Bethany Mota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bethany Mota
Mota in 2014
Personal information
Born	Bethany Noel Mota (1995-11-07) November 7, 1995 (age 29) Merced County, California, U.S.
Occupation	YouTuber vlogger fashion designer singer dancer
YouTube information
Years active	2009–present
Genre	Vlogs hauls beauty DIY fashion lifestyle food
Subscribers	9.47 million
Total views	839 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of January 22, 2024.

Bethany Noel Mota (born November 7, 1995) is a popular American video blogger, also known as a YouTuber. She became famous through her YouTube channel, Macbarbie07, which she started in 2009. She is well-known for her "haul videos," where she shows off her latest fashion and style purchases.

Bethany also shares videos about outfit ideas, makeup and hair tutorials, recipes, and do it yourself (DIY) projects. She has even created her own fashion line with Aéropostale. She loves meeting her fans and has gone on many tours, which she calls "Motavatours." In 2014, she competed on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars.

Bethany Mota's Early Life

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 family background.

She grew up in Los Banos, California, and has an older sister named Brittany. Bethany was mostly taught at home, but she did go to public school for a few years. She also took dance and acting classes when she was younger.

Bethany Mota's YouTube Journey

Bethany Mota became one of the most popular YouTube stars. She started her YouTube channel in June 2009. She began making videos to help her deal with stress from bullying. Her channel quickly grew, reaching 9.5 million followers by October 2015.

People describe her as very positive and full of energy. As "haul videos" became popular, stores started sending Bethany free makeup and gift cards. She is careful about showing free products. When she does, she always tells her viewers which items she didn't buy herself.

Bethany loves her fans, who she calls "Mota-vators." She often buys prizes to give to fans who help promote her videos. Besides her fashion videos, she has another channel where she talks about her personal interests. In 2014, YouTube chose her for its first big advertising campaign. She also appeared on YouTube's show IMO, which is for teenagers. In 2015, she even interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House.

Bethany Mota's Personal Life

Since April 2017, Bethany Mota has been in a relationship with Dominic Sandoval. He is a talented choreographer and also a popular YouTuber.

Bethany Mota's Fashion Career

Bethany has worked with big brands like J. C. Penney and Forever 21. In December 2013, she launched her own line of clothes, perfume, and accessories at Aéropostale. She has a lot of say in how her designs look.

She stays connected with her fans and uses their ideas in her fashion designs. Teen Vogue magazine described her style as "laid-back-but-girly." Bethany often shares new announcements on her social media first. Aéropostale believes this helps get teenage girls interested in her line.

While taking a break from YouTube, Bethany also started her own jewelry brand called Atom&Matter. This brand, launched in 2019, offers delicate jewelry for everyday wear. Bethany sees her jewelry as a symbol of personal growth. She hopes it will reach new people who might not know her from YouTube.

Bethany Mota's Music

On October 13, 2014, Bethany released her first song, "Need You Right Now." She worked with producer and singer Mike Tompkins on this song. It even reached the top 40 music chart in Denmark.

In February 2015, the official music video for "Need You Right Now" was released on Mike Tompkins' YouTube channel. In May 2015, Bethany said she was working on new music and possibly her first album. In June 2015, a video of Bethany singing "Flashlight" on Kurt Hugo Schneider's YouTube channel became very popular, getting over 24 million views. In August 2015, Bethany wrote her own song called "Be Who You Wanna Be" and shared it on her YouTube channel.

Other Ventures and Activities

In January 2014, Bethany started a tour called the "Motavatour" across the United States. In March 2014, she reported on the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Entertainment Tonight. Bethany also appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway in season 13.

On September 4, 2014, it was announced that Bethany would be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars – season 19. She danced with five-time champion Derek Hough. Bethany and Derek made it to the finals but finished in 4th place.

In October 2015, Bethany gave talks about anti-bullying as part of National Bullying Prevention Month. In 2016, she announced she would publish her first book. It's a memoir called Make Your Mind Up: My Guide to Finding Your Own Style, Life, and Motavation! Bethany also became an ambassador for UNICEF Kid Power.

Dancing with the Stars Performances

Bethany Mota's Music Style

Bethany's first song, "Need You Right Now," is a mix of pop and dance music, with some electropop sounds. Her later music, like the follow-up to "I Need You Right Now," explores a more simple, acoustic sound.

Bethany Mota's Discography

Bethany Mota's Filmography

Bethany Mota's Awards and Nominations

Time magazine named Bethany Mota one of "The 25 Most Influential Teens" in both 2014 and 2015.

See also

In Spanish: Bethany Mota para niños