Fanum: The sensational online streamer Roberto Gonzalez.
During his streaming career, he has received some major awards in the streaming world. He won the “Breakout Streamer of the Year” at the 13th Streamy Awards in 2023 and “Best Roleplay Streamer” at both the 2022 and 2023 Streamer Awards. This has helped gain more recognition among his audience especially the youth.
Roberto Gonzalez popularly known as Fanum is a popular online streamer and content creator. He was born on August 22 , 1997 in the Bronx , New York city . Just like Kai Cenat and Ishowspeed , he is known for in real life vlogs .
Early life and career
Fanum has his roots from Dominican parents who immigrated to the US chasing the American dream. His parents hold advanced degrees and had aspirations for him to pursue higher education. Despite his parents having advanced education, it is noted that they don’t fully comprehend Fanum’s career path. He also has a younger brother who occasionally appears in his videos.
After briefly attending college, He started streaming on Twitch in November 2016 and created his YouTube channel, JustFanum, in May 2017. Initially, he focused on gaming content, particularly NBA 2K. He later expanded to in real life vlogs which allowed him to attract a more larger audience where he showcased his life in New York. He drew his inspiration to start streaming from his early interest in gaming and online content creation.
In 2019, the formation of the streamer collective Any Means Possible (AMP) helped him grow and boost his career. This is because the collective helps by providing a supportive community and encourages collaborations among its members .
Awards and recognition.
During his streaming career, he has received some major awards in the streaming world. He won the “Breakout Streamer of the Year” at the 13th Streamy Awards in 2023 and “Best Roleplay Streamer” at both the 2022 and 2023 Streamer Awards. This has helped gain more recognition among his audience especially the youth.
He popularized the term ”fanum tax” which refers to taking portions of food from his friends on his streams. It is perceived as being humorous and has became a popular catchphrase. This shows the impact he has on the internet culture.
Fanbase
He has quite the fanbase, boasting over 2.9 million followers on Twitch, over 1.8 million subscribers on his ‘JustFanum’ youtube channel (www.youtube.com/@Fanum) and 2.6 million followers on TikTok.
Other than his streaming life, he his a laid-back and charismatic persona, which has contributed to his broad appeal. He currently resides in Atlanta with members of AMP. His streaming style is drawn from his personality and often involves interacting with his audience and engaging in casual activities, making his content feel like an “endless sleepover” with friends
