark-pop sound and empowering message .
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Collaborated with Sub Urban on “Inferno” in July 2021 and released her debut EP Dolls in August 2022, charting in the U.S. and U.K.
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Continued releasing singles like “Crush” (with Lauv, 2023) and “Living Hell” (2022), with more tracks in the works for 2024–25 .
Awards & Recognition
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Breakout Creator at the Streamy Awards (2021)
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iHeartRadio Music Awards: Social Star Award (2022)
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Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Media, 2022)
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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Social Music Star (2023, 2024) .
Brand Work & Expansion
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Collaborated with Moncler, HyperX, Google, Tinder, NYX Cosmetics, and featured in Call of Duty and Fortnite events.
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Joined Kenia Os’s Pink Aura US tour in late 2023 .
Advocacy & Personal Insights
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Open about mental health, therapy, and healing from childhood and Navy trauma .
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Advocates for Asian‑American representation and empowerment through her music and public presence .
Summary Table
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Platform | TikTok (90+ M), Instagram (12 M+), YouTube (7 M+) |
| Music | Warner signee, major singles, EP release |
| Awards | Streamy, iHeart, Forbes 30 U30, Kids’ Choice |
| Brands | Luxury, gaming, cosmetics endorsements |
- Background & Family Life
- Born in the Philippines and raised on a farm in Pangasinan.
- Adopted at age 3; moved to the U.S. at age 14.
- Faced emotional and physical abuse in childhood.
- Fluent in Tagalog, Pangasinense, and Ilocano.
- Relationships
- Secretly married Navy member Tyler Poarch in 2019; divorced in 2023.
- Close friendships with influencers like Bretman Rock and James Charles.
- Hobbies & Interests
- Passionate gamer (likes Tekken, Fortnite, Minecraft, Among Us).
- Loves drawing, painting, oil pastels, crochet, and cosplay.
- Anime fan: favorites include “Tokyo Ghoul” and “Hunter × Hunter”.
- Enjoys karaoke and uses music as emotional therapy.
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Deals with PTSD and anxiety from past trauma and Navy life.
- Practices self-care with naps, journaling, plushies, and downtime.
- Introverted; needs time to recharge after social interactions.
- Style & Personality
- Switches between “Kawaii Bella” and “Baddie Bella” personas.
- Draws inspiration from pop artists like Melanie Martinez and Grimes.
- Reads books on AI and philosophy, like Max Tegmark’s Life 3.0.
Net Worth :
Blueface’s estimated net worth is approximately $4 million as of 2024. His income sources include:
- Music sales and streams
- Social media partnerships and brand deals
- Boxing match payouts
- Real estate investments
- Restaurant revenue
Awards & Achievements :
- Platinum Certification: “Thotiana” by RIAA
- Billboard Hot 100: “Thotiana” peaked at #8
- Successful Boxing Debut: Wins in matches against TikTok stars
- Real Estate: Profitable sales in California’s housing market
- Viral Recognition: Regularly trends for music and public appearances
Fun Facts :
- Bella’s TikTok of her lip-syncing to “M to the B” is the most-liked video on the platform with over 49 million likes.
- She served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation ordnanceman and was stationed in Japan and Hawaii.
- Bella has over 10 tattoos, many of which cover up scars from her past and symbolize her healing journey.
- She chose the name “Bella” because it means “beautiful” in Italian and “Poarch” is her ex-husband’s last name.
- Her favorite anime include “One-Punch Man,” “Tokyo Ghoul,” and “Hunter × Hunter.”
- She sleeps 10 to 11 hours a day, including naps, to recharge her mental health.
- Bella’s debut single “Build a Bitch” was inspired by unrealistic beauty standards and personal empowerment.
- She has a large collection of plushies and treats them as emotional support companions.
- Bella once hosted video game tournaments while serving in the military.
- She’s introverted and prefers quiet time over parties or public events.


