Who is Ayden Mekus?
Ayden is a social media personality, actor, and content creator. He gained popularity on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, on which he creates a variety of content, including comedic sketches, lip-syncing videos, and collaborations with other influencers.
Ayden Mekus Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Ayden Mekus was born on 2 August 2005 in Coronado, California USA, the only child of Larry and Maria Mekus. Larry is a businessman based in California, who’s appeared on Ayden’s show “Claire RockSmith” and helped with his short films. Maria is an actress known for “Positive Stories”, and stars in “Sister Rules” with her sister Leesa Ward, which started in 2023.
Ayden doesn’t have any siblings, but there was supposed to be an older brother named Mason. Maria shared in an episode of “Sister Rules” that unfortunately, Mason was lost to a stillbirth when she was seven and a half months pregnant.
Ayden’s educational background is unknown in the media.
Career Beginnings
Ayden kicked off his acting career in December 2017, swiftly securing lead roles in successful short films by February 2018. One notable project was “Chocolate Chip Cookies”, directed by Tianzhao Zhan; the story revolves around a friendless young boy, Charlie (played by Ayden), who in a bid to pass the Bravery Club entry test, puts laxatives in chocolate chip cookies and delivers them to his elderly neighbor, Jack (played by John Henry Richardson). However, the expected twist leads to an unexpected friendship.
Shortly afterwards, Ayden took on another lead role in “The Lilac Thief” (2019), directed by Kristin R. Glover. The plot involves characters such as Case Grainger (played by Michael DeVorzon), SWAT Team members (played by Shayanne Andujar and Raul Colon), and Warrior Youth (played by Brent Anthony).
https://www.facebook.com/itsclairerocksmith/photos/a.112288540639502/231412545393767
From 2020 to 2021, Ayden starred in the TV mini-series “Claire RockSmith”, Created by Claire RockSmith, the show features a cast including her, Ayden, Hunter Hill, Piper Rockelle, and others. The series, spanning 93 episodes, revolves around a group of friends navigating relationships, facing challenges, and embarking on unpredictable adventures as a remedy to life’s pressures.
He’s since been more focused on YouTube work, but has still featured in a few popular acting projects. Ayden kept going with another family-friendly show called “Friendzy Friday”, which ran from 2021 to 2022, starring social media stars such as Symonne Harrison and Claire RockSmith.
Dhar Man Stardom and Other Projects
From 2018 to 2023, Ayden played a pivotal role in Dhar Mann’s YouTube short film series, totaling 71 episodes. Entitled “Dhar Mann”, the series addresses various societal issues, gaining popularity for its real-life portrayals. Featuring stars such as the author, Katherine Norland and Shauntè Massard, the films cover topics from single moms facing shaming to teenagers cheating in a Mr. Beast competition. Ayden’s collaboration with Dhar Mann not only showcased his acting skills, but also played a crucial role in propelling him to stardom, contributing to the series’ success and solidifying his position as a rising talent in the entertainment industry.
Additionally, in 2023, Ayden appeared in an episode of the TV series “Jay & Mikey”, playing the role of Lukas. Mekus then took on a role in the horror TV series “Guess Clue”, which started in 2023,created by Joel Parent and Brandon Stewart, features Ayden as Lieutenant Ketchup, alongside Devon Weetly and Symonne Harrison. In this series, a group of strangers is invited to a seemingly innocent celebration, only to realize quickly that they’re entangled in a deadly game of life and death.
View this post on Instagram
In addition, Ayden Mekus is currently involved in the upcoming comedy-drama film “Cotton Candy Bubble Gum”, set for release in 2024. Written and directed by J. Pinder, the movie stars Nick Darnell as Carter, a 21-year-old mama’s boy who must prove he can support his family after his mom becomes engaged to a resentful police officer. The film also features Morgan Jay as Angel, R. Marcus Taylor as Capital Gainz, and JadaPaige as Brooklyn.
YouTube Popularity
Over the years, Ayden has become a YouTube star with more than 1.8 million subscribers and more than 160 million views of his videos – “Evil Foster Parent Mean To Small Child REACTING to Dhar Mann” has accumulated 4.9 million views over the past two years, Ayden reacting to a Dhar Mann production portraying the mistreatment of a small child by an evil foster parent.
The video “REACTING To Myself On Dhar Mann HOLIDAY EDITION“, has accumulated 3.8 million views within the same timeframe. In this one, Ayden shares his reactions to a holiday-themed Dhar Mann production in which he appears.
Furthermore, Ayden’s self-explanatory entitled video “Sister Ashamed of DISABLED Brother REACTING to Myself on Dhar Mann” has gained 3.7 million views in the past two years.
Lastly, the video entitled “REACTING To Myself On Dhar Mann (ft SSSniperWolf) EMOTIONAL“, with 3.5 million views since its upload two years ago, is also self-explanatory
Net Worth
According to authoritative sources, Ayden Mekus’s net worth is estimated at over $1 million, as of late 2023.
Personal Life, Dating, Girlfriend, Single
When it comes to his personal life, Ayden has a history of high-profile relationships since becoming a celebrity. According to reports, in early 2020, Ayden was in a relationship with actress Symonne Harrison, before breaking up later that year.
Since October 2021, he’s been in a romantic relationship with actress Jamie Adler. The two met in 2019, but start dating until two years later, and are still together.
Appearance and Body Measurements
Ayden Mekus has brown hair and blue eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 9ins (1.75m), weighs approximately 145lbs (65kgs), with vital statistics of 36-29-11.
