Meet Northern Ireland's most successful TikTok stars
Love it or loathe it, you can't deny these guys are killing it👇
It wasn't just coronavirus that took the world by storm last year, no one expected TikTok's popularity to climb so high, so fast.
But it quickly became a creative outlet for a generation, be that with quirky styling hauls, questionable dance routines or hilarious pranks. We were glued to it all summer, and this addictive trend looks set to stay.
Northern Ireland is known for its stunning scenery, epic food and great banter. So this social platform was made for us, right? 😉
Check out some of the hottest stars from NI you need to follow...
Emma Kearney
There's no way you can scroll through Emma's TikTok and not smile or burst into giggles, Emma's laugh alone is incredible!
Emma owns her own beauty salon in Newry, and showcases the very latest beauty trends and products, as well as sharing hilarious family moments too. With 609K followers and over 13 million likes, Emma is destined to have her own reality show some time soon.
Melissa Riddell
Queen of Cool Goes Quiet and all things fashion, Melissa's feed is filled with trendy wardrobe pieces, beauty hacks and hair trends! Melissa's love of clothes and make-up has inspired so many, her following has grown quickly to 49.5K!
Kevin Penrose aka Wild Irish Wanderer
Travel and adventure is in Kevin's blood - he loves to ramble and explore some of Ireland's most spectacular. He started to document his treks early last year, and has racked up an impressive 125.7K followers on TikTok.
Kevin documented his trip through the secret waterfall hidden in the Mourne mountains. And offers followers the best hiking advice and local travel inspo.
Conor and Joannie
A west Belfast social media star and his 83-year-old grandmother continue to melt our hearts with funny and sometimes sentimental video clips.
Conor Captain and his grandmother Joanie McCoubrey have over 55K TikTok followers, some are so invested they send the dynamic duo thoughtful gifts. Joannie is loved by so many for her natural charm and sense of humour.
Sophie Grier
You'll find Sophie records most of her videos from the comfort of her car...if it works for James Corden why not go for it? If you're a fan of musicals especially Mamma Mia, then Sophie is worth a follow!
Gerry Lavs
Gerry creates unique and entertaining content that will leave you in stitches. He covers everything from lip-sync sketches to high fashion catwalk moments.
His following continues to grow during lockdown, he currently has 6.8K followers and over 129K likes.
Jennifer McKechnie
If you're in need of positive summer vibes, then you gotta check out Jennifer's page. She recently bought and transformed a vintage mini-van and spends her time sleeping under the stars in remote locations without a care in the world.
Jennifer is living the dream - her following has grown dramatically since starting TikTok just last year, with over 145K followers and 3.1 million likes.
India Sasha
India has one of the most positive and inspiring personalities. Self-confessed 'CEO of One Hand Humour' you'll fall in love with her witty banter and videos.
India was born with an upper limb disability affecting her left hand and uses the platform to battle stigmas and bullying.
Olivia Neill
Olivia is for sure a multi-platform influencer, updating her followers daily on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Olivia recently moved to London, so you know her content is going to be fierce.
Blu Hydrangea
Northern Ireland's leading drag queen Blu Hydrangea has a passion for make-up artistry, and it's easy to why she is so popular, with over 167K followers and 1.8 million likes!
Blu reached the top five in season one's RuPaul's Drag Race UK, which is a tough competition in itself. She recently launched her own make-up collection with local beauty brand bPerfect Cosmetics. The future is definitely bright for blu!
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