22 facts you need to know about TikTok star Bella Poarch

1. Who is Bella Poarch?

Bella Poarch is a TikTok star and US Navy veteran. She started uploading lip-sync videos to her account in April 2020 and has since amassed over a billion likes on her videos combined, and has over 56 million followers on the platform. (Picture: Instagram)

2. What did Bella Poarch say in her interview with Ethan Klein?

In June 2021, Bella appeared on Ethan Klein's The H3 Podcast and spoke candidly about the struggles she faced while growing up in the Philippines. Poarch recalled having to work on her family's farm in the early hours of the morning before school and being physically abused by her stepfather, and admitted she suffers from PTSD. (Picture: Instagram)

3. Are Bella Poarch and Bretman Rock cousins?

Bella sparked speculation that the pair were related when she referred to Rock as her 'cousin' multiple times on her Instagram story in early 2021. However, it later transpired that the pair are not related, and that 'cousin' was being used as a term of endearment. The pair are good friends - Rock even had a cameo in Bella's music video for her debut single, 'Build a B*tch', in May 2021. (Picture: Instagram)

4. Is Bella Poarch's hair naturally curly?

Bella debuted her natural curly hair on Instagram at the start of 2021. "My natural curls," she wrote alongside two selfies showing her long curly hair, which is typically styled straight. (Picture: Instagram)

5. How old is Bella Poarch?

According to Famous Birthdays, Bella Poarch is 24 years old. (Picture: Instagram)

6. When is Bella Poarch’s birthday?

Bella Poarch was born on February 9, 1997. (Picture: Instagram)

7. Did Bella Poarch serve in the military?

Bella did indeed serve in the US Navy. She enlisted in 2017, and served for three years where she was reportedly stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, before leaving. Bella's Instagram bio used to proudly read 'US Navy Vet'. (Picture: Instagram)

8. Bella Poarch's debut single 'Build A B*tch' drops May 14th.

Snippets of Bella's debut single were teased on TikTok in the run-up to the song's release, with the full song and video dropping on Friday 14th May. (Credit: Instagram)

9. What does Bella Poarch’s chest tattoo say?

Bella Poarch has a bible verse tattooed on her chest, which reads, "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear." She revealed on Instagram that the inking means a lot to her. (Picture: Instagram)

10. Does Bella Poarch know Tyga? Did a sex tape of the pair get leaked?

Tyga and Bella Poarch filmed a TikTok together in September 2020, which prompted romance rumours between the pair. There was even rumoured to be a sex tape involving both of them on the internet. However, months later, she denied the claim on TikTok. (Picture: Instagram)

11. What is Bella Poarch's real name?

As far as the internet knows, Bella Poarch is her real name. (Picture: Instagram)

12. How tall is Bella Poarch?

Bella Poarch is 5 feet 2 inches tall, or 1.55m. (Picture: Instagram)

13. Is Bella Poarch on TikTok?

Yes! Her username is @bellapoarch. She has amassed over 1 billion likes on the platform, and over 56 million followers. (Picture: Instagram)

14. Is Bella Poarch Filipino?

Yes, Bella Poarch is Filipino and was born in the Philippines, later moving to Hawaii with her family. Bella revealed in a TikTok video that she was adopted, and has previously opened up about her "rough childhood" and being abused. In August 2020, she tweeted that she has suffered with major depressive disorder and PTSD since 2017. (Picture: Instagram)

15. What is Bella Poarch’s net worth?

While Bella Poarch's net worth is currently unclear, the TikTok star will be earning significant money from the social media platform thanks to sponsorships. (Picture: Instagram)

16. How many tattoos does Bella Poarch have?

Bella Poarch is covered in tattoos! The TikTok star has a huge ship with feathered wigs across her back, which reach across to her arms. She has a bow on the back of each of her thighs, and script across her chest. She also has a controversial Rising Sun tattoo on her arm, which she has since apologised for owing to its connotation with Japanese militarism and colonial rule. (Picture: Instagram)

17. Does Bella Poarch know James Charles?

Bella Poarch and beauty YouTuber James Charles are friends. They've created TikToks together in the past and featured on each other's social media pages. (Picture: Instagram)