Anwar Jibawi

Anwar Jibawi
Anwar Jibawi in September 2019
Personal information
Born (1991-08-09) August 9, 1991 (age 33)
Chicago, Illinois, US
OccupationInternet personality
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2013–present
Genre(s)Comedy, vlog, cooking
Subscribers12.1 million[1]
Total views4.90 billion[1]
NetworkShots Podcast Network
100,000 subscribers2014
1,000,000 subscribers2017
Last updated: April 2, 2024

Anwar Jibawi (Arabic: أنور جيباوي) (born August 9, 1991) is an American internet personality[2] notable for his videos on YouTube,[3] and previously on the Vine app.[4]

Jibawi mostly creates comedic content and has over 10 million subscribers on YouTube and over 13 million followers on Instagram. He is managed by John Shahidi of Shots Podcast Network.

Anwar Jibawi is a Palestinian-American actor, comedian, and social media influencer, best known for his comedic videos on platforms like Vine, YouTube, and Instagram. He rose to fame on Vine, where he gained millions of followers before transitioning to YouTube after Vine shut down.

Anwar frequently collaborates with other social media stars and celebrities, including his close friend John Shahidi, and has worked with brands and even appeared in music videos. His comedic content often revolves around relatable life scenarios, cultural humor, and his unique take on everyday situations.

Career

Jibawi started internet career on Vine.[4][5] He partnered with John Shahidi to create videos and launched his YouTube channel July 2016.[6] In January 2017, Jibawi helped launch Mike Tyson's YouTube page and he and Tyson have frequently collaborated on one another's channels.[7] Jibawi had a role in the movie Keys of Christmas with Rudy Mancuso, Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled.[8] Jibawi is managed by John Shahidi of Shots Podcast Network, a company that also produces his YouTube content.[6] He was invited by Dolce & Gabbana to walk in their Milan Men's Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 show on June 17, 2017.[9]

In February 2018, Jibawi directed a music video for Anitta's Vai Malandra (Remix) by Alesso and KO:YU. The video featured Jibawi and friends dancing to the remix in a farm setting.[10]

Working alongside his friends Hannah Stocking, Lele Pons, and Rudy Mancuso he appeared in the company's Amigos comedy series.[11]

Working with comedic star Marlon Wayans, they created two YouTube videos, one for each of their channels, with production by Shots Studios.[12] Jibawi featured wrestling legend Ric Flair in his "Best Excuse Ever" video.[13]

In November 2018, Jibawi directed the music video for Aitana and Lele Pons' Teléfono (Remix), which has reached over 35 million views on YouTube.[14] In June 2018, he launched a new series, One Star with Anwar, on Instagram's new IGTV platform where he reviews terrible items found online shopping.[15] Jibawi has produced sponsored videos working with companies such as Universal Studios Orlando and The Walking Dead.[16] He appeared in a video for Brita water filters with basketball star Stephen Curry.[17]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Airplane Mode Himself
2023 Family Switch Thunder

References

  1. ^ a b "About Anwar Jibawi". YouTube.
  2. ^ Boghossian, Raffi (September 17, 2021). "US-Palestinian YouTuber Anwar Jibawi: Cooking up a storm". Arab News. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Gutelle, Sam (April 13, 2017). "YouTube Millionaires: Anwar Jibawi Loves To "Appeal To All Types Of Cultures"". tubefilter. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso, NBA, Thomas Sanders, Turner Sports, And WAY More In Running For BEST VINES EVER!". Tubefilter. March 17, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Peterson, Latoya (October 31, 2016). "How Vine Overlooked the People of Color Who Made It Amazing". Wired. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Berg, Madeline (December 7, 2016). "How Shots Studios Wants To Use Data To Create The Next Digital Star". Forbes. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Molly Podlesny, Harry Lyles Jr., Hector Diaz (March 14, 2017). "Check out this absurdly large sandwich on Mike Tyson's Instagram". sbnation. Retrieved June 9, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Lloyd, Robert (December 21, 2016). "Review: Andy Richter, Adam Conover, Mariah Carey bring twists on Christmas traditions". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Weiss, Geoff (June 19, 2017). "Rudy Mancuso, Anwar Jibawi, More Strut Runway At D&G Spring Menswear Show". tubefilter. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Alesso (February 7, 2018), Anitta - Vai Malandra (Alesso & KO:YU Remix) with Anwar Jibawi | Official Video, retrieved June 9, 2024
  11. ^ Lele Pons (May 7, 2018), Amigos (Ep. 1) | Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso, Juanpa Zurita, Hannah Stocking & Anwar Jibawi, retrieved June 6, 2024
  12. ^ Spangler, Todd (September 7, 2018). "Marlon Wayans Launches YouTube Sketch-Comedy Channel With Shots Studios (Watch)". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  13. ^ Anwar Jibawi (March 14, 2018), Best Excuse Ever | Anwar Jibawi & Ric Flair, retrieved June 6, 2024
  14. ^ Lele Pons (November 21, 2018), Aitana x Lele Pons - TELÉFONO (REMIX), retrieved June 9, 2024
  15. ^ Weiss, Geoff (June 27, 2018). "Shots Studios Unveils IGTV Slate Featuring Series From Hannah Stocking, Anwar Jibawi, More". Tubefilter. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Anwar Jibawi". www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  17. ^ Anwar Jibawi (November 5, 2018), Home for the Holidays | Anwar Jibawi & Stephen Curry, retrieved June 6, 2024