Eugene Lee Yang (born January 18, 1986) is an American Actor, Filmmaker, YouTuber, Producer, and Internet Personality from Pflugerville, Texas. He is famous for his YouTube channel called « The Test Boys ».
Additionally, his channel has more than 5.9 million subscribers. It also has three other members named Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, and Zach Kornfeld. Also, they post videos related to humor, weird challenges, social commentary, reactions, sketches, and much more.
His most popular video on the channel is “ The Try Guys Break Your Bones ” which has over 13 views. She started her career in 2013 and worked for “BuzzFeed” (the internet media company).
He mainly worked on video productions and exploring new modes of storytelling. In fact, he established “The Try Guys” while working at Buzzfeed in 2014. Eugene also met his YouTube friends at the company. The most popular of his was “ Disney Princes Were Real ” which garnered more than 70 million views on YouTube.
On June 16, 2018, Eugene Lee Yang and the rest of the cast of The Try Guys stated that they had left BuzzFeed. They then established 2nd Try LLC, a company that they own and manage.
Eugene recently guest-starred on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC sitcom) and played Theo Lorql. On June 15, 2019, the YouTube star publicly came out as gay in a video.
He released the video titled “ I’m Homosexual ” which he wrote, directed, and choreographed. The music is provided by Odesza (American electronic music duo).
Early years, profile and parents
YouTube star, Eugene Lee Yang was born on January 18, 1986 ( age 33 years old) in Pflugerville, Texas, United States. His parents Min Young ( mom ) and Jae Yang ( father ).
In addition, they have immigrated from Korea. Yang is the only son of his parents and has two brothers , that is, sisters. The youtuber belongs to the Korean-American ethnicity and has American nationality.
Also, from a very young age, Eugene was bullied and had low self-esteem. During school, he devoted himself to artistic pursuits such as visual arts, illustration, dance, and much more.
Later, Yang graduated from the University of Southern California. She received a bachelor’s degree in film production in 2008.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Eugene Lee Yang. |
| Nickname | Eugenio. |
| Profession | Actor, filmmaker, producer, YouTube star, and internet personality. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 33 years old |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | January 18, 1986. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Pflugerville, Texas, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Famous for | his YouTube channel “The Try Guys,” which has more than 5.9 million followers. |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Capricorn. |
| ethnicity | Korean-American. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Homosexual (Homosexual). |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 183cm . Meters: 1.83 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 82kg . Pounds: 180 pounds . |
| bicep size | 14 inches |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-30-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 10 |
| Details of the tattoos? | Will update. |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Jae Yang. Mom : Min Young. |
| Brothers | two sisters. |
| Family members | Grandfather: Uncle: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Unknown. |
| bride and fiancee | Name not available. |
| Name of wife/spouse | — |
| Kids | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | High school. |
| Alma mater | Will update. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Ryan Reynolds. Actress: Jennifer Lawrence. |
| dream vacation destination | Swiss. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Travel and listen to music. |
| favorite dishes | Pan Cake, French Fries, Chicken And Cheese Burger. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $1 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income and earnings per month | Will update. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | Will update. |
| Official Web site | None. |
| house details | not known |
| Mobile or phone number | Will update. |
| Email address | N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Eugene Lee Yang
- Biography During his university days, he wrote and directed six short films, mainly on topics such as politics, mental health care, gay marriage, and school shootings.
- She initially landed the job at Buzzfeed after a recommendation from a colleague who saw her potential in video creation.
- Furthermore, Yang became a household name on YouTube and other social media and made videos on many challenges.
- His first video was “Guys Try Ladies’ Underwear For First Time”.
- Therefore, The New York Times listed him as the breakout star of The Try Guys.
- Eugene Lee Yang’s height measures 6 feet 0 inches (183 centimeters tall) and weighs around 82 kilograms (180 pounds).
- As of 2019, 2nd Try LLC has obtained all rights to The Try Guys brand.
- His gender is male, and his sexuality is Gay.
- Money Factor : His estimated Net Worth is $1 million US dollars, as of 2019.
- As an Instagram personality, Eugene has an incredible following on the platform with over 1.9 million followers.