Biography
Who is Felipe Neto?
Early life and background
Felipe Neto was born on January 21, 1988, in Rio de Janeiro. He has a Portuguese mother and a Brazilian father, which grants him dual citizenship in both countries. He currently resides in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
The creator studied at Maastricht University during his education. His heritage and roots are linked to both Portugal and Brazil, reflecting his dual nationality.
Career and business ventures
As a prominent YouTuber, Felipe Neto has accumulated more than 15 billion views and 44.7 million subscribers. He focuses his video content on general entertainment for his large audience. He also works as a television producer.
He founded a YouTube business network called Paramaker to help professionalize the online video market in Brazil. This company managed about 5,000 channels, including IGN Brasil Network and Parafernalha. Felipe Neto sold this business in 2015 to dedicate more time to his own channel.
His influence reached a global level in 2020 when Time included him on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has received several honors for his digital work, including a Diamond Play Button, a Gold Play Button, and a Silver Play Button.
Personal interests and controversies
Felipe is a dedicated fan of the sports club Botafogo FR and has acted as a sponsor for them. He also follows the Portuguese football club FC Porto. In his free time, he occasionally streams various online games to his followers.
In 2021, he was accused of cheating during online chess matches. Felipe admitted to using a chess engine during play but argued that a coach instructed him to use it as a training method to improve his skills.
Regarding his personal life, he is in a relationship with Bruna Gomes. His brother, Luccas Neto, is also a well-known YouTuber.
Birthday and age
Felipe Neto was born on January 21, 1988, which makes Felipe 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Felipe shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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