Pokimane

Internet personality and Twitch streamer

Pokimane - Internet personality and Twitch streamer
Born

May 14th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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A prominent internet personality and Twitch streamer. Gained recognition for streaming video games and creating content on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Played a significant role in popularizing gaming content and online streaming culture. Has received multiple awards for streaming and content creation, including Streamy Awards and a Shorty Award.

Streamed popular games such as Fortnite

Won several Streamy Awards for live streaming

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