TikTok has become one of the world’s largest social media platforms. Many people from Northern Ireland have become global celebrities thanks to the app, which has over one billion active users.
There is no software that shows the most followed or most viewed TikTok users from NI, but the Belfast Telegraph has compiled a list of the top 10 localinfluencers who have shot to fame with their online presence.
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The Bangor mentalist has amassed a huge following on the micro-blogging platform, astounding viewers with illusions that have been seen 381 million times.
He has a book called Make Your Own Magic and fronted his own TV show called Life Is Magic. He says that his main demographic is children under the age of 18 who like to watch him perform.
The social media star loves Miss Great Britain and Dundonald.
A knack for social media stardom clearly runs in the family, as Joel’s brother has racked up over 900k followers.
He praised the amazing community that he has built through his account and encouraged other budding content creators to find what they love doing and do as much of that as possible.
Sean Casey aka SCaseyFitness (2.2m followers)
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A qualified online coach and personal trainer can be found at the Banbridge fitness guru. Fat loss tips, healthy recipes and workout ideas are shared on his account.
Since I started on social media, I decided not to work with any brands or do paid promotion as I want my content to be 100% authentic and just focus on providing people with free, helpful information.
Sean launched four businesses because of his online growth, including the SeanCasey Academy, in which he helps over 200 members reach their fitness goals.
He has a business called the Social Circle, where he teaches people how to grow and monetise their social media presence, as well as starting one-to-one business mentoring.
Emma White (1.5m followers)
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During the Covid-19 lockdowns, Emma rose to prominence by posting her singing and vlogging clips on her TikTok account.
The Derry teen had 50,000 followers around October of last year and now has 1.5 million.
While she loves TikTok, the 19-year-old is also a big fan of YouTube, where she can post longer content and engage with her fans more.
She will be releasing her own music within the next year after signing a two year contract with Ostereo.
After seeing how big her TikTok account had become, some of her schoolmates wanted to shout out from her.
She told them to see how tables turn. I wouldn’t have this platform if I didn’t believe in myself.
Serena Terry aka Mammy Banter (1.4m followers)
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Serena has shown that TikTok is not only for teens, as she has amassed nearly 40 million views with her hilarious skits.
Mammy Banter’s newfound fame has led her to set up her own digital marketing agency, write a novel, and perform her own shows.
Serena said that it was made possible by TikTok.
She advised anyone hoping to start creating their own online content to keep in mind that it is received subjectively, but it is not always the consensus. It’s up to you if it makes you happy.
Olivia Neill (1.3m followers)
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Chances are, if you love fashion and make-up, you have already stumbled upon the website of Olivia Neill.
Posters of her face have been plastered across the UK, as she is the face of Rimmel’s new mascara.
The 20-year-old initially shot to prominence through her YouTube channel, which has over 786,000 subscribers, but admits that TikTok is now where she spends most of her time
She is well known for her casual weekly vlogs in which she updates viewers about her life. She started her own talk show last year called Inner Monologue, which is a half-hour show of her talking non-stop about everything.
One day after its launch, the audio series was the UK’s top-ranked podcasts.
Emma Kearney (Over 740k followers)
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Emma has shot to social media fame in recent years thanks to her make-up skills, hilarious personal moments and infectious laugh.
She shared a story about how she was put in an ambulance because she had a panic attack after scoring a try for the team.
The influencer has partnerships with many local brands.
She said she didn’t expect her content to take off in the way that it has, and that the best part is making people smile.
Ferg (Over 589k followers)
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The former world’s top player of the popular Call of Duty Mobile game, also known as iFerg, recently reached the number one ranking of the game’s online version, called Apex Mobile.
The mobile gaming expert became the co-owner of Tribe Gaming this summer.
Ferg said he is excited for the future and is thrilled to be a leader in the industry.
His most popular content involves him live-streaming himself playing video games, and giving other gaming tips and tricks.
India Sasha (Over 516k followers)
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The business studies graduate said she always wanted to be her own boss, having become a fully paid up star of TikTok, rising to prominence quickly since starting to post videos on the app back
The 22-year-old is a disability advocate. India said in the past that her brand is all about fulfilling the demand for inclusive marketing through ways of normalising disability in all areas of society.
She has appeared on a number of shows, including the physical game show The Void and the online series The Aphetor Games.
Sophie Grier (Over 503k followers)
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After the world went intoQuarantine after the Pandemic hit in 2020, the performance work ofSophie, who was part of an Abba tribute band, stopped suddenly.
After turning to TikTok, where she posts funny clips and sings, she got the best of both worlds, as her group The Bjorn Identity are also up and running again.
She told this newspaper that she has had a lot of opportunities. It has been great to work with companies such as RiverRock and Dale Farm.
She said her favourite part of her job is meeting new people.
I bumped into someone who said, “I watch your videos” or “you always made me smile during lockdown.” That is really special. It’s really special to have a connection with people all over the world.
Ciara McKeown aka Ciaciaxo (Over 274k followers)
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Special effect cosmetics and extraordinary Halloween looks are just some of the things that make make-up artist Ciara famous.
Over five million times, her recreation of Winnie from Hocus Pocus has been viewed.
The Irish make-up brand Inglot collaborated with the 29-year-old to create her own eyeshadow palette.
The standard in make-up circles is so high that it is difficult to find a good training place. I like to create looks that shock and inspire others.
People in her small homeplace of Galbally are so used to her weird and wonderful creations that they don’t even notice when she wears one.
On St Patrick’s Day, she was dressed as a leprechaun in full make-up, but no one noticed her.
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