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Bella Poarch

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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 :

Career Overview :

  • 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 .

  • 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

  • Joined TikTok in January 2020, but really took off around April with gaming and cosplay content .

  • 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) .

  • 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

  • Signed with Warner Records in May 2021 and dropped her debut single “Build a Bitch” that same month .

  • Build a Bitch: peaked #56 on Billboard Hot 100, certified Platinum (RIAA) and Silver (BPI); lauded for its dark-pop sound and empowering message .

  • 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.

  • Continued releasing singles like “Crush” (with Lauv, 2023) and “Living Hell” (2022), with more tracks in the works for 2024–25 .


Awards & Recognition

  • Breakout Creator at the Streamy Awards (2021)

  • iHeartRadio Music Awards: Social Star Award (2022)

  • Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Media, 2022)

  • Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Social Music Star (2023, 2024) .


Brand Work & Expansion

  • Collaborated with Moncler, HyperX, Google, Tinder, NYX Cosmetics, and featured in Call of Duty and Fortnite events.

  • Joined Kenia Os’s Pink Aura US tour in late 2023 .


Advocacy & Personal Insights

  • Open about mental health, therapy, and healing from childhood and Navy trauma .

  • 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.