Miquela
| Miquela | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | Brazilian-American (fictional) |
| Occupation(s) | Social Media Personality, Singer, Digital Art Model |
| Instagram information | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Genre(s) | Pop, R&B, Electronic |
| Followers | 1 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.