Rubius

Rubén Doblas Gundersen, known as El Rubius, is a trailblazer in the digital realm, boasting the title of the most subscribed YouTuber in Spain and a formidable presence on Twitch. Born in Spain in 1990, Rubius has a multicultural heritage with a Norwegian mother and a Spanish father, which has influenced his international appeal. His journey into the gaming and digital content world began early with an SNES console, sparking a passion for video games and geek culture. His career took off with his YouTube channel, "elrubius," in 2006, and despite a hiccup with copyright issues, he successfully transitioned to his "elrubiusOMG" channel, becoming a pioneer in Spanish-language gameplay and vlog content. His achievements include publishing books and comics, such as "El Libro Troll" and the "Virtual Hero" series, and setting a world record for live viewership on YouTube during a Fortnite event. Named a "next generation leader" by Time magazine, Rubius is not just a content creator but a cultural icon, with a tweet that became the most retweeted globally in 2016.