Kimberly Loaiza is a popular Mexican social media influencer, singer, and YouTube star. She has amassed a huge following across various social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and is one of the most followed Mexican content creators.
Kimberly initially gained popularity on musical.ly (now known as TikTok) by posting funny lip-sync videos. She then started her own YouTube channel in 2016 and began posting lifestyle vlogs, beauty tutorials, comedy sketches and music videos. Over the years, her bubbly personality and relatable content resonated with millions of fans and her subscriber count skyrocketed. Currently, she has over 12.8 million subscribers on YouTube and 36.5 million followers on TikTok.
Besides being a social media influencer, Kimberly is also a singer and has released several popular singles. She has collaborated with many other social media stars and artists. Her albums and songs have gained millions of views on YouTube.
Kimberly’s fame and success story is attributed to her funny and engaging content, savvy use of social media platforms, collaborations with other influencers and her foray into music. Let’s take a detailed look at her journey to stardom:
Background
Kimberly Loaiza was born on December 12, 1997 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Her full name is Kimberly Guadalupe Loaiza Martínez. She was interested in music and creating content from a young age. Before becoming famous, she worked at her family’s candy store.
Kimberly started her social media career on musical.ly in early 2015 by creating lip-sync videos for fun. She quickly gained a decent following on the platform. Later that year, she decided to open a YouTube channel to post vlogs, beauty content and comedy videos.
Rise to Fame on YouTube
Kimberly began posting lifestyle vlogs, makeup/fashion tutorials, comedy sketches and music videos on her YouTube channel starting in 2016. Her bubbly on-screen persona, goofy sense of humor and relatable content about her daily life, relationships and pregnancy journey resonated with millions of fans.
She collaborated frequently with her boyfriend Juan de Dios Pantoja who is also a popular YouTuber. Their vlogs together gained massive viewership. Some of her most popular early videos were challenge videos like the girlfriend tag, my boyfriend does my makeup, Chapstick challenge etc.
Kimberly’s subscriber count grew rapidly as she continued uploading engaging content daily. By 2018, she had crossed 1 million subscribers. She hit 10 million subscribers in 2020. Currently, she has over 12.8 million subscribers and over 2.5 billion views on her YouTube channel.
Music Career
Apart from being a social media influencer, Kimberly also embarked on a music career in 2017. Her first single “Me Perdiste” was released in August 2017 and gained over 90 million views on YouTube.
In 2018, she released her first album “Aries” in collaboration with Juan de Dios Pantoja. It had 12 songs and was a big hit with fans.
Her subsequent singles like “Envidia”, “Me Ilusione”, “Pa La Cultura”, “Apaga el Celular” etc. got millions of views on YouTube. She also sang duets with her boyfriend which were widely popular.
In 2019, Kimberly released her second album “Creatures” which had 10 tracks including a song featuring Mau y Ricky. The album was a commercial success and reached #1 on Mexico’s album chart.
Kimberly continues to release new music and collaborations with other artists regularly. Music has become a huge part of her career.
TikTok Fame
While Kimberly gained immense popularity on YouTube, she also amassed a huge fan following on TikTok. She began posting lip-sync and dance videos on TikTok in early 2018.
Her TikTok account grew rapidly thanks to her lively persona and entertaining short video clips. She posted creative skits, challenge videos, comedy content and dance videos often featuring Juan and her sister Veronica.
Currently, Kimberly has over 36.5 million followers on TikTok making her one of the most popular Mexican TikTok stars. She was the 7th most followed person on TikTok in Mexico in 2021. Many of her TikTok videos get millions of views and likes.
Instagram and Other Social Media
In addition to YouTube and TikTok, Kimberly Loaiza has a huge presence on Instagram with over 16.8 million dedicated followers. She posts gorgeous fashion and lifestyle photos featuring brands she works with.
Kimberly also shares adorable family photos with Juan and her two kids on Instagram. This provides her followers a closer glimpse into her personal life. Her Instagram feed highlights her impeccable fashion sense.
She is also active on Twitter with over 2.3 million followers. Kimberly engages with fans on Twitter through tweets, Q&As and more.
Having massive followings across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook has made Kimberly Loaiza one of the most influential social media stars in Mexico.
Notable Collaborations
Collaborations with other creators helped boost Kimberly’s popularity and reach. Some of her biggest collaborations include:
– Numerous vlogs, challenge videos and songs created with boyfriend Juan de Dios Pantoja
– Collaborative videos with sister Veronica Loaiza who is also a YouTuber
– Guest appearances in videos by Lele Pons, Sofia Castro, Luisito Comunica
– Music collaborations with artists like Mau y Ricky, Zion y Lennox, Arcángel etc.
– Appearing in web series like “Las Aventuras de skips”
– Sponsored videos with brands like Coca Cola, Oxxo, Puma, TikTok etc.
Other Projects
Kimberly has expanded beyond social media and music into business ventures leveraging her huge audience. Some of her entrepreneurial projects include:
Jukilop Clothing Brand
She launched her own clothing line Jukilop in 2018 along with her sister and boyfriend. Jukilop sells hoodies, t-shirts, pants, mugs and other merch items featuring her branding.
Café Vermont Coffee Shops
In 2019, Kimberly opened the first outlet of her Café Vermont coffee shop franchise in Guadalajara, Mexico. The coffee shop also sells Jukilop merch. There are plans to open more outlets.
Real Estate Investments
Kimberly has made smart real estate investments over the years like buying lavish houses in Mexico. She also runs successful AirBnbs renting out luxurious mansions.
KL Beauty Salon
She inaugurated her own beauty salon KL Beauty Salon in Guadalajara in 2022. The salon offers makeup, hair, nail, facial and beauty treatments.
Personal Life
Kimberly met Juan de Dios Pantoja in 2016 and they started dating shortly after. Juan is also a popular YouTuber and singer. Their relationship got very serious quickly.
In August 2018, Kimberly revealed she was pregnant with their first baby. She posted pregnancy update vlogs documenting her journey. Their daughter Kima Sofia Pantoja Loaiza was born in January 2019.
Kimberly and Juan got married in November 2019. Their lavish wedding was filmed as a YouTube special.
In October 2020, they welcomed their second child – a baby boy named Juanito Pantoja Loaiza.
Kimberly’s pregnancies, motherhood journey and family life with Juan and their kids have been shared extensively with fans on her social media and channels.
Controversies
Being a top influencer in the public eye, Kimberly has also been embroiled in some controversies over the years:
– In 2019, an old embarrassing video of Juan went viral. Many assumed it was leaked by Kimberly, leading to allegations and fan backlash.
– In 2020, rumors of Juan’s infidelity led to their temporary breakup. Kimberly made emotional videos about feeling heartbroken and betrayed.
– In 2021, a rumor started that Juan hit Kimberly. However, she clarified that it was untrue.
– Kimberly has been criticized for putting too much of her babies’ lives on social media and not valuing privacy.
– Some fans have accused her of fake-crying in videos to get more views and drama.
– In 2022, Juan’s mother accused Kimberly of being abusive towards Juan in their relationship. However, both denied it.
Despite controversies, Kimberly continues to enjoy huge popularity among her loyal fans who have supported her through the ups and downs.
Accolades and Awards
As recognition for her influential career, Kimberly has received various honors like:
– Gold Play Button from YouTube in 2019 for crossing 1 million subscribers
– Diamond Play Button from YouTube in 2022 for crossing 10 million subscribers
– MTV Millennial Award for Best Vlogger in 2018
– Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards México Influencer of the Year 2019
– Several Premios Juventud nominations – winning Best YouTube Couple with Juan in 2020
Business Income and Net Worth
According to Forbes, Kimberly Loaiza earned $7.2 million from her various endeavors in 2021. This made her one of the top-earning YouTube stars in the world.
She makes money from the following sources:
– YouTube monetization – her videos garner millions of views, generating steady ad revenue
– Instagram brand sponsorships – she partners with various brands for sponsored content and promotions
– TikTok creator fund payments for videos with high engagement
– Music streaming royalties and sales from her albums and singles
– Jukilop merchandise sales across online shop and physical stores
– Income from business ventures like Café Vermont, KL Beauty Salon etc.
– Appearance fees and fees for collaborations/endorsements
As per reports, Kimberly Loaiza’s current estimated net worth is around $20 million. At just 25 years old, her net worth and income is only expected to grow through her multi-faceted career as an influencer, singer and entrepreneur.
Conclusion
In summary, Kimberly Loaiza attained immense fame and success at a young age through her lively personality and engaging content on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. She leveraged her huge following to launch a music career as well as businesses like a coffee shop, merchandise brand and salon.
Her collaborations with other creators, starting a family with boyfriend Juan and giving fans a glimpse into her personal life has further connected her with millions of dedicated fans. Despite some controversies, there is no denying the influential position Kimberly holds as Mexico’s top social media star and female entrepreneur. With numerous achievements already under her belt, Kimberly Loaiza’s star power is only expected to grow in the coming years.
