Liza Koshy

Elizabeth Shaila Koshy, widely known as Liza Koshy, was born on March 31, 1996, and has made a significant impact as an American YouTuber, media figure, and actress. With her primary YouTube channel nearing 17 million subscribers and her collective channels accumulating over 3 billion views, Koshy stands out in the digital entertainment landscape. Her talent has earned her a plethora of accolades, including four Streamy Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and a Kids' Choice Award.

Koshy first gained prominence on Vine in 2013 before transitioning to YouTube, where she showcased her comedic skills. She made her film debut in Tyler Perry's horror-comedy, *Boo! A Madea Halloween* (2016), and later portrayed Violet Adams in the horror drama series *Freakish* (2016–2017). Koshy also appeared as The Explorer in *Escape the Night* (2017–2019) and served as a correspondent for MTV's *Total Request Live* (2017–2018).

As a co-creator and star of the YouTube Premium comedy series *Liza on Demand* (2018–2021), she received critical acclaim and accolades. Koshy hosted Nickelodeon’s revival of *Double Dare* (2018–2019), earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her work. She starred in the Netflix dance comedy *Work It* (2020) and lent her voice to characters in *My Little Pony: A New Generation* (2021) and *Transformers: Rise of the Beasts* (2023). Recognized for her influence, she was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list and Time's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet in 2019.