The Stokes Twins, brothers Alan and Alex, are renowned for the short videos they create on TikTok. Half American and half Chinese, they were raised in the United States. Here are ten facts about them you may not be aware of.
1. Alan Is The Older Twin
The twins were born just two minutes apart, with Alan being the elder twin. Their birthday is November 23rd, making them Sagittarians. They were born in Hollywood, Florida, and it is here that they grew up. Being twins has forged a very close bond between the brothers, a bond which they often talk about in their videos. Alex has expressed his fear of ever being separated from his twin. They continue to live together and most of the videos they create are done as a duo rather than individually.
2. They Have 17 Million Followers Across All Channels
VidCon estimates that they have 17 million followers across all their social media channels. One of the platforms that they are most active on is TikTok, where they have over 13 million followers. They also make longer videos which they regularly post on YouTube, keeping their fans updated on the projects they are working on at the moment by posting to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additionally, they have individual accounts on Instagram and Twitter.
3. Alan Is Dating Leslie Contreras
On the twins’ official Facebook page, there are several posts that refer to Alan’s relationship with Leslie Contreras. It appears that the two have been dating for a while, and their posts suggest that they are both very content. Contreras also posts a lot of videos on TikTok where she plays the piano, dances and performs comedy sketches. Alan and Leslie have made several TikTok videos together. In addition, she works as a model and a social media influencer.
4. Alex Once Had A Burst Appendix
Inside Edition reported that Alex had become seriously ill when his appendix ruptured. He had been feeling unwell for a few days, but neither he nor Alan thought it was anything to really worry about. However, when he was rushed to the hospital after taking a turn for the worse, it was discovered that his appendix had burst and he needed emergency surgery. He was told that had he waited another day before coming into the hospital, he could have developed an infection that could have been fatal.
5. Alex Has A Mole On The Right Side Of His Face
The Stokes twins are almost indistinguishable, but Alex has a small mole on his face that allows fans to tell them apart. This has been a feature of his since birth. Without the mole, the twins are almost identical, even sporting the same hairstyle. Fans that have watched many of their videos may be able to pick up on subtle differences between the two that allows them to tell them apart. However, for those who are not familiar with them, it is much more difficult.
6. They Are Both Dog Lovers
Both of the twins have a deep love for dogs. Growing up, their family pet was an Alaskan Malamute named Sheeba, whom both of the twins adored. Currently, their busy lives prevent them from owning a dog, but they would love to get another one in the future when their schedules allow for it.
7. The Twins Are Part Of Sunset Park
They are part of the YouTube collective Sunset Park. Other members of this collective include Okaymoe, Coby Persin, and Ethan Bradberry. The group was formed in 2017 and they have their own YouTube channel. A new video is uploaded to the channel on a weekly basis, but not every member will appear in every video as all members also have their own projects to work on. A lot of their videos feature challenges that members of the group have to complete and this is something that the Stokes twins often do in their videos too.
8. They Have Acted In A Number Of TV Shows
Since 2018, they have made appearances in a couple of TV shows, playing the same characters respectively in the shows Afterschooled and Brobot. Coming Soon also reported that they would be starring in the second season of Light As A Feather, playing new characters that did not appear in the first season. They starred in two episodes of this show. Recently, there have been no announcements that they will be appearing in any other shows, but this is something that could happen in the future.
9. They Have Released A Music Album
Although they do not perform themselves, the twins have created an album which is a compilation of some of their favorite songs. The album, which features the twins on its cover, is available on streaming services such as Spotify and has been popular with fans, giving them an insight into the music that the twins like to listen to. The twins may look to do a follow-up album at some point, though this has not yet been confirmed.
10. They Are Good Friends With Skateboarder Ben Azelart
The Stokes twins are good friends with skateboarder Ben Azelart, and the trio have collaborated on several projects, including the TV show Brobot, which they all starred in together. Azelart has also featured in a number of the Stokes twins’ TikTok and YouTube videos. He has his own YouTube channel where he posts videos of his skateboarding stunts. Though a bit younger than the Stokes twins, they all share the same sense of humour, which has no doubt contributed to their strong bond. It is likely that the three friends will continue to work together on future projects.
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