Ryan Higa is a popular YouTuber, who is also known under the name nigahiga, which is the title of his YouTube channel. Born on the 6th June 1990 in Hilo, Hawaii USA, of part-Japanese ancestry he came to prominence thanks to his comedy videos such as “How to be Ninja”, “How to be Gangster”, and “The ipod Human”, all of which have now attracted more than 40 million views.
Have you ever wondered how rich Ryan Higa is, as of late 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Higa’s net worth is as high as $10 million, earned through his successful career in the world of entertainment, active since 2006. In addition to his work on YouTube, Ryan also managed to make a breakthrough in the film industry, as a writer, producer and director as well.
Ryan Higa Net Worth $10 Million
Ryan grew up in his hometown with his older brother Kyle. To relate to his ancestry, Ryan competed in judo during his early years, and has obtained a black belt. Once in Waiakea High School, Ryan started wrestling for the school team; he matriculated in 2008.
Even while in high school, Ryan started his YouTube channel, and with his friend, Sean Fujiyoshi, began uploading videos of the two lip-syncing to popular songs of the time. In no time the two became an internet sensation, and began incorporating new ideas into their videos. Unfortunately, the two got into a controversy over copyright violations in late 2008, so in January 2009, nigahiga channel was suspended, and many of the videos were removed. He managed to recover his channel, but had problems with his most popular videos “How to be Gangster”, and “How to be Emo”, as they were on and off the network several times before they were back online for good in early 2012. He moved to Las Vegas in 2010, where he studied nuclear medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and since then has worked with other popular YouTubers, while also started a company – Ryan Higa Production Company – and still works with Sean, who is mainly responsible in creating content for the channel. Ryan’s channel is now the 21st most subscribed channel on YouTube, with more than 20 million subscribers, while his videos have been viewed more than 3.5 billion times, which has added a considerable amount to his net worth.
Ryan has also written, directed and produced several films, including “Ryan and Sean’s Not So Excellent Adventure” (2008), in which Richard Van Vleet was credited as producer and director, then “Ninja Melk”, a short film released in 2009, and “Agents of Secret Stuff” (2010), the success of which also contributed to his net worth.
When it comes to his personal life, Ryan is still single, though in the past he dated fellow YouTuber Tarynn Nago from 2006 until 2010, while in 2010 he was in a relationship with internet personality Andrea Thi. He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bromance (Chester See & Ryan Higa, 2012, Single, Collaboration), Nice Guys (KevJumba, Ryan Higa & Chester See , 2011, Single), Shed a Tear (2010, KevJumba, Ryan Higa & Chester See, Single)
Music Groups
Boys Generally Asian
Nominations
The Streamy Awards (Best Comedy Series/Audience Choice Personality of the Year), Young Hollywood Award - Viral Superstar (2014)
Movies
NigaHiga (TV Series 2007– ), My K-Pop Boyfriend (2017), Smosh Babies (2013–2017), Single by 30 (TV Mini-Series 2016), BgA: Dong Saya Dae (2016), Ninja Melk (2009), Agents of Secret Stuff (2010), The Last Skitzo! (2015), Tell Me How I Die (2016), Single by 30 (TV Mini-Series, 2016), Ryan and Sean...
TV Shows
"Gucci Gang" Country Edition! (Dear Ryan), Dude vs. Wild - Nevada Mountains (2017), How to get Views on YouTube! (2017), The CARDBOARD! (2015), Every Romantic Movie (2015), How To Sing Like Your Favorite Artists (2013),
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Quote
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[on being more eco-friendly] If we don't start now, no one's gonna start later.
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Fact
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He has two dogs named Teddy and Marley.
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Higa is a confessed fan of anime series Naruto.
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During filming of the Fruit Ninja sketch on his video Dear Ryan - Army of Lamps, Higa was hit harder than anticipated by a watermelon causing the sword he was holding to slam into his nose. Rushed to hospital, Higa was taken to the emergency room to receive stitches and medical attention.
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Ryan is cousin of a famous NBA player Jeremy Lin.
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Was the first ever Youtube channel to reach 3million subscribers.
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His Youtube channel 'NigaHiga' is a combination of "Niga", which means "rant" in Japanese, and his last name, "Higa".
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Is a member of 'YTF' (Yesterday, Today, Forever) consisting of other popular Youtubers.
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He's been making videos on You Tube since 2006.
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Is American Japanese.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
My K-Pop Boyfriend
2017
Short
R.O.P.
Tell Me How I Die
2016
Scratch
Single by 30
2016
TV Mini-Series
Trevor
The Christian Show
2016
TV Series
Disney characters
NigaHiga
2007-2016
TV Series
Ryan / Hanate / Regina / ...
BgA: Dong Saya Dae
2016
Video short
R.O.P.
Smosh Babies
2014-2015
TV Series
Baby Ryan
Flight 7500
2014
Dustin Cotchin
Bad Weather Films
2014
TV Series short
Saved by the Bell
2013
Short
Zack Morris
The Long Lost Member
2013
Short
Ryan
Internet Icon 2
2013
Video short
Judge
Surviving the Sorority System
2013
Short
Justin
The Book Club
2012
TV Series
Youtube Ninja
Supah Ninjas
2011
TV Series
DJ Elephant Head
YouTube Assassin
2011
TV Series
Ryan Higa
Kung Fooled
2011
Short
Challenger
Smosh
2010
TV Series
Boss Ninja / Peanuts Student
Agents of Secret Stuff
2010
Short
Aden
If [Blank] Were Real
2010
TV Series
Student #3
Love Vampires
2010
TV Series
Corbin's Friend
The Station
2009
TV Series
Tim / Ryan
Ninja Melk
2009
Short
Ryan / Master Ching Ching / Lapchung
Electric Spoofaloo
2009
TV Series
Cho Cheng
Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure
2008
Ryan
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Christian Show
2016
TV Series 1 episode
BgA: Dong Saya Dae
2016
Video short
The Last Skitzo!
2015
Short
Agents of Secret Stuff
2010
Short
NigaHiga
TV Series 44 episodes, 2007 - 2010 writer - 2 episodes, 2007
Ninja Melk
2009
Short
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Christian Show
2016
TV Series 1 episode
The Last Skitzo!
2015
Short
NigaHiga
TV Series 43 episodes, 2007 - 2010 co-director - 2 episodes, 2007
Ninja Melk
2009
Short
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Christian Show
2016
TV Series producer - 1 episode
The Last Skitzo!
2015
Short producer
Internet Icon 2
2013
Video short executive producer
Internet Icon
2012
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Agents of Secret Stuff
2010
Short executive producer / producer
Ninja Melk
2009
Short producer
NigaHiga
2007
TV Series producer
Cinematographer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ninja Melk
2009
Short
Editor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ninja Melk
2009
Short
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
BgA: Dong Saya Dae
2016
Video short writer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Step by Step
2012
TV Series special thanks - 2 episodes
The MakeShift
2012
TV Series special thanks - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Smosh
2013-2017
TV Series
Himself
The Last Skitzo!
2015
Short
Himself
YouTubers React
2013
TV Series
Himself
What Does 2013 Say?
2013
Video short
Himself
Just Shut Up!
2013
TV Series
Himself
Rewind YouTube Style 2012
2012
Video short
Himself
Yesterday, Today, Forever
2012
TV Series
Himself
Internet Icon
2012
TV Series
Himself - Judge
It Has Begun: Bananapocalypse
2012
Short
Himself
TableTop
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Introducing Victor King and the YTF Crew
2011
TV Special documentary
Himself
NigaHiga
2007-2010
TV Series
Himself / Hanate / R-Dizzle / ...
Butterflies
2009/I
Documentary
Nigahiga
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Supah Ninjas
2012
TV Series
DJ Elephant Head
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Streamy Award
The Streamy Awards
Best Comedy Series
For "Ryan Higa"
2015
Streamy Award
The Streamy Awards
Best Comedy Series
2014
Young Hollywood Award
Young Hollywood Awards
Viral Superstar
2013
Streamy Award
The Streamy Awards
Best First-Person Series
Known for movies
Ninja Melk (2009) as Ryan / Master Ching Ching / Lapchung
Agents of Secret Stuff (2010) as Aden
NigaHiga (2007-2016) as Ryan / Himself / Hanate / R-Dizzle / Regina / Narr