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| | name = Westcol | | name = Westcol | ||
| | image = | | image = File:Westcolen2023.png | ||
| | caption = | | caption = Westcol in 2023 | ||
| | birth_name = Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez | | birth_name = Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez | ||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|12|24}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|12|24}} | ||
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| | known_for = Streaming on ], controversy | | known_for = Streaming on ], controversy | ||
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| channel_url = Westcol | ||
| | years_active = 2018–2023 | | years_active = 2018–2023 | ||
| | followers = |
| followers =1.5 million<ref>{{cite web | url=https://socialblade.com/twitch/user/westcol | title=Westcol's Twitch Stats Summary Profile (Social Blade Twitch Statistics) }}</ref> | ||
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| channel_url = Westcol | ||
| | years_active = 2023–present | | years_active = 2023–present | ||
| | followers = 1.7 million <ref>https://aerokick.app/stats/channels/westcol</ref> | | followers = 1.7 million <ref>{{cite web | url=https://aerokick.app/stats/channels/westcol | title=Westcol Stats | AeroKick }}</ref> | ||
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| '''Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez'''({{IPA|es|ˈlwis feɾˈnando ˈβiʝa ˈalβaɾes|lang}}, born December 24, 2000),better known by his online alias '''Westcol''', is a Colombian ], and ]. Recognized as the most-followed streamer on ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mundia |first=Khizar |date=2024-10-21 |title=Who is WestCol, the Kick streamer who has overtaken Adin Ross? |url=https://gameland.gg/who-is-westcol-the-kick-streamer-who-has-overtaken-adin-ross/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=gameland.gg |language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez'''({{IPA|es|ˈlwis feɾˈnando ˈβiʝa ˈalβaɾes|lang}}, born December 24, 2000), better known by his online alias '''Westcol''', is a Colombian ], and ]. Recognized as the most-followed streamer on ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mundia |first=Khizar |date=2024-10-21 |title=Who is WestCol, the Kick streamer who has overtaken Adin Ross? |url=https://gameland.gg/who-is-westcol-the-kick-streamer-who-has-overtaken-adin-ross/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=gameland.gg |language=en-US}}</ref> Westcol rose to fame through his engaging personality, controversial statements, gaming<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=Westcol hace historia: El streamer hispanohablante más grande se une a los Squid Games |url=https://revistaclevel.com/westcol-hace-historia-el-streamer-hispanohablante-mas-grande-se-une-los-squid-games |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=revistaclevel.com |language=es}}</ref> and ''Just Chatting'' content and live events.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Estrada |first=Eduardo |title=Westcol es el streamer hispano más visto del mundo por tercer mes consecutivo |url=https://www.storybaker.co/p/westcol-es-el-streamer-hispano-mas?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=www.storybaker.co |language=es}}</ref> His prominence has positioned him as a key Latin American streaming community figure.<ref>{{Cite web |last=tunota.com |first=Redacción |date=2024-06-28 |title=WestCol biografía: ¿Quién es Luis Villa y cómo fueron sus comienzos? |url=https://www.tunota.com/entretenimiento/westcol-biografia-quien-es-luis-villa-y-como-fueron-sus-comienzos-2024-06-28_seo_cs |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=TuNota |language=es}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| === Streaming debut === | === Streaming debut === | ||
| Villa began his career as a content creator in 2015, uploading videos to ]. In 2018, he transitioned to ], where he gained recognition streaming games such as '']'' and engaging in ''Just Chatting'' sessions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WestCOL - Twitch Stats, Analytics and Channel Overview |url=https://streamscharts.com/channels/westcol |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220119145638/https://streamscharts.com/channels/westcol |archive-date=2022-01-19 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=streamscharts.com |language=en}}</ref> By 2023, Villa shifted his primary platform to ] following ]'s gambling policy changes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-19 |title=All the biggest streamers that joined Kick |url=https://esports.gg/news/streamers/streamers-that-have-joined-or-switched-to-kick/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=esports.gg |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| === Content focus === | === Content focus === | ||
| Westcol's streams are known for featuring content such as '']'', live audience interactions, and real-life events, including his boxing event<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-21 |title=Westcol SHATTERS Kick Records with Historic Boxing Event |url=https://streamersvisuals.com/blogs/wiki-streamers/westcol-shatters-kick-records-with-historic-boxing-event?srsltid=AfmBOoru1Y5GMKKVwIdVy7MuwFUlqiOVVwd0zWv-Ti-QIadykfU1zbfn |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Streamers Visuals |language=en}}</ref> and participation in the ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=Cuenta regresiva para el inicio de la Kings League Américas |url=https://colombia.as.com/futbol/cuenta-regresiva-para-el-inicio-de-la-kings-league-americas-n/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Diario AS |language=es-co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrera |first=Por Elsa |date=2023-10-25 |title=Westcol participará en la Kings League de Gerard Piqué junto a un famoso reguetonero |url=https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2023/10/25/westcol-participara-en-la-competencia-de-gerard-pique-con-famoso-reguetonero/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=infobae |language=es-ES}}</ref> |
Westcol's streams are known for featuring content such as '']'', live audience interactions, and real-life events, including his boxing event<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-21 |title=Westcol SHATTERS Kick Records with Historic Boxing Event |url=https://streamersvisuals.com/blogs/wiki-streamers/westcol-shatters-kick-records-with-historic-boxing-event?srsltid=AfmBOoru1Y5GMKKVwIdVy7MuwFUlqiOVVwd0zWv-Ti-QIadykfU1zbfn |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Streamers Visuals |language=en}}</ref> and participation in the ] with his club,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=Cuenta regresiva para el inicio de la Kings League Américas |url=https://colombia.as.com/futbol/cuenta-regresiva-para-el-inicio-de-la-kings-league-americas-n/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Diario AS |language=es-co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrera |first=Por Elsa |date=2023-10-25 |title=Westcol participará en la Kings League de Gerard Piqué junto a un famoso reguetonero |url=https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2023/10/25/westcol-participara-en-la-competencia-de-gerard-pique-con-famoso-reguetonero/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=infobae |language=es-ES}}</ref> West Santos FC, alongside ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-28 |title=Kings League Americas: Cómo jugar y cuánto ganar por estar en el equipo de James, 'Westcol' u otro |url=https://www.marca.com/co/2023/10/28/653d46e2ca4741ea468b457c.html |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=MARCA |language=es-co}}</ref> He is also known for his casino streams and collaborations with prominent creators like ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Shreyan |date=2024-05-30 |title="Let's go to my house" - Sergio Aguero invites Kick streamer WestCOL to possibly meet Lionel Messi in Miami |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-let-s-go-house-sergio-aguero-invites-kick-streamer-westcol-possibly-meet-lionel-messi-miami |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref> His charismatic yet controversial approach has attracted a diverse fan base. | ||
| === Move to Kick === | === Move to Kick === | ||
| In April 2023, Westcol joined Kick, becoming the most-followed streamer on the platform with over 1.7 million followers by December 2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-21 |title=WestCol topples Adin Ross as |
In April 2023, Westcol joined Kick, becoming the most-followed streamer on the platform, with over 1.7 million followers by December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-21 |title=WestCol topples Adin Ross as Kick's biggest streamer with new viewership record |url=https://www.dexerto.com/kick/westcol-topples-adin-ross-as-kicks-biggest-streamer-with-new-viewership-record-2955788/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> His migration to Kick was marked by significant viewership growth, making him a pivotal figure in the platform's expansion in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-21 |title=El impresionante récord que rompió un streamer sudamericano en Kick - TyC Sports |url=https://www.tycsports.com/gaming/el-impresionante-record-que-logro-un-streamer-sudamericano-en-kick-id614334.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=www.tycsports.com |language=es-AR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=WestCOL se convierte en el Ibai de Kick: Destroza récords en la plataforma verde con su propia velada |url=https://www.marca.com/videojuegos/streamers/2023/09/26/65129a60e2704e0d478b45c7.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=MARCA |language=es}}</ref> | ||
| == Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
| * In 2022, Villa made derogatory remarks about the ]. Leading to a lawsuit and a mandate by the |
* In 2022, Villa made threatening derogatory remarks about the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelken-Zitser |first=Joshua |title=An influencer who said he'd shoot a gay son was ordered to post content about the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/influencer-ordered-post-anti-homophobic-content-after-saying-shoot-gay-son-2024-3 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Tegel |first=Simeon |date=2024-03-14 |title=Influencer who said he would 'shoot gay son' ordered to campaign against homophobia |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/14/colombian-influencer-who-said-he-would-shoot-gay-son-told-t/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref> Leading to a lawsuit and a mandate by the ] <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-09-28 |title=Streamer Westcol enfrenta tutela por declaraciones homofóbicas |url=https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/gente/streamer-westcol-enfrenta-tutela-por-declaraciones-homofobicas-esto-se-sabe/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=ELESPECTADOR.COM |language=spanish}}</ref> to undergo training on LGBTQ+ rights and use his platform to promote inclusivity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-22 |title=Colombian Court Orders Influencer to Address Homophobia and Transphobia - bizcomdaily |url=https://bizcomdaily.com/blog/2024/03/22/colombian-court-orders-influencer-to-address-homophobia-and-transphobia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2024-12-13 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Sophie |date=2024-03-15 |title=Influencer who said he'd 'shoot gay son' must educate followers about homophobia |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/03/15/luis-villa-westcol-colombia-court-ruling-lgbtq/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=PinkNews {{!}} Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news {{!}} LGBTQ+ news |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
| Westcol is currently based in Medellín, Colombia<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niño |first=Por Luciano |date=2024-11-13 |title=Westcol encendió las redes al presumir su más reciente adquisición: |
Westcol is currently based in ], Colombia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niño |first=Por Luciano |date=2024-11-13 |title=Westcol encendió las redes al presumir su más reciente adquisición: "Tengo un nuevo juguete en la casa" |url=https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/11/13/westcol-encendio-las-redes-al-presumir-su-mas-reciente-adquisicion-tengo-un-nuevo-juguete-en-la-casa/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=infobae |language=es-ES}}</ref> He is in a relationship with Valka<ref>{{Cite web |last=Méndez |first=Por Juan David Botia |date=2024-10-07 |title=Duras críticas a Westcol por incluir a su nueva novia en una canción con un reconocido productor: "La brujería esta funcionando" |url=https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/10/07/duras-criticas-a-westcol-por-incluir-a-su-nueva-novia-en-una-cancion-con-un-reconocido-productor-la-brujeria-esta-funcionando/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=infobae |language=es-ES}}</ref> and has publicly addressed his past relationship with Colombian influencer Aída Victoria Merlano.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fajardo |first=Camila Paola Sánchez |date=2024-12-01 |title=Aida Merlano responde a Westcol por enviarle un mensaje a su actual pareja y revela detalles de su relación pasada con el 'streamer': 'Sácate mi nombre de la boca' |url=https://www.eltiempo.com/cultura/gente/aida-merlano-responde-a-westcol-por-enviarle-un-mensaje-a-su-actual-pareja-y-revela-detalles-de-su-relacion-pasada-con-el-streamer-sacate-mi-nombre-de-la-boca-3404956 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=El Tiempo |language=spanish}}</ref> | ||
| == Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
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Colombian streamer (born 2000) In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villa and the second or maternal family name is Álvarez.
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| Born | Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez (2000-12-24) December 24, 2000 (age 24) Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, Colombia | |||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Streamer, YouTuber | |||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
| Known for | Streaming on Kick, controversy | |||||||||
| Twitch information | ||||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2018–2023 | |||||||||
| Followers | 1.5 million | |||||||||
| Kick information | ||||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2023–present | |||||||||
| Followers | 1.7 million | |||||||||
| YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.12 million | |||||||||
| Total views | 191 million | |||||||||
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Last updated: December 2024 | ||||||||||
Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez(Spanish: [ˈlwis feɾˈnando ˈβiʝa ˈalβaɾes], born December 24, 2000), better known by his online alias Westcol, is a Colombian online streamer, and YouTuber. Recognized as the most-followed streamer on Kick, Westcol rose to fame through his engaging personality, controversial statements, gaming and Just Chatting content and live events. His prominence has positioned him as a key Latin American streaming community figure.
Career
Streaming debut
Villa began his career as a content creator in 2015, uploading videos to YouTube. In 2018, he transitioned to Twitch, where he gained recognition streaming games such as Minecraft and engaging in Just Chatting sessions. By 2023, Villa shifted his primary platform to Kick following Twitch's gambling policy changes.
Content focus
Westcol's streams are known for featuring content such as Minecraft, live audience interactions, and real-life events, including his boxing event and participation in the Américas Kings League with his club, West Santos FC, alongside Arcángel. He is also known for his casino streams and collaborations with prominent creators like Adin Ross and Sergio Aguero. His charismatic yet controversial approach has attracted a diverse fan base.
Move to Kick
In April 2023, Westcol joined Kick, becoming the most-followed streamer on the platform, with over 1.7 million followers by December 2024. His migration to Kick was marked by significant viewership growth, making him a pivotal figure in the platform's expansion in Latin America.
Controversies
- In 2022, Villa made threatening derogatory remarks about the LGBTQ+ community. Leading to a lawsuit and a mandate by the Constututional Court of Colombia to undergo training on LGBTQ+ rights and use his platform to promote inclusivity.
Personal life
Westcol is currently based in Medellín, Colombia. He is in a relationship with Valka and has publicly addressed his past relationship with Colombian influencer Aída Victoria Merlano.
Achievements
- Record-holder for the highest simultaneous viewers on Kick.
References
- "Westcol's Twitch Stats Summary Profile (Social Blade Twitch Statistics)".
- "Westcol Stats | AeroKick".
- ^ "About Westcol". YouTube.
- Mundia, Khizar (21 October 2024). "Who is WestCol, the Kick streamer who has overtaken Adin Ross?". gameland.gg. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "Westcol hace historia: El streamer hispanohablante más grande se une a los Squid Games". revistaclevel.com (in Spanish). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Estrada, Eduardo. "Westcol es el streamer hispano más visto del mundo por tercer mes consecutivo". www.storybaker.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- tunota.com, Redacción (28 June 2024). "WestCol biografía: ¿Quién es Luis Villa y cómo fueron sus comienzos?". TuNota (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "WestCOL - Twitch Stats, Analytics and Channel Overview". streamscharts.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "All the biggest streamers that joined Kick". esports.gg. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "Westcol SHATTERS Kick Records with Historic Boxing Event". Streamers Visuals. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Cuenta regresiva para el inicio de la Kings League Américas". Diario AS (in Spanish). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- Barrera, Por Elsa (25 October 2023). "Westcol participará en la Kings League de Gerard Piqué junto a un famoso reguetonero". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Kings League Americas: Cómo jugar y cuánto ganar por estar en el equipo de James, 'Westcol' u otro". MARCA (in Spanish). 28 October 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- Mukherjee, Shreyan (30 May 2024). ""Let's go to my house" - Sergio Aguero invites Kick streamer WestCOL to possibly meet Lionel Messi in Miami". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "WestCol topples Adin Ross as Kick's biggest streamer with new viewership record". Dexerto. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "El impresionante récord que rompió un streamer sudamericano en Kick - TyC Sports". www.tycsports.com (in Spanish). 21 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "WestCOL se convierte en el Ibai de Kick: Destroza récords en la plataforma verde con su propia velada". MARCA (in Spanish). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Nelken-Zitser, Joshua. "An influencer who said he'd shoot a gay son was ordered to post content about the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia". Business Insider. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- Tegel, Simeon (14 March 2024). "Influencer who said he would 'shoot gay son' ordered to campaign against homophobia". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Streamer Westcol enfrenta tutela por declaraciones homofóbicas". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). 28 September 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "Colombian Court Orders Influencer to Address Homophobia and Transphobia - bizcomdaily". 22 March 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Perry, Sophie (15 March 2024). "Influencer who said he'd 'shoot gay son' must educate followers about homophobia". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- Niño, Por Luciano (13 November 2024). "Westcol encendió las redes al presumir su más reciente adquisición: "Tengo un nuevo juguete en la casa"". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- Méndez, Por Juan David Botia (7 October 2024). "Duras críticas a Westcol por incluir a su nueva novia en una canción con un reconocido productor: "La brujería esta funcionando"". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Fajardo, Camila Paola Sánchez (1 December 2024). "Aida Merlano responde a Westcol por enviarle un mensaje a su actual pareja y revela detalles de su relación pasada con el 'streamer': 'Sácate mi nombre de la boca'". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Mukherjee, Shreyan (21 October 2024). "WestCol dethrones Adin Ross to become the most-followed Kick streamer, Stream Fighter 3 garners over 1 million live viewers". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- eSports, Movistar (23 October 2024). "Kick presume del récord de viewers de WestCOL: primero en superar el millón". Movistar eSports (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- "Spanish star uppercuts Kick viewership records with influencer boxing event". Dexerto. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
