Last Updated on February 25, 2024
Who is Liza Koshy?
If you own a gadget with internet access, there’s a hundred percent chance (yes, I said hundred!) you’ve come across Liza. An entertainer at heart, Liza has carved her niche in numerous spaces such as television, comedy, YouTube, dance, and even film production. The internet sensation has amassed a following of 76.67 million across Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, and her two YouTube channels. As expected, Liza’s fan base keeps increasing as people can’t seem to get enough of her bubbly personality and charisma.
It is safe to say that the “little brown girl” (Liza’s signature way of referring to herself) had a successful breakout from YouTube, the platform that put her name on the map. She was the first digital star to be interviewed for Vogue Magazine’s 73 questions web series. Koshy also conducted interviews for the celebrities attending the 2018 and 2019 Met Galas on behalf of Vogue.
The American actress does not fail to use her influence and platform to give back. In 2016, she interviewed the then President of the United States, Barack Obama, on how young people could be more involved in politics. In 2020, Liza sat down with Michelle Obama and other YouTube creators to discuss the importance of educating the girl child. As part of her campaign for the Democratic Party during the 2020 presidential elections, Liza featured Presidential nominee Joe Biden on her channel. They discussed the future of America with the power of Millennials and Gen-Zs.
Included in Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment List, as well as Times 2019 List of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet, Liza Koshy has shown us that she has only scratched the surface in her career, and there’s more to come from her.
Quick Facts
Full Name: | Elizabeth Shaila Koshy |
Popular Name: | Liza |
Gender: | Female |
Birth Date: | March 31, 1996 |
Age: | 26 years |
Parents: | Jose Koshy, Jean Koshy |
Siblings: | Rachael Koshy, Olivia Koshy |
Birth Place: | Houston, Texas |
Nationality: | American |
Ethnicity: | Indian-Caucasian |
Education: | Lamar High School, University of Houston |
Marital Status: | N/A |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
Children: | N/A |
Dating: | N/A |
Net Worth: | $6 million |
Source of Wealth: | YouTube, Acting, Film Production, Brand Endorsements |
Height: | 5ft (1.52m) |
Weight: | 50 kg (110.2lbs) |
Early Life and Career Information
Liza Koshy is an American actress, television host, comedian, and YouTuber. She was born to Jose and Jean Koshy on March 31, 1996, in Houston, Texas, along with two older sisters, Rachael and Olivia. From kindergarten to grade five, the little brown girl was placed in a dual cultural and educational program where she learned to speak Spanish.
In 2014, after attending high school, Liza enrolled at the University of Houston and began studying Business Marketing. Seeing how much attention and impact Liza had on the internet, her father suggested she leaves school to focus more on content creation. After spending about a year in college, the YouTube breakout star moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
Koshy’s career began long before she moved to LA. During her interview with Forbes, the internet sensation asserted that she uploaded her first video on Vine when she was only eighteen. At the time, Liza created videos because everyone posted videos on Vine, and she wanted to keep up with her friends. With time, she realized that she enjoyed talking for long, and her short comic videos were gaining a lot of attention. When Vine closed in 2017, Koshy had about 7 million followers; thankfully, she was also becoming noted on the YouTube platform, so she continued her career there.
Koshy’s videos feature her loud facial expressions, corny puns, and quick pace. Asides from their comical nature, Liza’s videos are known for being relatable, touching on serious issues such as online bullying, bi-racial struggles, and social anxiety. She dissects these issues by describing her personal experiences with such comical grace that one may forget they’re actually weighty subjects. Her dance videos are also very seamless and full of energy.
Liza Koshy graced the big screen with her presence for the first time in 2016 when she starred as Violet Adams in Hulu original horror series, Freakish. She reprised the role in the show’s second season in 2017. The all-round creative has featured in many other movies, including “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” “Jingle Ballin,” “Escape Night,” among others.
Koshy starred in and co-produced a YouTube premium comedy series, “Liza on Demand.” Alexis Gunderson wrote of the series in 2019: “Liza on Demand is a truly excellent comedy.” The show released its season finale in 2021. While she has other movies in the works, Liza’s most recent movie release is the 2021 Netflix film, “My Little Pony: A New Generation,” where she voiced the character of Zipp Storm.
Asides from her remarkable work in film and entertainment, Liza is also quite an activist. She collaborates with “The Giving Keys,” a jewelry company that employs and supports the formerly homeless population on a necklace collection. She is also a co-chair of the “When We All Vote,” a non-partisan, non-profit group dedicated to increasing voter participation.
Liza Koshy’s Net worth
Judging from the above exposition of Koshy’s career, it does not come as a shock that the YouTube breakout star has amassed a whopping $6 million net worth. In addition to her entertainment, film, and comedy work, Liza Koshy owns her cruelty-free skincare brand, “One of One,” in partnership with Cést moi.
She’s also blessed with multiple brand endorsements due to her massive following across big social media platforms. For instance, it was reported that her online advertisement for Beats Electronics drew four times more viewers than that of other celebrities and influencers. Liza is also an ambassador of Beyond Meat, a company that prepares plant-based, vegan meat.
Lessons from the Life of Liza Koshy
Consistency is Key
In 2017, Liza Koshy was the fastest-growing YouTube personality to reach 10 million subscribers. Now, most may think this success is due to her entertaining nature or her spot-on sense of humor. The truth is, it had more to do with consistency than talent.
When Liza started her YouTube career, she would upload videos multiple times a week, and in addition to that, she would never compromise the quality of her videos. Doing this repeatedly over the years earned her the recognition she has today.
Handle Negativity with Positivity
Everyone knows the sad reality of celebrities and internet sensations. They are constantly subjected to negativity and bullying, which affects their mental well-being more than we know. Liza Koshy is no exception to this reality, but how she handles this negativity is what is remarkable and inspiring.
She even dedicated one of the videos on her YouTube channel to her online bullies, where she makes a caricature of their hurtful words, reminding them that their hate only gives her more publicity.