Ryan Higa

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Ryan Higa by Gage Skidmore

Ryan Higa (born June 6, 1990), also known by his YouTube username nigahiga, is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, and musician. He is best known for his comedic videos on YouTube, which have garnered millions of subscribers and billions of views.

Early Life

Ryan Higa was born in Hilo, Hawaii, to Wendell and Luci Higa. He has an older brother named Kyle. Higa is of Japanese descent. He attended Waiakea High School, where he was a successful judo competitor and held a black belt rank. After graduating in 2008, he briefly attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to study nuclear medicine.

YouTube Career

Ryan Higa began his YouTube career in 2006, initially posting videos of himself and his friends lip-syncing to popular songs. His channel, nigahiga, quickly gained popularity for its comedic content, including skits, parodies, and original series.

Early Success

One of Higa's earliest viral hits was the video "How to be Ninja," which was followed by other "How to be" videos, such as "How to be Gangster" and "How to be Emo." These videos helped him gain a substantial following. By 2009, nigahiga became the most subscribed channel on YouTube, a position it held until 2011.

Notable Works

Some of Higa's most notable works include the "Dear Ryan" series, where he answers fan questions in humorous ways, and "Off the Pill," a series of unscripted rants. He also created the parody music video "Nice Guys," which became a viral hit.

Collaborations

Higa has collaborated with several other popular YouTubers, including Smosh, KevJumba, and Jenna Marbles. He is also a member of the YouTube group Our Second Life.

Acting Career

In addition to his YouTube career, Ryan Higa has ventured into acting. He starred in the independent film Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure (2008) and appeared in the 2016 film Tell Me How I Die. He has also made guest appearances on various television shows and web series.

Music Career

Ryan Higa is also a musician and has released several singles and music videos. He formed a parody K-pop group called Boys Generally Asian (BGA), which released the songs "Dong Saya Dae" and "Who's It Gonna Be."

Personal Life

Higa is known for his philanthropic efforts and has participated in various charity events. He is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own experiences with anxiety and depression.

Awards and Recognition

Ryan Higa has received numerous awards and nominations for his work on YouTube, including the Streamy Awards and Shorty Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of YouTube comedy and has influenced many other content creators.

See Also

• YouTube
• Smosh
• KevJumba
• Jenna Marbles
• Our Second Life

External Links

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZV6M2THA81QT9hrVWJG3A Ryan Higa 's channel] on YouTube