The Top First-Generation Influencers on Social Media

First-generation immigrants are increasingly sharing their unique experiences on social media, offering insights into how immigrating to the U.S. has shaped their lives. With over 47 million TikTok posts under “First Generation,” these influencers cover topics from fashion and career journeys in fields like politics to balancing cultural identity. Through their content, first-gen influencers not only share personal stories but also keep cultural connections alive, creating a supportive space for others with similar backgrounds.

12 first-gen influencers to follow

Fiona Leona

With almost 38K followers on TikTok, Fiona considers herself a certified yapper and never gatekeeps anything she loves. She shares travel videos, like this solo trip to Japan, and occasionally talks about being a first-generation immigrant.

Illumitatiii

The influencer behind Illumitatiii on TikTok is a first-generation Latina and Asian immigrant. She lives in Los Angeles and shares all the fun things to do in and around the city. She has 34.4K followers on TikTok.

Alejandro Martinez

With 87K followers on TikTok, Alejandro is an entrepreneur and engineer who also shares his success as a first-generation immigrant. He shares his daily life as a father and husband and puts immigrant stereotypes to rest.

Monica Rubi

Dallas resident Monica is a first-gen influencer who has grown her TikTok to over 116K followers. She loves sharing relatable videos and makeup videos with her followers.

Neeloo

With almost 63K followers on TikTok, Neeloo is a first-gen influencer who shares how she connects with her Persian roots and other topics like living a healthy, beautiful life. She’s a health and wellness gal who shares everything that keeps her feeling her best.

Jackie Rosas

Jackie is a first-gen Latina living in Southern California and sharing her life on TikTok. She loves sharing fun activities in California and occasionally talks about being first-generation.

Celeste

Celeste is a first-generation Mexican woman who lives in NYC and works in corporate life. She shares her experiences on TikTok with her work vlogs in the city.

Krista is a first-gen influencer with over 60K Instagram followers. She lives in Miami and shares outfit inspiration and her love for her family. 

Maria Melchor

Maria is a proud first-generation immigrant who went to Yale and lives in NYC. She’s a financial content creator who shares how she builds wealth as a first-gen. She has 209K followers on Instagram.

Amy and Jenny

Amy and Jenny are two first-generation influencers who share their experiences working as both employees to others and start-up founders. They have a shared YouTube channel with just under 6K followers. 

Camila Milanes

Camila discusses the top three Ls in her life: being a Latina law school student and her lifestyle. She has over 12K followers on TikTok and loves talking about the importance of Latinas in politics.

Martin Saldana Jr.

With 24.7K followers on TikTok, Martin is a first-gen influencer who shares his life and love for soccer. He loves sharing his girlfriend and their life.