Lele Pons

Eleonora Lele Pons Maronese is an American‑Venezuelan digital creator whose career spans comedy, music, and acting, making her a multifaceted influencer of the 21st century. Born on 25 June 1996 in Caracas, Venezuela, she moved to Miami at the age of five, where she was raised by her mother, pediatrician Anna Maronese Pivetta, and her architect father, Luis Guillermo Pons Mendoza, after her parents' separation. She attended Miami Country Day School, graduating in 2015 before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue entertainment opportunities. Pons first gained massive attention on Vine, where she became the platform’s most‑followed woman and the third‑most followed Viner, amassing 11.5 million followers before Vine shuttered in 2016. Transitioning to YouTube, she launched a channel that now boasts over 18 million subscribers and billions of views, delivering comedy sketches, prank videos, vlogs, and music content that blend physical humor with relatable personal anecdotes. Her comedic style—described as universal, physical, and twist‑ended—has earned both acclaim and criticism, yet she continues to dominate social media trends. Beyond digital platforms, Lele has acted in films such as the YouTube Red romantic comedy We Love You (2016), appeared on MTV’s Scream, and starred in numerous music videos, including Camila Cabello’s “Havana.” In 2020 she headlined the YouTube Original docuseries The Secret Life of Lele Pons and began hosting the Spotify podcast Best Kept Secrets with Lele Pons, showcasing her versatility as a presenter. Her musical ventures include the Spanish‑language debut single “Dicen” with Matt Hunter (2018) and the English‑language country duet “Señorita” with Jake Owen (2019), both achieving multi‑platinum certifications. Lele has also ventured into entrepreneurship, co‑authoring the novel Surviving High School (2016) and launching a jewelry line, while serving as a brand ambassador for CoverGirl and walking in a Dolce & Gabbana runway show. Recognized for her influence, she received the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization’s Influencer Pioneer Award at the United Nations in 2022. Personally, Lele married Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa in March 2023, and the couple welcomed their daughter in July 2025, marking the latest chapter in a dynamic life that balances fame, creativity, and family.