13 AAPI TikTok Influencers You Should Know

Everyone knows that some of the best content on the Internet lives on TikTok — and what better time to get to know the AAPI influencers taking over the For You Page than in honor of AAPI History Month?

While Asian storytellers in Hollywood are making change on our television and silver screens, these creators, influencers, and social media stars are ushering in an exciting, diverse wave of Asian representation on our phone screens. TikTok has introduced the world to some of the brightest undiscovered talent and compelling voices, and these TikTokers are no exception. In fact, many of the creators listed below were spotlighted by the platform itself in the 2022 class of API TikTok Trailblazers. 

Fashion and beauty, activism, fitness, lifestyle, comedy, food, dance, tech, mental health — these social media stars are transforming all the niche corners of TikTok, and it’s time for you to tap in. Below, check out 13 AAPI TikTok influencers you should get to know.

@drewafualo

Samoan LA-based creator Drew Afualo has gained a massive following of over 7 million as an outspoken — and hilarious — advocate for women and other marginalized groups everywhere. The self-described “crusader of women” gained widespread popularity for fearlessly calling out misogynists on the app by Stitching their videos and roasting them in a way that directly addresses their sexism.

@jikariasisters

Omika, Rishika, and Aashika are the Jikaria Sisters, the South Asian creators who took over TikTok with their viral choreography to the iconic garba song “Kamariya.” The Bollywood fusion dancers started making dance videos during the quarantine period of 2020, and have now amassed over 626k followers.

@k8sabz

Hina Sabatine is a Japanese content creator well known for their fashion hauls, stylish GRWMs, and comedy skits. Hina, who is a non-binary lesbian, has racked up hundreds of thousands of views — sometimes even millions — for their long-running “Lesbian Parent” bit, in which they act out different scenarios. (For example, their priceless “Lesbian parent drops kid off at first day of Pre-K” skit has over 3 million views.)

@dynah.tui

Dynah Tuia’ana is a 20-year-old Pacific Islander who makes lifestyle, dancing, and fitness videos showcasing her life in Hawaii and her PI culture. Dynah’s smile is infectious — just watch one of her famous, joyful dancing videos with the Hawaiian mountains in the background, and we’re sure you’ll agree.

@peterbuiii

Vietnamese TikToker Peter Bui isn’t new to going viral — you’ve likely seen at least one of his notorious pranking videos come across your FYP. Peter’s entire TikTok page is a Bui family affair, with his mom, dad, siblings, and grandmother regular co-stars in his skits and, more often than not, unknowing participants in his hijinks.

@min.aaaa1

Mina K. is a young Indian TikToker famous for sharing comedic story-times and whisper-yelled skits and commentary. Through her content, Mina celebrates her culture, finds humor in it, and on occasion, roasts racists — her page has something for everyone!

@ashyizzle