Comedian Juanpa Zurita Net Worth and Income Sources

Juanpa Zurita Net Worth at a glance

Juanpa Zurita has an estimated net worth of ~$5 million. This was estimated by looking at revenue from his YouTube channel and his modeling and influencer career. 

Juanpa Zurita is a Mexican YouTuber and comedian who has also made an identity as a vlogger, actor, and model. He has modeled for huge brands like Calvin Klien, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vitton. He has also raised his voice for humanitarian causes and fundraised for charity. 

According to some media, his net worth exceeds or is close to one million dollars per year. The YouTube channel of Juanpa has more than 10 million subscribers and generates a nice amount of money.

So, how did the creator of that comedy use YouTube to become a millionaire influencer?

How Much Money Does Juanpa Zurita Make? 

Juanpa Zurita makes an estimated $1 million every year according to various estimates of his income[1]. 

It is difficult to estimate Juanpa Zurita’s net worth from this. There is very sparse information on his modeling contracts, brand deals, income from touring and TV appearances, or sponsorships.

Juanpa Zurita Net Worth: Juanpa Zurita wishing his elder brother a happy birthday at the beach. Credit: Instagram @juanpazurita

How Does Juanpa Zurita Make Money?

Juanpa Zurita has only two public sources of income. The first is his profession as a YouTuber. The second is his profession as a model and TV personality. His brand deals, music contracts, and payouts from his music career are kept secret as is usual. 

Caption: Juanpa Zurita Net Worth: Juanpa Zurita with his sister Paola Zurita. Credit: Instagram @juanpazurita

Income Source 1: YouTube Channel

According to Social Blade, Juanpa Zurita earns upto $262,800 from his main YouTube channel every year[1]. He has several other channels including Juanpa Zurita Comedy and NELK Shorts. He earns thousands of dollars a year from those channels too. This is through ad revenue. However, there is no information on what he earns through sponsorships and brand deals, which clearly makes up the bulk of his income. 

Juanpa Zurita-YouTube ChannelSubscribersViewsEst. Earnings
Main Channel-Juanpa Zurita[2]10.7 Million631,251,844$262.8K
Juanpa Zurita Comedy[3]2.13 Million186,224,977$31.4K
NELK Shorts [4]1.31 Million124,503$371
Awkward Puppets [5]2.03 Million227,586,212$196.7K
Total Earnings$491,271
Caption: Juanpa Zurita Net Worth: Juanpa Zurita on the reality show the Masked Singer. Credit: Instagram @juanpazurita

Income Source 2: Modeling and TV Appearances

Juanpa Zurita has modeled for some of the most famous fashion brands in the world. These include Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vitton, and Calvin Klein[6]. However, the total money he made from these gigs is unknown. 

He has also appeared on various television shows and done a docuseries for Amazon Prime[7]. There is no information on what he has earned from these contracts. Since these are closed deals and often involve very high payouts and luxury getaways, it’s fair to assume these shows cost millions. 

It’s possible that he made millions from these contracts, but there’s no way to tell. 

Juanpa Zurita Net Worth: Juanpa Zurita shooting a video skydiving. Credit: Instagram @juanpazurita

The most popular video on Juanpa Zurita’s channel is  Aislados: Un Documental en Cuarentena (Official Trailer):


Juanpa Zurita’s Early Life and Career

Juanpa Zurita was born in Mexico City on 29th March, 1996. His parents are Fernando Martínez-Zurita Reed[8] and Teresa Arellano. He has 3 siblings, a sister and two brothers. The family moved to the United States when his father was appointed as a political counselor in the Mexican Embassy in Washington, DC.

Zurita has now established his residence in Los Angeles. He initially became famous on the now defunct micro-video platform Vine. His first video titled “That dog killed chuck norris and was after me” received thousands of views within the first few days. This was in 2013[9]. 

How he rose to fame

However, after the Vine shut down, he made his identity on other platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Shortly following that, his comedic chops and other content got him noticed by clothing brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. He began modeling in 2016 for Pull&Bear[10]. 

He followed this up by modeling for Calvin Klein and then at the Paris Fashion show with Louis Vitton[11]. 

He has also participated in film and TV shows as well. He also has a contract with Netflix for a web series based on the life of Luis Miguel. He has hosted the 2017 MTV Millennial Awards with Lel Pons[12]. He has also been a judge on the Mexican singing competition Pequenos Gigantes[13]. 

Zurita has also used his voice to raise humanitarian issues He campaigned against the famine in Somalia with celebrities like Casey Neistat and Ben Stiller in 2017. He also distributed food in the country. The movement was called “Love Army for Somalia”[14]. 

Juanpa Zurita has become a major influencer, racking up 25.5 million followers on Instagram, and more than 10 million subscribers on YouTube. He also has 5 million followers on Twitter[15]. 

Education

Juanpa attended Florida State University for his education. It is reported that he holds a degree in business management. He is also Mexican by nationality, but his ethnicity remains a mystery. 

Achievements

Models with so much talent and recognition usually get the chance to star in a series. In May 2017, he portrayed the role of Alex in Netflix’s series Luis Miguel. He also got a lot of recognition and awards for his great work in the entertainment industry. In 2017, he was named Digital Icon of the Year at Met Latin America. 

In the same year, this Mexican actor made Forbes’ list of the 30 Under 30 in Hollywood. This youngster is a YouTuber, a model, and a rising Internet personality.


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Juanpa Zurita Biography 

Legal Name/Birth NameJuan Pablo Martínez-Zurita Arellano
Net Worth$5 million
PseudonymsJuanpa Zurita
Source of WealthComedian, YouTuber, Actor
Date of BirthMarch 29, 1996 (age 25)
Place of Birth Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality Mexican
GenderMale
Height180 cm (5 ft, 11 in)
Weight87 kg 
ReligionN/A
EthnicityLatin America
Marital StatusSingle
Partner/WifeAshley
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A

Frequently Asked Questions About Juanpa Zurita 

What Do People Love About Juanpa Zurita? 

Juanpa Zurita is one of the most socially responsible YouTubers since he uses his platform to help those less fortunate. Due to this, he has cultivated a very large audience that loves him[16].  

Why is Juanpa Zurita So Rich?

Juanpa Zurita has amassed so much wealth because of his contracts with big fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana. He has also appeared on YouTube Original Docuseries and reality TV shows and movies.  

What is Juanpa Zurita’s zodiac? 

Aries. 

When did Juanpa Zurita upload the first video? 

Juanpa Zurita started his YouTube channel on 2013-10-06.

Sources

[1] ¡JuanPa Zurita celebró que es multimillonario! – E! Online Latino – MX

[2] Juanpa Zurita – YouTube

[3] Juanpa Zurita Comedy

[4] NELK Shorts

[5] Awkward Puppets – YouTube

[6] Juanpa Zurita | IMG Models

[7] Amazon Prime Video to Bow Juanpa Zurita Docu ’13:14,’ Produced by Eugenio Derbez’s 3Pas Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

[8] Mexico — Mozambique

[9] Mexico — Mozambique

[10] https://twitter.com/juanpazurita/status/545352481145126913

[11] https://mobile.twitter.com/JuanpaZurita/status/779351840815210496

[12] Lele Pons, Juanpa Zurita Hosting MTV MIAW 2017 – Variety

[13] Juanpa Zurita se despide con nostálgico mensaje de Galilea en el final de Pequeños Gigantes 2020

[14] The Love Army for Somalia. How getting a plane was just the…

[15] https://www.socialtracker.io/instagram/juanpazurita/

[16] Juanpa Zurita | One Young World


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