Biography
Who is El Rubius?
Early life and education
Rubén Doblas Gundersen was born on February 13, 1990, in Mijas, Andalusia, Spain. He is the son of a Norwegian mother and a Spanish father. When he was three years old, his parents divorced, leading him to move to Bergen with his mother. During his time in Norway, his mother partnered with a man named Héctor, whom Rubius often referred to as The Godfather. He eventually returned to Madrid for his primary and secondary schooling.
YouTube beginnings and rise to fame
He started his first YouTube channel in 2006 under the name elrubius, uploading a montage of Grand Theft Auto IV. In 2011, he shifted to regular uploads featuring the game Skyrim, where he provided humorous commentary. By early 2012, he had to switch channels to elrubiusOMG due to copyright issues with his previous network. This new channel became his primary platform for growth.
Multimedia projects and media appearances
Beyond YouTube, he expanded his brand into publishing and film. In 2014, he released the interactive book titled El Libro Troll, which became a bestseller at the Madrid Book Fair. He later collaborated with the publishing group Planeta to release his Virtual Hero comic series, which inspired an anime adaptation. He also made a cameo appearance in the Spanish comedy film Torrente 5.
Streaming career and controversies
El Rubius established himself as a major figure on Twitch, consistently ranking among the most-followed channels globally. During a 2018 Fortnite tournament, he set a world record for the number of live viewers during a YouTube broadcast. He has collaborated with various other creators, such as Mangel and Willyrex, and participated in major gaming events like E3.
Birthday and age
El Rubius was born on February 13, 1990, which makes El 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. El shares the date with 42 other famous people.
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