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| Born | Bethany Noel Mota November 7, 1995 Merced County, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Subscribers | 9.39 million |
| Total views | 839 million |
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Bethany Noel Mota (born November 7, 1995) is a popular American video blogger, also known as a YouTuber. She became famous for her YouTube channel, Macbarbie07, which she started in 2009. Bethany is well-known for her "haul videos." In these videos, she shares her latest fashion and style purchases online.
She also uploads videos with outfit ideas, makeup and hair tutorials, and even recipes. Bethany shares many do it yourself (DIY) projects too. She has even created her own fashion line with Aéropostale. Bethany has traveled on special tours, called "Motavatours," to meet her fans. She also competed on Dancing with the Stars in Season 19.
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Early Life and Background
Bethany Noel Mota was born on November 7, 1995. Her parents are Tammy and Tony Mota. She was born in Merced County, California. Bethany has a mix of Mexican and Portuguese heritage.
She grew up in Los Banos, California. Bethany has an older sister named Brittany. She was mostly homeschooled during her education. However, she did attend public school from third to sixth grade. Bethany also took dance and acting classes for a short time in sixth grade.
Bethany Mota's YouTube Journey
Bethany Mota became one of the most popular YouTube stars. Her very first "haul video" was in June 2009. She started her YouTube channel to help her deal with stress from bullying. Her channel quickly grew, reaching 9.5 million followers by October 2015.
Business Insider magazine described her as "always cheerful and energetic." They also called her "a master of positive thinking." As haul videos became more popular, stores started using them for advertising. Bethany was offered free makeup and gift cards. She is careful about showing free products. When she does, she clearly tells her viewers which items she did not buy herself. In January 2014, Business Insider estimated she earned about $40,000 a month from her videos.
To connect with her fans, she buys prizes and gifts for them. She gives these to fans who help promote her videos. Her fans are called "Mota-vators." Besides her fashion videos, she has another personal YouTube account. On this channel, she talks about things that interest her. In 2014, YouTube chose her for their first advertising campaign. Bethany also appeared on YouTube's web show IMO, which is for teenagers. On January 22, 2015, she even interviewed President Barack Obama. This was part of a White House effort to reach more people after his 2015 State of the Union Address.
Personal Life
Since April 2017, Bethany Mota has been in a relationship. She is dating choreographer and fellow YouTuber Dominic Sandoval. Dominic has won an Emmy Award for his work.
Bethany's Fashion Career
Bethany has worked with big brands like J. C. Penney and Forever 21. In December 2013, she launched her own clothing, perfume, and accessories line. This line was sold at Aéropostale. Bethany had creative control over her designs.
She keeps a close connection with her fans. She even uses their ideas in her fashion designs. Teen Vogue magazine described her style as "relaxed but still feminine." New product announcements are first shared on her social media. Aéropostale said this helped increase interest among teenage girls. The Salt Lake Tribune newspaper said her partnership with Aéropostale was special. Both Bethany and Aéropostale gained popularity from the deal. This was different from typical celebrity endorsements.
While taking a break from YouTube, Bethany also started her own jewelry brand. It is called Atom&Matter. This line features delicate jewelry for everyday wear. The brand officially started in 2019. Bethany describes the jewelry pieces as symbols of personal growth. She hopes the brand will reach new audiences who might not know her from YouTube. She said, "I want this to also appeal to them."
Music Ventures
On October 13, 2014, Bethany released a song called "Need You Right Now." She worked with producer and singer Mike Tompkins on this track. The song reached number thirty on the Danish music chart Tracklisten. On February 10, 2015, the official music video for the song was released. It was uploaded on Mike Tompkins' YouTube channel.
During an interview at YouTube's 10th anniversary event in May 2015, Bethany confirmed she was making new music. She mentioned she might even release her first full album. In June 2015, a video of Bethany singing "Flashlight" was released. It was on Kurt Hugo Schneider's YouTube channel. This video has been watched over 24 million times. In August 2015, Bethany wrote her own song, "Be Who You Wanna Be." She then uploaded it to her YouTube channel.
Other Projects and Appearances
In January 2014, Bethany started a tour called the "Motavatour." She traveled across the United States to meet her fans. In March 2014, Bethany reported on the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. She did this for Entertainment Tonight.
Bethany also appeared as a guest judge on Season 13 of Project Runway. On September 4, 2014, it was announced that Bethany would compete on Dancing with the Stars. She was on the nineteenth season of the show. Her dance partner was Derek Hough, a five-time champion. Bethany and Derek made it to the finals. They finished in 4th place.
In October 2015, Bethany gave talks about anti-bullying. This was part of National Bullying Prevention Month. In 2016, it was announced that Bethany would publish her first book. It is a memoir titled Make Your Mind Up: My Guide to Finding Your Own Style, Life, and Motavation! Bethany also became a brand ambassador for UNICEF Kid Power. She is a Kid Power Champion.
Awards and Recognition
Bethany Mota has received several awards and nominations for her work.
- In 2014, she was nominated for a Young Hollywood Award for Viral Superstar.
- She won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star: Female in 2014 and 2015.
- She also won the Streamy Award for Fashion Program in 2014.
- In 2016, she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Web Star: Fashion/Beauty.
Time magazine recognized Bethany Mota as one of "The 25 Most Influential Teens" in both 2014 and 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Bethany Mota para niños
