"Denarie Bautista Taylor, better known as Bella Poarch, is a Filipino-American social media star and musical artist. She rose to fame on TikTok, where she holds the record for the most liked video, featuring her lip syncing to Millie B's "M to the B." Bella is the platform's most popular Filipino creator. In 2021, she launched her music career with the single "Build a Bitch."
February 8, 1997: Birth of Bella Poarch
Bella Poarch, whose real name is Denarie Bautista Taylor, was born on February 8, 1997.
2019: Marriage to Tyler Poarch
Bella Poarch married Tyler Poarch, a fellow seaman, in 2019.
January 2020: Joins TikTok
Bella Poarch took her first step into the world of TikTok by creating her account on the platform in January 2020.
April 2020: Active Posting on TikTok Begins
Bella Poarch began actively posting content on TikTok in April 2020, focusing on gaming and cosplay.
August 2020: Viral Lip Sync Videos
Bella Poarch's popularity skyrocketed in August 2020 when her lip sync videos, particularly one featuring her lip-syncing to "Sophie Aspin Send" by Millie B, went viral on TikTok. This video gained significant traction and became TikTok's most liked video at the time. Following this success, she expanded her online presence by launching a YouTube channel and a Twitter page.
August 17, 2020: Most Liked TikTok Video
On August 17, 2020, Bella Poarch achieved a major milestone by creating the most liked video on TikTok at that time. The video featured her lip-syncing to the song "M to the B" by Millie B.
September 2020: Tattoo Controversy and Apology
In September 2020, Bella Poarch faced criticism from Korean social media users for having a tattoo that resembled the Rising Sun Flag, a symbol considered offensive in East Asia due to its association with Japanese imperialism. Poarch issued an apology for the tattoo, had it covered up, and later removed it entirely.
December 2020: Esports Organizations' Interest
Bella Poarch's growing popularity in December 2020 attracted the attention of two major professional Esports organizations, 100 Thieves and FaZe Clan. They reportedly expressed interest in signing her as a content creator.
2020: RIPNDIP x Paca Collaboration
In 2020, Bella Poarch, known for her association with her alpaca stuffed toy, launched a limited clothing line in collaboration with RIPNDIP, titled "RIPNDIP x Paca Collaboration."
May 14, 2021: "Build a Bitch" Music Video Release
On May 14, 2021, Bella Poarch released the music video for her debut single, "Build a Bitch." The video, described as "an audacious, darkly comic slice of new-school pop" by Billboard, was created in collaboration with producer-songwriter Sub Urban (Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve). It featured appearances from several notable internet personalities, including Valkyrae, Mia Khalifa, Bretman Rock, and ZHC. Poarch revealed that the song was inspired by her personal experiences with bullying during her childhood, aiming to promote self-confidence and empower listeners.
May 2021: Signs with Warner Records
Bella Poarch made a significant career move in May 2021 by signing a record deal with Warner Records.
May 2021: Debut Single "Build a Bitch" Released
Bella Poarch made her official entry into the music scene with the release of her debut single, "Build a Bitch," on May 2021.
August 2021: Shares Experience with Sexual Assault
In a significant personal disclosure, Bella Poarch shared with the public in August 2021 that she had been a victim of sexual assault.
2021: Signs with Warner Records
In a significant step for her music career, Bella Poarch signed a record deal with Warner Records in 2021.
August 12, 2022: "Dolls" EP Release
Bella Poarch released her debut EP, "Dolls," on August 12, 2022. The EP featured her previously released singles "Build a Bitch," "Inferno," and "Dolls," alongside new tracks such as "Villain," "No Man's Land" (featuring Grimes), and "Living Hell." The release was accompanied by the debut of the "Living Hell" music video. Grimes also made an appearance in the music video for "Dolls." The EP's dark pop tone received praise from Rolling Stone. Notably, the track "Villain" was later used for WWE's Extreme Rules premium live event in 2022.
November 2022: Files for Divorce
Bella Poarch filed for divorce from her husband, Tyler Poarch, in November 2022.
September 15, 2023: "Crush" with Lauv Release
On September 15, 2023, Bella Poarch released a new song and music video titled "Crush." The track was a collaboration with Lauv.
March 30, 2024: Third Most-Followed Individual on TikTok
As of March 30, 2024, Bella Poarch had amassed a following of 93.9 million on TikTok, securing her position as the third most-followed individual on the platform, only behind Khaby Lame and Charli D'Amelio.