Everything You Wanted to Know About Creator and YouTube Shorts Superstar Alan Chikin Chow
Is there anything that Alan Chikin Chow can't do?
The actor, writer and content creator is the No. 1 YouTube Shorts creator on the platform, and for a very good reason. He's a master at crafting videos that are clever, funny and relatable, with an unmatched and original sense of humor that regularly earns each Short well over a million views. He's also a man on a mission, with the goal of bringing people together through the power of laughter—and he's well on his way there. Curious about Alan? Here's everything the star revealed about himself as our Man Crush Monday.
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Name: Alan Chikin Chow
Hometown: Plano, Texas
Birthday: November 15
Fun Facts:
1. After a tough day, Alan likes to unwind by watching YouTube.
2. His dream vacation is a trip to Japan.
"I would love to go to Japan and visit the cities that my favorite animes are based off of."
-Alan Chikin Chow
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3. His mom makes him laugh harder than anyone else.
"She is funny naturally without doing anything 😂"
-Alan Chikin Chow
4. His favorite movie genre is high school comedies.
"I missed a part of high school due to being a teen actor, and I still feel FOMO to this day, so I love high school-themed movies."
-Alan Chikin Chow
5. He would love to live in the world of One Piece.
"I would love Kizaru's superpower, to turn into beams of light."
-Alan Chikin Chow
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6. When people come to Alan for help, it's usually for some guidance with YouTube Shorts.
"Which makes sense, given I'm the #1 YouTube Shorts creator!"
-Alan Chikin Chow
7. He's the youngest child in his family, with one older brother.
"My brother, Alvan Chow, is amazing. He is an incredible investor and starred in a Netflix documentary about the Gamestop movement. He started my YouTube channel for me!"
-Alan Chikin Chow
8. Right now, he's obsessed with the XO Team, the No. 1 global content creator group.
"Their content is amazing."
-Alan Chikin Chow
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9. His favorite dessert is a local favorite.
"There's a Korean dessert shop near where I live called Sul & Beans. They serve shaved ice and dessert toast. It's so good."
-Alan Chikin Chow
10. His best subject in school was writing, while his worst was P.E.
11. Above everything else, Alan is dedicated to making people laugh.
"My mission statement is unity through laughter—to inspire a universal audience through laughter and storytelling. I want my fans to know that we are all connected throughout the world—no matter your background or identity, we are all connected through our humanity."
-Alan Chikin Chow
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