From YouTube Sensation to Promising Actress
In the dynamic realm of social media and entertainment, few individuals manage to captivate audiences across multiple platforms as effortlessly as Lauren Orlando. She’s carved her path to stardom through her engaging content on YouTube, and her burgeoning career as an actress. She’s probably known best for her role in the fantasy series “Total Eclipse”, but it’s safe to say that this young lady is a social media star too, with over 10 million followers on various social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.
Let’s delve into the journey of this multi-talented personality, exploring her life, her ascent as a YouTuber, and her promising strides in the world of acting.
Early Life, Family, and Education
Born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio on 6 November 2004, in Ontario, Canada, Lauren holds Canadian nationality, and her ethnicity is White. She was raised by her parents, Meredith and Dale, alongside her three siblings Maddie, Darian and Johnny.
Lauren found her passion for entertainment at a young age. Growing up in a household that valued creativity, she was encouraged by her family, particularly her brother Johnny Orlando, to explore the world of performing arts and digital media. Johnny is a famous Canadian YouTuber, singer, and actor who gained fame posting covers of Justin Bieber’s and Austin Mahone’s songs as well as his original music. In 2020, Johnny was awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act. When it comes to his acting career, he’s perhaps known best for his lead role in the series “Super Why!”
The eldest of the Orlando siblings, Darian, was the one who first launched her YouTube channel, and helped her younger siblings to gain fame. Darian wrote three songs for Johnny, including the hit single “Never Give Up”, and helped Lauren run her YouTube channel. Speaking of Maddie, she’s the one who mostly edits her siblings’ videos. In 2019, Lauren and Maddie launched their podcast, “The Sister Diary”.
When it comes to Lauren’s educational background, she attended Appleby College, a private high school, and upon matriculating in 2022, she moved to Los Angeles, California USA, and enrolled at the University of Southern California, where she currently studies Business Administration.
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YouTube Stardom
In 2013, Lauren launched her self-titled YouTube channel, initially sharing snippets of her daily life and adventures. Her authentic charm and relatable content quickly garnered attention, propelling her to prominence within the YouTube community. From fashion look-books to comedic skits, Lauren’s channel became a diverse hub of engaging content, attracting her nearly 1.5 million subscribers. She’s posted over 170 videos, and all of them combined have gained more than 110 million views.
Speaking of views, the number one most-viewed video on Lauren’s channel is “Our Car Got TOWED?! | VLOGMAS”, uploaded on 3 December 2016, which has been viewed over six million times. The video features Lauren and her brother Johnny on a grocery store run.
The second most viewed video on Lauren’s channel is “Try Not to Laugh Challenge (FT. Mackenzie Ziegler)”, posted on 1 August 2017, featuring Lauren and Mackenzie, a famous actress and dancer who gained fame through the reality series “Dance Moms”. The video gained nearly six million views.
The third place on the list of Lauren’s most viewed videos belongs to “EAT IT OR WEAR IT CHALLENGE (ORLANDOS VS ZIEGLERS)”, uploaded on 27 June 2017, featuring the Orlando siblings and Mackenzie and her sister, Maddie. It has been viewed nearly 5.5 million times.
Transition to Acting
Building on her online success, Lauren ventured into acting, seizing opportunities on television and in film. Her breakout role came in the web series “Total Eclipse”, in which she portrayed the character Kate, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With acclaim from audiences and critics alike, Lauren solidified her status as a promising talent in the entertainment industry. The show aired from 2018 through 2020, and Lauren was seen in all 49 episodes. She starred opposite Mackenzie Ziegler and Emily Skinner, in this story about three best friends who when reality becomes too much to handle, escape to their world of fantasy.
Concurrently with her role in “Total Eclipse”, Lauren made her big-screen debut playing Kelly Hatcher in the 2019 family drama “Next Level”, in which she played the lead role opposite Emily Skinner and Hayden Summerall.
Beyond the Screen
In addition to her acting endeavors, Lauren collaborated with renowned brands, graced magazine covers, and engaged in speaking engagements. Despite her rapid rise to fame, she remains committed to using her platform for positive impact, advocating for causes dear to her heart and inspiring her followers to pursue their passions fearlessly.
Speaking of followers, her Instagram account is being followed by nearly five million people, while her TikTok account has gained nearly 5.5 million followers. The number of likes on her videos is approaching a whopping 260 million.
In essence, Lauren Orlando epitomizes the modern-day influencer, seamlessly blending her talents as a YouTuber and actress to captivate audiences across diverse platforms. She also launched her clothing brand, Artless Forever, showing her entrepreneurial spirit.
Love Life and Dating
Lauren, a private individual known for her discretion, has always kept her love life under wraps. Despite speculation and curiosity surrounding her dating history, she’s remained steadfastly tight-lipped, maintaining a low profile in matters of the heart. Opting to prioritize her career, Lauren embraces a single status, leaving fans intrigued and respectful of her commitment to privacy.
Among the numerous rumors circulating, one notable speculation involved her alleged relationship with singer and actor Hayden Summerall, her co-star from the movie “Next Level”. However, Lauren has neither confirmed nor denied these rumors, further adding to the enigma surrounding her personal life.
Her Age, Height, and Net Worth
Lauren Orlando, a 19-year-old actress and social media influencer, possesses an elegant stature standing at 5ft 6ins (1.67m) with a slender physique, weighing around 120lbs (54 kgs, her hourglass figure accentuated by her vital statistics of 35-25-37. With her striking blonde hair cascading down and piercing blue eyes, Lauren exudes an undeniable allure.
Thanks to her online fame, acting career, and business ventures, Lauren has made a good living for herself. According to sources, as of February 2024, her net worth has been estimated at over $1 million.
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