Talia Castellano
Internet personality and makeup guru
Born
1999
27 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Gained a large following on social media for makeup tutorials and beauty tips. Became a prominent figure on YouTube and was celebrated for her engaging personality and talent. Advocated for pediatric cancer awareness while battling cancer herself. Featured on major platforms, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she gained further recognition.
Accumulated over a million subscribers on YouTube
Appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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