German Garmendia Biography: Girlfriend Age, Children, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Music, YouTube

  Germán Alejandro Garmendia Aranis, better known by his stage name as, German Garmendia, is a renowned Chilean YouTuber, singer-songwriter, comedian, and writer.

He rose to fame through his popular YouTube channel “HolaSoyGerman,” where he gained a massive following by uploading humorous videos that resonated with his audience’s everyday experiences.

In 2013, Garmendia expanded his online presence by creating a gameplay-focused channel, “JuegaGerman,” which would eventually surpass his initial channel in terms of subscriber count.

This demonstrates his versatility and ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of content creation, catering to the diverse interests of his loyal fanbase.

Profile

• Full Name: Germán Alejandro Garmendia Aranis
• Stage Name: German Garmendia
• Born: April 25, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Copiapó, Chile
• Nationality: Chilean
• Occupation: Chilean YouTuber, singer-songwriter, comedian, and writer.
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parent: Germán Luis Garmendia Macías and Cecilia del Carmen Aranis Mancilla
• Siblings: Diego Garmendia
• Spouse: Lenay Chantelle Olsen
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $9 million

Early Life And Education

Germán Alejandro Garmendia Aranis, the prominent Chilean YouTuber and internet personality. Born on April 25, 1990, in Copiapó, Chile, he comes from a Mestizo ethnic background with mixed European (primarily Spanish) and indigenous (likely Mapuche) ancestry.

At the age of three, Germán‘s life was tragically impacted by the passing of his father, Germán Luis Germendia, in a car accident on Christmas Eve. Following his father’s death, Germán, his mother Cecilia Del Carmen Aranis Mancilla, and his brother Diego Garmendia travelled around Chile until they settled in Los Vilos.

Germán‘s educational background is not extensively documented, as he focused on building his career as a YouTuber rather than pursuing a traditional academic path.

This decision has allowed him to become one of the most successful and influential content creators in the Latin American online sphere. While Germán’s religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Germán Garmendia began his YouTube career in 2006, initially focusing his channel on his band. However, he gained significant traction in 2010 when he created the channel “HolaSoyGerman,” which featured humorous videos about everyday life. Garmendia’s relatable content and unique style quickly resonated with audiences, leading to exponential growth for the channel.

Garmendia later created the “JuegaGerman” channel, dedicated to gaming content, expanding his presence on the platform. This channel also became a huge success, solidifying Garmendia’s position as one of the top Spanish-language YouTubers.

By the end of 2013, Garmendia‘s “HolaSoyGerman” channel had amassed over 12 million subscribers, making him the YouTuber with the second-highest number of subscribers, trailing only PewDiePie, according to data from YouTube Rewind. This remarkable achievement was followed by Garmendia winning the “Digital Icon” category at the MTV Millennial Awards in August 2014.

Beyond his YouTube career, German Garmendia has released several songs as a solo artist and as part of the band Ancud, which he formed with his brother Diego. Ancud released a four-track EP called “Así es Normal” in April 2016. In November 2016, Garmendia announced he would perform at the third Club Media Fest event in Buenos Aires.

In September 2020, Garmendia released the song “Plan B, ” reaching position 123 on the Puerto Rican charts. At the end of 2021, Garmendia announced the release of a new song called “Titán” on January 6, 2022, and reached the top 6 on the Chilean charts for four weeks.

Beyond his music, Garmendia has also published two books – “#ChupaElPerro” and “Di Hola.” “#ChupaElPerro” was released in April 2016 and is described as a self-help manual with “Germansejos” (Garmendia’s advice), jokes and anecdotes. The title “Chupa el ” is Chilean slang meaning “go to hell.”

Awards and Nominations

German Garmendia, a renowned Chilean YouTuber, has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable achievements:

Awards:

MTV Millennial Awards:

•      Digital Icon (2014)
•      Master Gamer (2015)

YouTube Diamond Play Buttons:

•    To reach 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channels

Island 2023:

•      Lifetime Achievement Award

Streamy Awards:

•       International (2016)

Nominations:

Kids’ Choice Awards Mexico:

•      Favorite Player (2020)

Additional Achievements:

• Recognized as the second most popular YouTuber in 2018 by the BBC.
•   Included in TIME magazine’s “25 most influential people on the Internet” in 2019.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @germangarmendia
• Facebook handle: German Garmendia
• Twitter handle: @GermanGarmendia
• YouTube channel: German Garmendia

Personal Life

Germán Garmendia, a popular YouTuber, is currently in a relationship with Lenay Chantelle Olsen. Lenay is also a successful YouTuber, gamer, singer, TV host, and actress. The couple has been together since 2016.

However, there is no publicly available information about them having any children now. Germán and Lenay have built impressive careers in the entertainment industry, with large followings on social media platforms like YouTube.

Discography

Single

• Cambia (Remix)
• Supernova
• Cantando Comentarios
• Excepcional
• Jovenes
• Simplemente Perfecta
• Plan B
• Titán
• Bajo la Lluvia

Studio albums and EPs

• 2006: Hecho en Casa (EP as Zudex)
• 2007: Punto De Partida (EP as Zudex)
• 2008: Mil Sueño (EP as Zudex)
• 2009: Rande Rande (EP as Zudex)
• 2011: Homemade (EP as German Garmendia)
• 2011: Die Trying (EP as Feeling Every Sunset)
• 2014: Cuando Desees Recordar Mi Voz (EP as Feeling Every Sunset)
• 2016: Así Es Normal (EP as Ancud)
• 2017: Se Hacen Realidad (Studio album as Ancud)

Net Worth

German Garmendia has an estimated net worth of approximately $9 million.

He is a Chilean YouTuber, singer-songwriter, comedian, and writer who has gained immense popularity through his YouTube channels HolaSoyGerman and JuegaGerman. His success can be attributed to his engaging content, comedic style, and strong online presence.