FULL LIST: Gold Coast’s most unlikely social media stars
They may not fall within the typical definition of a social media star but these Gold Coast locals are quickly making a name for themselves online. THE FULL LIST >>>
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A FORMER footballer turned dancer and rollerblader, a talented schoolgirl with sporting prowess or a local prankster who is rising to fame with his comedy sketches.
They may not fall within the typical definition of a social media influencer but these Gold Coast locals are quickly making a name for themselves online.
Take a deep dive into the unique personalities putting The Glitter Strip on the map with the Bulletin’s most unlikely social media stars.
Miller May Berg
Followers: 3634
When your dad’s former ironman Wes Berg it’s likely you’re going to adopt a love for all things sport. Young Miller, 10, has done exactly that. With a feed that highlights her impressive ability to surf and skate, it’s not hard to see why this little shredder is fast becoming a social media star.
Stay up to date:@millermayberg
Dean, Shaun Harrington
Followers: 117K
They’re known for their humorous antics and cultivating the ‘shooey’ phenomenon, but Dean and Shaun Harrington are more than cause for a good laugh. They’re also the brains behind the hugely successful Gold Coast label Mad Hueys. Shaun almost became sharkbait back in 2014 after a video of him nearly attacked by a tiger shark in waters off the Coast went viral.
Stay up to date:@hazza_twins
Belinda Meginley
Followers: 8260
Parents throughout the Glitter Strip might have heard of Belinda Meginley, who steadily cultivated a social media following off her ability to seek out the city’s best child-friendly cafes. The mother-of-one’s profile continues to grow, having recently signed on as an ambassador for F45 Broadbeach.
Stay up to date:@coffee_mumma
Kevin Gordon
Followers: 6776
Some might be familiar with this rising influencer’s impressive rollerblading skills, which he regularly shows off at Miami beachfront. But the former Gold Coast Titans player is quickly creating a name for himself among the city’s entertainment scene thanks to his love of dance and zany short clips.
Stay up to date: @deepgordon
Lulu Russell
Followers: 613
This superstar six-year-old has more sporting prowess than most adults. While many youngsters are only just discovering their abilities and talents, young Lulu is busy carving up the skate park regularly – even donning a tutu while doing so.
Stay up to date:@lulu.phoenix
Lacclan Gottfried
Followers: 506K
Haven’t heard of Gold Coast’s Lacclan Gottfried? The social media star has risen to fame in recent years thanks to his comedy skits and over-the-top pranks. The funny man was also among a group of locals to battle it out in a recent game of table tennis at the Queensland-New South Wales border.
Stay up to date:@itslacci
Jess Stevens
Followers: 39.7K
This inspiring mother-of-five manages to wrangle her youngsters and amass a legion of followers all at once. Jess became a first-time mother at the age of just 16 and has since gone on to have three daughters and two sons. Her dreamy feed shows the brood making plenty of memories with raw accounts of intrastate travel documented regularly.
Stay up to date:@amothers.love
Mark Orval
Followers: 162K
Angry dad rose to fame after falling victims to his sons’ hilarious pranks. While son Mitch Orval and fellow influencer, partner Chloe Szepanowsk have been the centre of controversy lately due to their anti-vax views, Mr Orval remains as popular as ever. Earlier this year, fans were shocked to learn of his prostate cancer diagnosis. He has since undergone treatment for the illness.
Stay up to date:@itsangrydad
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