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YouTube Sensation Fidias Panayiotou: From Hugging Elon Musk to Daring Metro Stunts

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YouTube Sensation Fidias Panayiotou: From Hugging Elon Musk to Daring Metro Stunts

 

 

Who is Fidias Panayiotou, you ask? Let’s take a wild ride through the life of this Cypriot YouTube sensation who’s not afraid to push boundaries, from hugging Elon Musk to pulling off daring stunts in the Bengaluru Metro!

 

Fidias Panayiotou, known for his vlogs, comedy, and epic pranks, burst onto the scene with an unforgettable hug shared with none other than billionaire Elon Musk. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in his adventure-filled journey.

 

While Fidias was busy watching the YouTube videos of MrBeast, he realized something special—YouTube wasn’t just a platform for enjoyment; it could be turned into a scalable business. Inspired, he launched his YouTube channel, starting in English, despite Greek being his first language. The hate comments poured in due to his language barrier, but Fidias persisted.

 

Living in Cyprus, his YouTube videos struggled, and the absence of a local YouTube community left him feeling isolated. In 2021, he decided to take things seriously and booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, thanks to an O-1 (talent) visa.

 

Fidias’s story truly took off when he met Airrack, one of America’s biggest YouTubers, on his very first day in the United States. Collaborations followed, and Fidias got a crash course in YouTube mastery. He didn’t stop there; he befriended many successful YouTubers, including his idol, MrBeast. He watched, he read, he learned.

 

It took three years of sheer determination for Fidias to understand the art of making engaging YouTube videos. Once he cracked the code, his subscriber count soared from 20,000 to an impressive 110,000 in just a few months. Then came the video that launched his YouTube career—’I Shook The Top 100 YouTuber’s Hands,’ with over 7 million views as of May 2023.

 

Initially, he explored pranks but quickly realized it wasn’t sustainable. He pivoted to challenges, drawing inspiration from the extreme performer David Blaine. The momentum shifted in his favor, and his channel exploded with millions of views.

 

Now, fasten your seatbelts because Fidias Panayiotou isn’t just about YouTube fame. In a recent, and rather controversial, video titled “How To Sneak Into The Indian Metro,” Fidias attempted a jaw-dropping stunt in the Bengaluru Metro. He approached commuters, challenging the idea of entering the metro station without a valid ticket. Despite their skepticism, Fidias leaped over the barriers and accessed the platform without a ticket or token.

 

Undeterred, he repeated the stunt at another station, hopping over the ticket-checking counter in the absence of security personnel. The video quickly gained traction online, sparking outrage among viewers who accused Panayiotou of theft from the city.

 

But this is the same guy who camped outside SpaceX’s Starbase facility, publishing daily videos to get Elon Musk’s attention. After a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment, Elon Musk finally agreed to the hug. Fidias’s video ‘I Hugged The World’s Top 100 Celebrities,’ premiered on January 23, 2023, and has over 8 million views as of May 2023.

 

Fidias Panayiotou now calls Los Angeles, California, home. He’s a vegetarian, a perfectionist, an audiobook enthusiast (he recommends Audible), and a fan of Tony Robbins. His mentor? Argyris Argyrou, the founder of ‘Foody.’

 

So, what’s your take on Fidias Panayiotou’s incredible journey? It’s proof that with passion, determination, and a little bit of YouTube magic, you can turn your dreams into reality, whether it’s hugging the world’s top celebrities or pulling off daring stunts in the metro!

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