Alex Wassabi, whose real name is Alex Burriss, is a popular YouTube star known for his channel Wassabi which boasts over 11 million subscribers. Born on March 28, 1990, in Great Falls, Montana, Alex grew up in Lexington, Kentucky alongside his brothers Andrew and Aaron who also found fame as web video stars. He also has a sister named Mariah.
Before rising to fame on YouTube, Alex launched his channel as Wassabi Productions with his former comedy partner Roi Fabito. Together, they created a variety of content including challenges, vlogs, and collaborations with other popular YouTubers. He later branched out and started his own self-titled vlogging channel which has gained another 2 million subscribers.
In addition to YouTube, Alex also gained a following on the now-defunct video app Vine, where he uploaded his first video on May 1, 2013. His comedic content and engaging personality quickly attracted a loyal fan base.
In his personal life, Alex has been in several high-profile relationships with fellow YouTubers. He dated Lauren Riihimaki for about three years before their breakup in September 2018. He then briefly dated CaELiKe in 2019 before starting a relationship with singer Lexy Panterra in 2020. However, the couple later split in 2021. In 2022, Alex began dating Alexxis Lamire.
One of the most notable aspects of Alex's YouTube channel was his collaborations with Roi where they created parody videos of popular songs by top artists. One of their most famous videos was the parody of Carly Rae Jepson's "Call Me Maybe" which garnered over 80 million views in just two years.
Despite his success and fame, Alex remains grounded and dedicated to creating entertaining content for his fans. With his infectious energy and creativity, there's no doubt that Alex Wassabi will continue to be a prominent figure in the world of YouTube for years to come.
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