Charlotte Dobre is a YouTube influencer and content creator, actress, singer and writer who has gained great popularity on YouTube in particular. She’s known for being the ‘queen of petty’ and being a bit loud while reacting to content, making ‘turkey sounds’, and just generally being funny on camera. She’s also managed to make her own comedy series, ”The Swipe Life”, inspired by her dreams of being an actress.
But who is Charlotte really when she’s not entertaining her fans, and how did she become so famous in just a few years? Join us as we find out more about the entertainer by getting to know her better!
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Early Personal Life
Charlotte Dobre, born on 7 September 1989, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the proud daughter of immigrant parents, with Romanian heritage from her father’s side.
While Charlotte occasionally references her younger brother in her videos, specific details about other family members remain undisclosed. She shares glimpses of her family life, particularly mentioning her parents, notably expressing a desire to purchase a boat for her father when she achieves significant success.
However, comprehensive details about her family are not readily available.
Education
Charlotte completed her education inside the walls of the Calgary-based Western Canada High School. She further pursued her passion for the arts by earning a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria’s Theatre. In addition to her academic achievements, Charlotte enriched her skills through acting coaching at the NY Film Academy.
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Career
Charlotte started her entertainment career with aspirations to be an actress and singer.
To further pursue her acting endeavours, Charlotte relocated to Toronto. During the initial phase of her career, she showcased her versatility by working on ads for globally recognized brands such as Hilton Hotels, Credit Karma, Lindt, Turbo Tax and Starbucks.
Charlotte’s commitment to her craft remained steadfast as she resumed her acting training with the likes of John Riven and Toronto’s The Pro Actor’s Lab. Following her graduation, her original plan was to focus entirely on acting. However, visa challenges led her to Toronto, where she improvised and adapted to her circ*mstances.
In 2017, Charlotte found a new avenue for her talents as a writer and host at InformOverload, a YouTube channel she significantly contributed to, growing its subscriber base to more than 1.7 million and accumulating nearly a billion views. Covering a diverse range of topics, from celebrity scandals and news to peculiar and paranormal events, she showcased her versatility in the world of digital content.
I’m just gonna leave this here for the sexist commenters on @InformOverload who are telling me my outfit is inappropriate and I should cover up. #suckit #its2019 #awomancanwearwhatshewants pic.twitter.com/YJLlzP69xa
— Charlotte Dobre (@charlottedobre) March 15, 2019
Charlotte’s journey to success required immense dedication and hard work. Her daily routine involved attending auditions, recording for InformOverload for extended hours, utilizing lunch breaks for additional auditions, returning to the office for more recording, and conducting further auditions after work.
Just as she was on the brink of joining the Canadian actors’ union, ACTRA, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 altered her plans. During her work-from-home period with InformOverload, Charlotte maintained consistency by posting on her personal YouTube channel every Sunday.
Facing the challenges posed by the pandemic, Charlotte made a pivotal decision to leave InformOverload and channel her efforts into her personal content creation. This move came six months after committing herself to her own channel, which she initiated in 2012 but only began uploading reaction content in May 2020, for which she is now known.
Even as her acting career faced setbacks due to COVID-19, Charlotte didn’t let adversity deter her. Instead, she seized the opportunity to create content for YouTube, and this decision marked a turning point in her journey.
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Since the launch of her highly successful solo channel, Charlotte’s expanded her team and established a strong presence across various platforms. Embracing the role of a creator brought a sense of empowerment to her, is a testament to her unwavering determination, adaptability, and the strategic support of a proficient team. Comprising a video editor, lawyer, accountant, and agent, her team has played a pivotal role in her success.
Partnering with Jellysmack and collaborating with creative allies, Charlotte has not only conquered YouTube, but has also emerged as a sensation on Facebook, venturing into exciting new territories.
Surpassing the one million mark at an accelerated pace on Facebook compared to YouTube, she now boasts an impressive 3.8 million followers on the platform.
Notable among her Facebook successes are videos including “People Expose The Truth About Companies They’ve Worked For,” “People Get Caught Lying In 4K,” and “TikTok’s Most Entitled People”, all attracting over 10 million views each.
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While these videos may be fan favourites, one of Charlotte’s personal highlights is her entertaining “Entitled Bridezilla” series. She finds humour in creating content around misbehaving brides, and it remains a cherished project for her.
As a dedicated musician, Charlotte has persevered through challenges, particularly those posed by the pandemic. In 2010, she showcased her musical talent as a lead artist in the song “The Waiting Room” and later in the same year in “Superstition.”
Continuing her musical journey, she released the song “Cheater VIP” in 2010, and “Here She Was Playing,” featuring another artist. Subsequently, she contributed to the songs “Strange Fruit” and “Breathe” in 2011 and 2012.
The year 2012 saw her as a featured artist in the songs “State of Elevation,” “Take It All Off,” and “Silence.” Following this, she continued her role as a featured artist in the songs “Demons” and “Got This Feeling” in 2013.
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Notably, 2013 marked a significant year for Charlotte, as she took the lead artist role in multiple songs, including “Anthem,” “Champagne,” “Energies,” “Find A Fool,” “Fresh 2 Deaf,” and “One Night Only.” Her diverse musical contributions during this period showcased her versatility and dedication to her craft.
Charlotte has showcased her versatility not only as an actress but also as a writer and producer, featuring in commercials for renowned international brands such as Starbucks, Hilton Hotels, ReMax, Lindt, Credit Karma, Turbo Tax, and more. Her television roles, including appearances in “The Stepson” and “The Sonnet Project,” further underline her diverse talents.
Beyond her acting career, Charlotte has ventured into personal projects, and one notable creation is “The Swipe Life,” a romantic comedy pilot series centered around the intricacies of modern dating. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences with online dating apps, the story humorously navigates the pitfalls people encounter in their quest for romance.
Initially pitched to networks before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, “The Swipe Life” faced a temporary setback due to global quarantine protocols. Undeterred, Charlotte took matters into her own hands after a three-year hiatus, personally producing, funding, and writing the pilot, collaborating with director Rodrigo F. Stoll to bring her vision to life.
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The genesis of the show occurred during a reflective moment for Charlotte. While reading the Chinese classical philosophy novel “The Tao Te Ching (The Way)” by Lao-Tzu at her grandparents’ farm in Romania, she encountered an underlined passage from the 7th verse.
The passage resonated with her, emphasizing the idea that pursuing desires might lead to elusive outcomes. This insight, coupled with a breakup experience, inspired Charlotte to conceive “The Swipe Life” while sitting in her grandparents’ chicken coop.
In the spirit of ‘letting go’ and embracing life’s cues, Charlotte transformed her personal journey into a creative and entertaining series that promises to resonate with audiences navigating the complexities of modern dating.
Charlotte was also a successful photographer who was able to earn a living off her work for some time but she decided to stop with this stressful kind of work, citing picky and difficult clients, and rather focus on her YouTube content.
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Interesting Facts
Charlotte harbours a dream collaboration with Doja Cat, an artist she has long admired for her unique talent. Additionally, she expresses an eagerness to meet and collaborate with Naomi Jon.
In her musical journey, Charlotte’s collaboration with Floyd resulted in the song “Another Planet’s Air,” which graced the stage at the 2011 Shambhala Music Festival.
Beyond her musical endeavours, Charlotte has ventured into photography, capturing images of prominent musicians like Tiesto.
To prepare for her video recordings, she sets the scene by sitting at her vanity adorned with lights, creating an ambience reminiscent of a Hollywood actress. She immerses herself in hype-up music to set the tone, and if the need arises, she turns to aura-cleansing music as a form of meditation.
This ritual fuels her creative process as she dedicates three to four days a week to filming three to four videos a day.
Later Personal Life
There isn’t much known about Charlotte’s romantic past, but she’s currently dating Michael ‘Mike’ Ricci, a filmmaker and actor known for his work on “OxyCorp” in 2019 and “Fear Thy Neighbour” in 2014.
Physical Characteristics
Charlotte is quite tall at 5ft 11ins (185cms) and weighs about 141lbs (64kgs). She has long auburn hair that she’s proud to have never coloured before, and brown eyes.
Net Worth
Thanks to her hard work, Charlotte has earned herself impressive wealth. As of early 2024, her estimated net worth is over $3 million.
