Talia Castellano

Internet personality and makeup guru

Talia Castellano - Internet personality and makeup guru
Born

1999
26 years ago

Died

July 16th, 2013
12 years ago — 14 years old

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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