Winnipeg Social Media Influencers
TikTok star @indigenous_baddie and Punjabi movie star Roshan Prince are a couple of the social media influencers who live in Winnipeg.
As the world turns its attention more and more to social media, new celebrities are being made, including in Winnipeg.
Today, Rumor's Comedy Club has compiled a list of all the Winnipeg influencers you ought to know about.
Winnipeg social media influencers
From sports to food to hilarious skits, Winnipeg has produced some noteworthy social media influencers. Here are seven influencers from Winnipeg you need to know about.
Winnipeg TikTok Influencers
TikTok, the video-sharing app, has taken the world by storm over the past couple years. The platform has become a marketplace for ideas and expertise on anything and everything. Here are some Winnipeggers making waves on Tik Tok.
@noproblemgambler
If you're a sports fan or a pop culture nut, you'll love @noproblemgambler. This Winnipeg TikTok personality entertains his 1.1 million followers by figuring out the when, where, and final score of the sports games you see in the background on your favorite movies and TV shows. This guy's detective work is matched only by his sports knowledge, and just about anybody can enjoy watching the process as he solves what always seems like an impossible problem.
Check out how he figures out which hockey game was playing in the background of Daredevil season 2, episode 13:
NPG has other interesting sports-related content as well, including Top-10-style lists of unsportsmanlike moments, weird moments in sports, crazy plays, and more.
@indigenous_baddie
Michelle Chubb, aka @indigenous_baddie hails from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and calls Winnipeg home. But, she seems just as at home on TikTok, where she has amassed a whopping 618 thousand followers. Her TIkTok features commentary on current events from an indigenous point of view, often laced with humor. Chubb also likes to put an indigenous twist on current TikTok trends like her version of the "get ready with me" viral trend:
The 25-year-old jingle dancer has accumulated over 25 million likes and has been featured in the American online magazine, Teen Vogue. Since then, Chubb has used her platform to educate, and just this year released her first Ted Talk.
@Topebabalola
Up-and-coming film maker, Tope Babalola gained attention on TikTok for his hilarious one-man skits in which he, himself plays multiple characters. His popularity exploded during the pandemic after Elle Magazine featured him in an article called 18 BIPOC TikTok Creators You Should Be Following. Since then, Babalola has moved to Toronto, and his feed features more videos about his journey through the film industry, though you'll still see a new skit every now and then.
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Winnipeg Instagram influencers
Instagram is where you go if you want to see people living their best lives. Here are some Winnipeg influencers putting their best foot forward on Instagram.
Roshan Prince
Musician, movie star, director — Roshan Prince does it all. And he does it from Winnipeg!
Born in Lucknow, India, Prince came to Winnipeg in 2016. He has starred in 29 movies, music videos, and television series, and he's also released 17 — that's right 17 — Bhangra albums. Talk about multi-talented. In 2021, Prince wrote and directed his first feature film, 13Teen, which is the first movie to be filmed in Winnipeg with a predominantly Punjabi cast and crew.
Roshan Prince has 616 thousand followers on Instagram where he shows off his movie star lifestyle and gives inquiring minds a sneak-peak into upcoming projects.
Nicole Zajac
If you're looking for a powerful, body-positive influencer, look no further than Winnipeg's own Nicole Zajac. This forward-thinking dynamo delivers an empowering message to her 113,000 Instagram followers (69K on TikTok) with fashion photos, playful poses, and smart skits. Zajac is the creator of the #filterfreefriday and #nakedhour hashtags, which encourage her followers to become comfortable in their own skin — a refreshing message on a platform known for its superficiality.
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Winnipeg Bloggers
While the world has become obsessed with social media, blogs still fill an important role in the online community. Here are the Winnipeggers helping to keep blogs strong.
The Recipe Rebel
Recipes are rigid, and precise. Rebels shun conformity. Somehow, in some way, one Winnipegger has managed to bring those two concepts together.
Starting in 2014, Ashley Fehr, began posting her favorite recipes on-line as the Recipe Rebel. A former teacher, she now specializes in no fuss, no muss recipes, with minimal ingredients, and that don't overload your dishwasher.
On the Recipe Rebel blog, you'll find instructions for easy-to-make meals one-pot meals, as well as recipes for your Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and slow cooker. The blog is well indexed so it's easy to find any kind of recipe you're looking for. And after eight years, there's a lot of recipes.
Bottles 'n Blondes
The mother of all Winnipeg blogs, Bottles 'n Blondes, tackles all things motherhood, from teething tips, to infertility, to bedtime routines. But, it's so much more.
Ashley Trethart gives her subscribers a well-rounded smorgasboard of content, whether or not your a mom. Beauty product tips and tricks, health and wellness hacks, and lifestyle ideas are just some of the topics covered on this comprehensive blog.
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Where to see Winnipeg comedians
If you're looking for something funny to do tonight, you can find the best comedians in Winnipeg right here at Rumor's. We also bring in some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy from around the world, so it's always a fun time.
We have a full dinner menu, so come early for dinner and stay for some laughs. We're open Tuesday through Saturday every week, and we have amazing door deals for weeknight shows.
"We went to the show last night and it was awesome. Amazing service, great food, and hilarious act. I will be recommending Rumors to all my friends and family!"
– Kylee L.