Bella Poarch, born Denarie Bautista Taylor on February 9, 1997, in the Philippines, is a Filipino-American social media personality and singer who rose to prominence through TikTok. She was raised by her grandmother until age three, after which she was adopted by a white American military veteran and his Filipina wife. Poarch has spoken about experiencing physical and emotional abuse during her upbringing. At 13, she moved to the United States, living in San Francisco and later Texas, and eventually enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where she served for several years.
In April 2020, Poarch joined TikTok and quickly gained popularity. Her lip-sync video to “M to the B” by Millie B, posted in August 2020, became the platform’s most-liked video, amassing over 800 million views as of May 2024.
Transitioning into music, Poarch signed with Warner Records in May 2021 and released her debut single, “Build a Bitch,” which addresses themes of self-acceptance and challenges societal beauty standards. She followed up with the single “Inferno” in August 2021, a collaboration with Sub Urban.
Beyond her entertainment career, Poarch is an advocate for mental health awareness and has been vocal about her experiences with trauma and the importance of therapy. She also speaks out against anti-Asian racism, drawing from her personal experiences as a Filipina-American.
As of January 2025, Poarch has amassed over 94 million followers on TikTok, making her one of the platform’s most-followed creators. She continues to expand her presence in the music industry and remains a prominent figure in discussions about representation and mental health.
