We are excited to announce Johnny Orlando and Lauren Orlando as official Cybersmile ambassadors. Together, Johnny and Lauren have a fanbase of over 10 million and will join a growing list of celebrities and creators, including TikTok star Holly H and world champion gamer Stephanie Harvey, working with us to promote a kinder, brighter internet.
Johnny, from Ontario, Canada, started out creating covers for artists such as Justin Bieber and Austin Mahone on his popular Youtube channel. Some of his videos have since accumulated more than 20 million views. After his first domestic tour in 2016 with MAGCON, Orlando, who graduated from middle school, launched a community app along with his new single "Everything."
Being a social media influencer has exposed me to the many good and bad sides of social media. Although there are lots of supportive people online, there are also individuals promoting negativity and abuse, which I have experienced firsthand. Throughout my career on social media, I have tried to promote love and positivity online in everything I do, and am very excited to join forces with Cybersmile to continue building a more positive and safer internet community.
Johnny Orlando, Cybersmile Ambassador
Lauren, the younger sister of Johnny, started her vlogging channel in the spring of 2013. She quickly amassed a huge following of millions of young fans with her fun videos on topics including makeup, baking, and celebrities. She has also collaborated with her sisters Darian and Maddie on content.
I am so excited to be an ambassador for Cybersmile and to join their effort to end online bullying. There are lots of people who say mean things on social media because they are hidden behind their computer screen, without really thinking of the impact that their hateful words have. I hope that we can make the Internet a place where people feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves and to encourage everyone to show love, positivity, and kindness.
Lauren Orlando, Cybersmile Ambassador
Johnny has been nominated for his very first Teen Choice Award and is currently on tour with Mackenzie Ziegler and will next be performing in Baltimore on July 28th. Lauren is also supporting her brother on the tour and working on new videos for her channel.
We are delighted to welcome Johnny and Lauren as official Cybersmile ambassadors. Their new roles will encourage millions of young people across the world to respect and support one another when interacting online, creating a kinder, safer internet.
Iain Alexander, Head of Engagement, The Cybersmile Foundation
Johnny and Lauren both recently featured in our Stop Cyberbullying Day PSA, which was seen by more than 500,000 viewers in its first few hours. The video features a number of ambassadors, supporters, and public figures who share a very special message for internet users of all ages.