Tiktok is taking over the internet and is only going to grow bigger. Influencers, comedians, actors and singers are all taking to this platform to upload goofy videos and share their life. While Instagram is the main platform that acts as a profile for each individual, Tiktok is where you can really showcase your talents. Our favourite childhood actors, like Avan Jogia from Victorious and Jack Black from School of Rock, have even taken to the platform to interact with their fans and bring back nostalgic memories. People from all over the world are gathered on this one platform to both entertain and educate their audience in a short and simple 60 second video. That being said, here are Canadian-based Tiktokers that have made their mark on the app.
Benkielesinski
@benkielesinski Life is weird, sometimes you have to climb a tree to get a better view. #treetok #vancouver
♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic
Ben is a traveler/T-shirt maker based in Vancouver. After less than a year of moving to the city, he has taken to Tiktok to share his adventures exploring the beautiful city. Videos include a tour around the downtown core and ones where he goes hiking in the beautiful mountains. People describe his content as relaxing and breathtaking as they enjoy the scenery brought to them on screen.
Bowmanizer
@bomanizer Being ghosted but it’s reality tv [short] #reality #realitytv #fyp
♬ original sound – Boman Martinez-Reid
Known for his hilarious reality TV videos, Bowman quickly rose to fame at the beginning of the pandemic. As a former theatre kid, you can see his acting skills and huge personality shine right through your screen.
Tiffycooks
@tiffycooks Day 20/21 soft tofu with silky egg gravy #vegetarian #asianfood #fyp
♬ drivers license – Olivia Rodrigo
Tiffy is a food connoisseur based in Vancouver. She has quickly risen to fame with her simple Asian cuisine recipes. She follows her own challenges, like her 20-minute dinner for 21 days challenge, and inspires her audience to cook with her. Her final dishes are certainly mouth-watering and seem to be full of flavor.
Snarkymarky
@snarkymarky When Donna gets reported to Martina ????
♬ original sound – mark
Mark, who goes by the name Snarkymarky, is a Toronto based Tiktoker. He is a university student in Ontario and loves to share hilarious and relatable videos with his followers. He rose to fame with his POV series and is now gaining attention for his hilarious audios. This 18-year-old is certainly considered one of the most popular Canadian Tiktokers on the app.
LeendaDong
@yoleendadong #stitch with @daniellemarcan no sleep club because I think too much ☺️ #eyebags #makeuptrend #nosleep #notenoughsleep #cantsleep
♬ Greek Tragedy (Oliver Nelson TikTok Remix) – The Wombats
For all the OG Youtube fans out there, you probably remember LeendaDProductions. Now, she is back on Tiktok with relatable and hilarious content and is rising to fame now more than ever. Based in Vancouver, Leenda has been creating duets with viral videos and adding on realistic perspectives that have got her followers hooked.
Kallmekris
@kallmekris What I imagine it’s like to have a toddler pt a ton????????
♬ original sound – Kris HC
Kris is certainly a personal fave. Based in Abbotsford, the hilarious creator is known for many talents ranging from makeup to acting. Some of her best skits include her one women show with her as a Russian mom and son. During these skits, she uses plastic tiny hands for large expressions, making it all the more hilarious.
Notoriouscree
@notoriouscree Share this with someone who needs to hear it today #dance #native #YearOnTikTok #indigenous
♬ Mens Fancy – Mandaree
As Canada is home to many Indigenous communities, it is always a priority to educate people of the culture and of their homes. James Jones is part of the Cree group and certainly shares his culture in the coolest way. With smooth transitions from modern casual clothes to colourful traditional ones, James is sharing dances and music that we would have otherwise never known.
Shinanova
@shinanova Sharing with you my favorite handmade outfits #nativetiktoks #inuk #native #quebec #fashion
♬ Electric Pow Wow Drum – The Halluci Nation
Shina Nova is a proud Indigenous Tiktoker. She is a talented throat singer and loves to share her talents and her culture through the app. Her content consists of the many traditional foods she and her family love to eat in addition to some insight into her throught singing lessons.
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