TikTok stars in South Australia ranked by followers
They’re the modern-day millionaires making a living from 15-second videos. Check out the South Australians finding fame on TikTok.
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TikTok is taking over the social media world — and South Aussies are finding viral fame with it.
These social media sensations are dominating screens and there’s a high chance these modern day millionaires are making a living from 15-second videos.
From the ones who makes us laugh to those who give us fashion, shopping and fitness tips – meet our homegrown TikTok stars, ranked by followers, who are turning social media into a full-time job.
Stavros Kapoulitsas
Handle: @stavroskap_
Followers: 1.4m
If you ask Stavros Kapoulitsas how he gained a huge following on TikTok, he’ll tell you it all comes down to being authentic, genuine and showing his funny side.
The 23 year old joined TikTok in 2019 and has amassed 1.4 million followers.
“While I may be known for my content on TikTok, I am just a normal person who runs multiple businesses and constantly strives for personal and professional growth,” Mr Kapoulitsas said.
“Although I do make a good amount of money from my TikTok presence, it is not my primary source of income. I believe in staying true to myself and my values, and I am not willing to sell out to my fans just to make a quick buck.”
He is always popping up on people’s for you pages with funny videos with popular sounds in the background and gets thousands of likes.
Reuben Baker
Handle: @reuben.baker
Followers: 1.4m
Reuben Baker has managed to rake in more 1.4 million followers by posting comedy sketches and lip-synch dialogue as well has hopping on TikTok trends.
Mr Baker also posts comedy and styling videos with his little nephew which are just too cute.
Each video he makes gets tens of thousands of views, so if you are in for a laugh, chuck him a follow.
Mr Luke
Handle: @iam.mrluke
Followers: 1.2m
South Aussie teacher Mr Luke thought TikTok was just going to be something to do in his spare time, but he knew he wanted to make people smile.
“I had no real expectation when I started TikTok, and I certainly never thought that one day I’d have over a million followers and tens of millions of likes,” Mr Luke said.
Mr Luke is a teacher and makes videos based on his life working in a school. His wholesome content is inspired by his interactions with his students including the funny things they have said over the week.
“This experience continues to grow beyond anything I ever thought possible,” he said.
“It has allowed me to travel and meet some amazing people, and be part of some absolutely amazing things.
“One of the highlights would certainly have to be having the opportunity to be part of and appearing on Playschool on ABC. A dream come true for sure.”
Jenna Hudson
Handle: @jennawiththepink
Followers: 1.1m
She dreamt of having her own television show and now Jenna Hudson feels like she has one.
With pink hair and a bubbly persona, the 25 year old dominates the Adelaide TikTok scene, boasting over 1.1 million followers.
“I have always wanted to be someone that you walk around Adelaide and people know you … and now I’m walking down Rundle Mall with all these fans coming up to me,” Ms Hudson said.
“I feel like I have to pinch myself, like that’s my life.”
The former model was a Miss Universe finalist and won the curve section of Australian Supermodel of the Year in 2017. But it wasn’t for her, with her career marred with body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
“I tried modelling but there were so many negative parts to it, so I was like hey I love being on camera but modelling isn’t it,” Ms Hudson said.
Then, Jenna with the Pink as she is known online, found Instagram, followed by TikTok.
She started by making videos about “literally anything” and now she uses her platform to talk about positive self image and ending the period taboo.
And Ms Hudson’s following boomed in 2022, starting the year with about 350,000 followers and ending it with over a million.
“What worked for me was talking about body image and I talk a lot about periods now, that everyone loves,” she said.
“It has taken a couple of years to build my following, and to be honest, it’s just going quicker and quicker now.”
Ms Hudson said the TikTok gig hasn’t made her rich, but her favourite thing about it is meeting her fans.
“I get to meet them and they tell me about their journey and how I have inspired them, there’s nothing better in the whole world,” she said.
Chloe Grayling
Handle: @lovechloejane
Followers: 874.8k
A savvy business owner who is known for her lifestyle content, Chloe Grayling is not one to miss.
From cottage-core videos of her sweet pet cows to “get ready with me” videos, Ms Grayling does a good job at spreading kindness and making people smile.
She shows off beautiful beaches and venues in SA with ease and keeps her followers inspired with easy DIYs and self care videos.
Ms Grayling also owns a candle company, Chloe Jane Candle Co.
Emmy Rachelle
Handle: @..emmy.m
Followers: 562.9k
This mummy blogger is all about having fun and doesn’t care if you think she needs more seasoning on her food!
Emmy Rachelle posts short videos on her dinner recipes, adventures with her three kids and life hacks.
Ms Rachelle regularly gets commenters demanding she put more seasoning in her food videos but she has no issue clapping back.
She has recently welcomed a baby boy and regularly shares his development as well as tips and tricks for new mums.
Clio Crowhurst
Handle: @cliocrowhurst
Followers: 291.3k
Clio Crowhurst posts a vlog of her day almost every day to give followers a glimpse into what she does in her day-to-day life.
The 20 year old often participates in trends with her friends as well as showing her gym and shopping trips.
Ms Crowhurst also shares details of the products she uses to get ready with her thousands of followers.
Poppy and Jay
Handle: @popsandjayofficial
Followers: 239.9k
Couple Poppy Radbone and Jacob Nichaloff started their joint TikTok in 2020 and have since gained a lot of recognition for their daily vlogs and relationship videos.
“Really it’s quite comical a lot of the time, but life is and I think that’s why it resonates with a lot of people,” Ms Radbone said.
“TikTok also gives us a great opportunity to showcase our personalities which I think other social media platforms make it quite difficult to do.”
The couple said they just wanted to have fun with their content, which is what their followers love about them.
Jaxon Samwell
Handle: @jaxon_samwell
Followers: 193.8k
Twenty-year-old Jaxon Samwell describes his time on TikTok as an “interesting journey”.
The Adelaide DJ and avid skateboarder said he never downloaded the app until he specifically had a video he wanted to post.
“One day I was skating through Rundle Mall with some mates and someone yelled ‘do a kickflip’, I stopped and asked one of my mates to start filming, passed him my skateboard and said, ‘If you can kickflip first try, I’ll give you all the money in my wallet’,” Mr Samwell said.
“This one question turned into my biggest series of videos to date, with over 50 million views.”
Recently Mr Samwell gained attention with videos trying to help a man known as Danger who is at risk of becoming homeless. Mr Samwell’s videos with Danger have prompted donations from his followers.
Erika Owens
Handle: @glitterbuggin
Followers: 90.4k
If you’re in for a pop of colour, or many colours, Erika Owens is the person to go to.
Her TikTok content is focused on events that happen in her real life, what vibrant outfits she wears, as well as participating in trends that pop up.
Ms Owens also owns a handmade earring business with the jewellery pieces inspired by bands, pop culture and movies.
We love keeping up with Ms Owens, especially seeing what hair colour she chooses next!
Kayla Itsines
Handle: @kayla — itsines
Followers: 81.9k
Fitness superstar Kayla Itsines has joined TikTok and provides her followers with exercise challenges and walk-throughs.
In just a few seconds, Ms Itsines shows her viewers exercises they can do at home, as well as explainers on some they can do when at the gym.
Ms Itsines, who ie expected to give birth any day now, also takes us into her personal life, posting “get ready with me” and travel videos.
Marcus Costanzo
Handle: @marcus.costanzo
Followers: 66.9k
If you haven’t seen a Marcus Constanzo food reviews, you are missing out. The Adelaide local travels to restaurants and takeaway venues across the state and gives followers his honest opinion on how he rates the food.
One of his most popular video series is a quest to find the best chicken parmi in Australia, so far he has tried and reviewed multiple places across Adelaide.
Mr Constanzo also posts recipe videos, showing people how to make easy dinners such as crunch wraps and burgers.
Kayla Thomas
Handle: @cleopatrashbag
Followers: 66.5k
MEET SA’S TOP PLUS-SIZE INFLUENCERS
For all your plus size fashion needs, look no further than to Kayla Thomas.
She joined TikTok at the beginning of 2022 and originally wanted to make mini vlogs, but then realised there was a gap in the market.
“I wasn’t seeing many people that looked like me putting together outfits and embracing their bodies and figured I would do it myself,” Ms Thomas said.
“I wanted to see more inspiration for plus size outfits that weren’t just shapeless and oversized.”
Almost daily she posts the fun and alternative outfits she puts together, and her audience love it.
She recently did a video series on 30 days of plus size outfits, all of which have received thousands of views.
Brenda
Handle: @freakyfeedsaus
Followers: 63.7k
The dream job is truly eating out at restaurants and then posting about it online. Brenda, or @freakyfeedsaus, treats her followers to the best eats in Adelaide.
Amassing thousands of views, Brenda takes us everywhere from dessert shops, bougie restaurants and burger bars.
It is refreshing to look through Brenda’s page and find somewhere new to try in Adelaide, so what are you waiting for?
Olivia Molly Rogers
Handle: @oliviamollyrogers
Followers: 61k
Even former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers is topping the TikTok scene.
With soothing videos of a day in her life, her wedding – with the ex-husband now removed from the final cut – and helpful tips on how she styles her outfits, Ms Roger’s page is full of inspiration.
The model gets thousands of views on each video and is gaining more and more followers by the day.
Claudia Bonifazio
Handle: @claudia — bon
Followers: 43k
When she’s not finding love on Love Island 2022, Claudia Bonifazio stars on TikTok.
She has gained thousands of views rates her co-stars from one to five.
Ms Bonifazio, 23, was crowned winner of Love Island Australia 2022 with her partner Austen Bugeja in December.
“I started TikTok as a way to entertain my friends and entertain myself really … it’s so much fun being a TikToker but also very time consuming and a lot of hard work at finding good content. It’s not as easy as it seems I promise!” she said.
Ms Bonifazio said right now her followers are loving her content featuring her new boyfriend.
Christina Vithoulkas
Handle: @christina.vithoulkas
Followers: 31.4k
Former motocross rider and disability advocate Christina Vithoulkas uses TikTok to share her self love journey after she become paralysed four years ago.
The 27 year old broke her spine in a dirt biking jump gone wrong in 2018 and lost feeling and movement below her chest.
Ms Vithoulkas told The Advertiser in October she “loves” the injury that paralysed her as it showed her how she wanted to live her life.
“That’s why I love my injury. It taught me life is too short to be doing anything that makes you feel one slightest bit miserable,” she said.
Alexander Komljenović
Handle: @alexkommyy
Followers: 30.2k
A journey that begun out as a bit of fun with friends during Covid has grown into an account with over 30,000 followers.
Alexander Komljenović said it started with driving to different lookouts around Adelaide with friends, which turned into his first video at Skye lookout.
“This was where my TikTok journey really started for me, gaining 3000 likes, which was crazy to me at the time,” Mr Komljenović said.
Mr Komljenović’s main focus is posting content about South Australia and the places for people to go out and visit.
Sophie Williams
Handle: @thestreetsofadelaide
Followers: 29k
Sophie William’s bio on her TikTok is too true — Adelaide isn’t boring, you’re just not doing it right.
Ms Williams, 35, joined the platform after @thestreetsofadelaide found success on Instagram, gaining over 50,000 followers.
“After watching for a few months I thought I would give it a go and absolutely loved it. I find it so much fun to make and it’s so much easier to use than Instagram Reels,” she said.
“I love it (TikTok). It means I am constantly filming but it comes very naturally to me.”
Ms Williams posts videos of the restaurants, bars, and places she visits all across SA. She is currently doing a video series travelling around the world via the country’s food in alphabetical order.
Have we missed your top TikToker? Let us know in the comments.
Originally published as TikTok stars in South Australia ranked by followers
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