Miquela

Miquela
Personal information
Born
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityBrazilian-American (fictional)
Occupation(s)Social Media Personality, Singer, Digital Art Model
Instagram information
Years active2016–present
Genre(s)Pop, R&B, Electronic
Followers1 million+ (as of 2018).

Miquela Sousa, also called Lil Miquela, or known mononymously by the stage name Miquela, is a fictional American character, singer and social media personality created by Trevor McFedries and Sara DeCou. The character was created as a 20-year-old girl of Brazilian-American heritage. The character began in 2016 as an Instagram profile that details a fictional narrative which presents Miquela as a CGI character and model in conflict with other digital projects while marketing a variety of brands, primarily in fashion. Miquela has been featured in product endorsements for streetwear and luxury brands such as Calvin Klein and Prada. The account gained more than a million followers within its first two years.