Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh was born on September 26, 1988, to Indian Punjabi Sikh immigrant parents, Sukvindar Singh and Malvindar Kaur, in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. Lilly grew up with strong cultural and religious roots instilled in her by her parents. Lilly grew up with her older sister Tina, who is also a YouTube personality. Lilly referred to herself as a tomboy during childhood and actively engaged in young adult activities such as the Girl Guides of Canada. 

She attended Mary Shadd Public School and Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute and graduated from high school in 2006. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at York University in 2010, intending to pursue graduate school, only to see her professional career take off with YouTube. 

YouTube Career and Breakthrough 

Lilly began her career on YouTube in October 2010 under the username IISuperwomanII. She initially uploaded comedy sketches, parody characters, and culturally humorous videos, which gained a lot of popularity in no time. In 2012, after reaching 100,000 subscribers, she monetized her channel and dedicated herself fully to her YouTube career by purchasing quality camera equipment to enhance her videos. She later created a secondary channel, Lilly Singh Vlogs, in 2011 to upload behind-the-scenes and personal vlogs. 

Over the years, she incorporated music videos and collaborations with musicians like Jassi Sidhu and Humble the Poet into her content. Singh's fame worldwide boomed, as indicated by large earnings featured on many Forbes lists. Her 2016 documentary film, A Trip to Unicorn Island, showed her life on tour and how to handle being famous. Her best-selling book, How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life (2017), also cemented her role as a motivational influencer. 

Career Diversification and Mainstream Media 

Lilly diversified her career from 2015 to 2018 by attempting to pursue a music career with releases like The Clean Up Anthem and #IVIVI, commemorating her hometown. She embarked on a global tour converting her YouTube content into live performances mixing comedy, music, and inspirational speaking. Lilly made history in 2019 as the first person born in India to host an American late-night television program in NBC's A Little Late with Lilly Singh.

She also established Unicorn Island Productions for developing original content and philanthropy programs. Expanding her audience beyond entertainment, Lilly joined as a part-owner of professional sports teams like Angel City FC and Toronto Tempo, emphasizing her business sense. 

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Personal Life and Identity 

Lilly Singh came out as bisexual in 2019 and is a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance. Raised Sikh, she has self-identified as spiritual, not religious, but very much claims her Punjabi heritage. Open about her mental health complications, Lilly has spoken of depression and arachnophobia, using her position to destigmatize these complications. 

She shared her diagnosis of ovarian cyst in 2022, emphasizing openness with fans. Lilly's personal life includes her public lobbying for the representation of women and minority groups in sport and media.  

Cultural Impact and Legacy 

Lilly Singh's evolution from a YouTube star to a mainstream television host is proof of boundary-breaking and power for global communities. She is celebrated for authentic storytelling celebrating South Asian culture and challenging stereotypes. 

As a woman of color in a predominantly male field of entertainment, Lilly opened doors to more diversity in digital and traditional media. Renowned for her motivational messages, philanthropic efforts, and business ventures, she continues to be an inspiration to millions of people worldwide as a symbol of endurance, imagination, and diversity.

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