Amos Yee Biography: Controversies, Girlfriend, Age, YouTube, Nationality, Net Worth, Films, Awards

Amos Yee is a Singaporean YouTuber, blogger, and political activist who gained notoriety due to his outspoken and controversial views.

His fame initially stemmed from his career as a child actor and filmmaker, where he won awards for a short film at a local festival.

However, his provocative social media posts, particularly his criticisms of Singaporean leaders and his inflammatory videos on religion, brought him wider attention.

Amos’s activism and provocative content have led to numerous legal battles and his eventual asylum in the United States.

Profile

•   Full name: Amos Pang Sang Yee
•   Date of birth: October 31, 1998
•   Age: 25 years old
•   Gender: Male
•   Place of birth: Singapore
•   Nationality: Singaporean
•   Profession: YouTuber, Blogger, Political Activist
•   Parents: Alphonsus Yee, Mary Toh Ai Buay
•   Siblings: N/A
•   Spouse: N/A
•   Children: N/A
•   Relationship status: N/A
•   Religion: Formerly Catholic, now identifies as atheist
•   Ethnicity: Chinese Singaporean
•   Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Amos Yee was born in Singapore on October 31, 1998, to Alphonsus Yee, a computer engineer, and Mary Toh Ai Buay, a mathematics teacher. Raised in a middle-class family, Yee attended Pei Chun Public School, where he excelled academically, particularly in Mathematics, Science, English, and Chinese.

Later, he enrolled at Zhonghua Secondary School, but despite his good academic performance, he decided to drop out. Yee was raised as a Catholic, but later in life, he publicly declared that he had become an atheist.

His early education and family background were relatively typical. Still, during his teenage years, he began to express his more provocative opinions, particularly on social media platforms like YouTube.

Personal Life

Details about Amos Yee’s personal life remain sparse, especially regarding romantic relationships. No publicly available information exists about Yee being married, having children, or being involved in long-term relationships. His personal life, instead, has largely been defined by his public persona and the legal controversies he has been involved in.

His family relationships have also been strained by his actions, with his mother publicly apologizing on his behalf following his infamous video about the late Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

As his mother admitted, his lack of control over his behaviour suggests that his controversial actions have had a profound impact on his personal and family life.

Career

Amos Yee’s career began in entertainment, specifically in filmmaking, where he gained recognition at the age of 13. His short film, “Jan,” earned him awards at the 2011 New Paper FiRST Film Festival.

He also appeared in the Singaporean film “We Not Naughty,” directed by Jack Neo, where he played a role and even wrote some of his dialogue. However, his controversial and provocative YouTube videos led to his rise in international notoriety.

He became infamous for his criticisms of Singapore’s leaders and his comments on religion, which often landed him in legal trouble. In particular, his 2015 video, “Lee Kuan Yew is Finally Dead!” in which he insulted the recently deceased former Prime Minister of Singapore, garnered widespread attention and led to his arrest.

Following multiple arrests in Singapore, Yee sought political asylum in the United States in 2017, where he continued to post controversial content, though with far less frequency than before.

Awards

• – Best Short Film – The New Paper FiRST Film Festival (2011)
• – Best Actor – The New Paper FiRST Film Festival (2011)

Net Worth

Amos Yee’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His income would likely have come from his early acting roles, YouTube videos, and possibly other online platforms. Given his controversial status and frequent legal troubles, estimating his overall financial standing is challenging.

Controversy

A series of highly publicized controversies have riddled Amos Yee major scandal occurred in 2015, following the release of a video where he mocked the death of SingSingapore’snding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

The video compared Lee to Jesus Christ and included vulgar imagery, which led to widespread outrage in Singapore. Several police reports were filed against him, including one by his mother. Yee was arrested and faced charges of wounding religious feelings and distributing obscene material.

A short imprisonment followed his arrest, but he continued producing controversial content upon release. One of the most notorious incidents was his false accusation against his bailer, Vincent Law, whom he accused of molestation, a claim he later admitted was fabricated.

Despite these legal troubles, Yee maintained his outspoken stance against the Singaporean government and continued to criticize religious groups, which led to further arrests in 2016. In December 2016, Yee travelled to the United States, seeking political asylum.

Upon his arrival, US immigration officials detained him, but in 2017, a judge granted him asylum, citing that his persecution in Singapore was due to his political opinions. However, his legal issues did didn’t there. In the US, he was involved in a major controversy when he was charged with soliciting child pornography.

This led to his arrest, and in 2021, he was sentenced to six years in prison. His controversial actions in Singapore and the US have ensured that he remains a divisive and scandalous figure internationally.

Social Media

• – Instagram: N/A
• – Twitter: N/A

Filmography

•   We Not Naughty (2012)