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Lilly SinghIndian-Canadian YouTuber, TV presenter, comedian, writer and actress
Date of Birth: 26.09.1988
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Lilly Singh: A Trailblazing Content Creator
- YouTube Career
- Social Impact
- Cultural Appropriation Accusations
- Advocacy and Activism
- Ambassadorial Role and Philanthropy
- Personal Life
- In 2019, Singh publicly came out as bisexual.
Lilly Singh: A Trailblazing Content Creator
Early Life and EducationLilly Singh was born and raised in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada, to Indian Punjabi parents. As a child, she attended Mary Shadd Public School and graduated from Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in Malvern, Toronto. Singh also participated in Girl Guides of Canada, which played a significant role in her youth.
YouTube Career
In October 2010, Singh launched her YouTube channel under the pseudonym "IISuperwomanII." Inspired by her childhood belief that she could do anything, she adopted the "Superwoman" moniker. Initially intending to pursue a graduate degree, Singh decided to focus on her YouTube career.
In December 2011, she created a second channel, "SuperwomanVlogs," where she shared her daily routines and behind-the-scenes footage. In August 2013, Singh appeared as a background dancer in the Bollywood films "Speedy Singh" and "Thank You."
Her channel gained significant momentum in 2014, ranking 39th on New Media Rockstars' list of Top 100 Channels. She also received nominations for the Shorty Award and Streamy Award.
Social Impact
Singh's YouTube videos often incorporate Punjabi culture and address social issues. Her most popular video, "3 Girls, 1 Lift," promotes her GirlLove campaign and features celebrities Zendeya and Winnie Harlow. Her comedic sketches often involve her fictional parents, Paramjit and Manjit, offering humorous commentary on current events.
Cultural Appropriation Accusations
Critics have accused Singh of cultural appropriation of African American culture. Some have highlighted her use of black slang, cornrows, and Caribbean accents in her videos. Singh has defended herself by stating that her mannerisms are rooted in her upbringing in Scarborough, Toronto.
Advocacy and Activism
Singh has expressed support for various social justice causes. She has attended protests against police brutality and fundraised for the 2020 presidential campaign of Joe Biden. She has also spoken out in support of the Indian farmers' protests of 2020-2021.
Ambassadorial Role and Philanthropy
In 2017, Singh was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Rights. Through her GirlLove campaign, she advocates for girls to end bullying among themselves. She has also met with schoolchildren in South Africa to address bullying and violence.
Personal Life
Singh identifies as Indo-Canadian and maintains a strong connection to her Punjabi heritage. While raised as a Sikh, she has stated that she does not practice any religion but believes in God. She has openly discussed her struggles with depression and arachnophobia, and credits YouTube with helping her cope with these challenges.
