Melbourne’s most popular TikTok stars
These Melbourne doctors, teachers, dancers and dogs have built huge TikTok followings and endorsement deals — here’s how they did it.
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These Melbourne creators are dancing, singing and joking their way into huge TikTok followings and endorsement deals.
Here’s who they are and how they did it.
CALEB FINN
12.5M followers
Melbourne schoolteacher Caleb Finn joined TikTok for a bit of fun in 2018.
His videos are a mix of everything — lip-synching, dancing and even horror-inspired clips — which has caused his following to grow to 12.5 million in three years.
But it was this video (below) which took his following to a new level.
Today, Finn is Australia’s fourth-biggest TikTok star. He has left his job as a schoolteacher and now works full-time as a TikTok creator.
DR DANIEL ARANOV
13.2M followers
This Malvern-based cosmetic surgeon has a massive following on YouTube and Instagram — and also more than 13 million TikTok followers. Dr Aranov’s videos take us behind the scenes of real-life surgeries — from liposuctions, tummy tucks and BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts).
If you get squeamish from surgical procedures, this content is not for you.
MOCHA POM
11.4M followers
One of Melbourne’s biggest TikTok stars is a dog. Yes, you read that correctly.
Mocha the black-and-tan pomeranian shares adorable videos on TikTok and Instagram, including cute costume dress-ups, car trips and plenty of trending TikTok challenges. If you need some sugary content in your feed, this is it.
JOEL BERGS
9.2M followers
This dinky-di Aussie bloke has built a TikTok following through his hilarious commentary and skit videos. His take on crazy animal videos, poking fun at Australian culture, mirror messages and accents are worth a watch.
JASMINETXO
4.9M followers
This 22-year-old from Watsonia exploded onto the TikTok scene with her energetic dance videos — and rightly so. Once a week Jasmine teaches hip-hop dancing to teenagers, in between her busy life as a content creator. Jasmine’s large following has seen her create her own bubble tea and landed her a range of endorsement deals.
TARA BELLEROSE
587.8K followers
Victorian eco warrior Tara Bellerose has been using TikTok and YouTube to do good in the world. The 23-year-old, from Redan on the outskirts of Ballarat, shares her thoughts on climate change and wildlife conservation, as well as tips on how you can help save the planet.
CHANTEL MILA
446.4K followers
After some easy, simple cleaning and home organisation hacks? Melbourne mum-of-two Chantel Milla has you covered. Mila’s videos include tips on how to clean your bathroom, make your bedsheets soft and fluffy and your shower sparkle.
LUKE DONKIN
375.7K followers
Luke Donkin is known for his “real” takes on Australian TV commercials. He’s covered supermarkets Woolies and Coles and, most famously, Bunnings with a three-part video skit. He also pokes fun at Australian culture and news of the day.
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