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Anwar Jibawi (Vine Star) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth9 August 1991

Age30 (as of 2021)

BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, U.S.

ProfessionActor, Vine star, YouTuber, comedian, social media personality

NationalityPalestinian American

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents: Dais Salama (father), Amal Jibawi (mother); five brothers: Anas, Omar, Wisam, Mohamed, Malik

Anwar Jibawi (Vine Star) Biography

Anwar Jibawi is a Palestinian American comedian, actor and social-media creator who rose to fame on Vine and expanded his audience across YouTube, TikTok,

Early life and background
Anwar Jibawi was born on August 9, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in a Muslim household. His family later moved to California, and he spent his formative years in the Los Angeles area, attending Bell High School. He is one of six brothers and has described a close relationship with his family, often featuring his mother in video projects.

Career
Jibawi’s online career began in 2013 on Vine, where short-form comedy launched him into the public eye. His first Vine, titled "When Sound Interrupts Your Dreams," gained rapid attention and helped him amass millions of followers from a relatively small catalogue of posts. By 2015 he ranked among Vine’s most followed creators and earned early creator awards as his audience grew.

After Vine, Jibawi transitioned to longer-form video and partnered with Shots Studios, a Los Angeles-based media company. He launched a self-titled YouTube channel and built a large audience with comedy sketches, recurring segments and a series called Anwar’s Kitchen that regularly features his mother. His YouTube output includes highly viewed sketches such as "Killer Clown," which became one of his most-watched videos, and other popular pieces titled "Perfect Match," "Most Wanted Killer," "Cheating On Your Barber," and "Surprise." His channel accumulated millions of subscribers and billions of total views.

Beyond his own channels, Jibawi has collaborated with other well-known entertainers and creators. He has worked with Mike Tyson on content to help launch Tyson’s YouTube presence and has teamed up with personalities like Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso and Hannah Stocking in Shots Studios productions. He directed music-video content, including a remix collaboration involving Aitana and Lele Pons and a 2018 clip for Anitta’s "Vai Malandra (Remix)," and has acted in short comedic films such as "Petting Scorpions" (2017) and "Airplane Mode" (2019). His onscreen credits also include a role in the feature "Keys of Christmas" (2016).

Jibawi has worked on branded and sponsored projects with prominent companies, creating promotional videos for clients including Universal Studios Orlando and The Walking Dead, and appearing alongside Stephen Curry in a commercial for a water-filtration brand. He expanded his presence on platforms beyond YouTube, finding a substantial audience on TikTok and using Instagram’s IGTV to launch formats like One Star with Anwar, a series that reviews poorly made online purchases.

Public profile
Anwar Jibawi is known for a physical comedy style and for creating moments that became broader online trends, such as a distinctive walk from one of his vines that was widely imitated. He has a visible public life that blends travel, food and collaboration with other creators and celebrities. Fashion and entertainment brands have taken notice: he walked in Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 show.

Jibawi’s online following spans multiple platforms. He has a verified Instagram account with millions of followers and sizable audiences on Facebook and Twitter. His social content frequently highlights family, friends from the creator community and his interests, which include cooking, travel and professional wrestling—a pastime he enjoyed growing up.

Personal notes
Jibawi lists his heritage as Palestinian American. He has described the early difficulties of pursuing content creation while coming from a traditional family background, and he has spoken about the pride his mother now takes in his work. He enjoys eating hummus and pita, identifies as non-vegetarian, and has said he spends much of his time touring or shooting videos. He has opened a restaurant called Anwar’s Kitchen in Los Angeles, which he runs with his mother.

Latest updates
In addition to continuing his comedy work and collaborations with peers such as Rudy Mancuso, Jibawi has remained active across social platforms and occasional brand projects. He continues to develop comedic music projects, to direct occasional video work, and to produce series and sketches for his channels and for partners. He is managed by John Shahidi of Shots Studios and remains a prominent figure in the online comedy community.
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Recent Work

Anwar’s Kitchen (YouTube series)

YouTube cooking and comedy series featuring his mother.

ongoing
One Star with Anwar (IGTV series)

Instagram IGTV series reviewing poor online purchases.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Broke out as a Vine creator in 2013 with viral six-second videos
  2. Partnered with Shots Studios and launched a self-titled YouTube channel
  3. Directed music-video content and appeared in short films and a feature film
  4. Walked in Dolce & Gabbana Men’s Fashion Week show in 2018
  5. Opened a Los Angeles restaurant, Anwar’s Kitchen, run with his mother
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anwar Jibawi (Vine Star) born?

9 August 1991

What is Anwar Jibawi (Vine Star) known for?

Actor, Vine star, YouTuber, comedian, social media personality

What is Anwar Jibawi (Vine Star)’s marital status?

Unmarried