Since its dynamic beginning in 2005, YouTube has become the largest manager of talented young people worldwide. Through it, many have managed to showcase their talents, advertise their work, share pleasant moments and, why not, get paid. Below, we will present you with the six highest-paid Youtubers for 2016 according to Forbes magazine.
Colleen Ballinger - $5 million.
Colleen Ballinger and her alter ego, Miranda Sings, have gained attention through “Selp-Helf” and their Netflix episodes.
Germán Garmendia- 5.5 million.
Germán Garmendia is the biggest Latin American YouTube star. Comedian and musician who owns two channels in the top 20. In addition, in 2016 he released his first book, “#Chupaelperro”.
Markiplier - $5.5 million.
Mark Fischbach, known as Markiplier, is one of the highest-paid gamers. He has a unique style that combines both inappropriate language and emotion.
Smosh – 7 million.
Smosh, the YouTube comedy duo of Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, has grown from its first comedy videos to now managing seven channels.
Roman Atwood- 8 million.
Roman Atwood is the creator of the most hilarious prank videos. Pranker without limits and barriers shocks with his bold choices!
PewDiePie - $15 million.
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg is Sweden's most famous live-streaming game commentator. His hilarious reactions to game streams, combined with the chemistry and connection he has developed with fans, have led him to the top spot on Forbes' list this year.
