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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villa and the second or maternal family name is Álvarez.

Westcol
Born
Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez

(2000-12-24) December 24, 2000 (age 23)
Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, Colombia
Occupation(s)Streamer, YouTuber
Years active2015–present
Known forStreaming on Kick, controversy
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2018–2023
Followers1.3 million [1]
Kick information
Channel
Years active2023–present
Followers1.7 million [2]
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2015–present
Subscribers1.12 million[3]
Total views191 million[3]
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
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[4], Westcol rose to fame through his engaging personality, controversial statements, content spanning gaming[5], Just Chatting, and live events[6]. His prominence has positioned him as a key Latin American streaming community figure.[7]

Career

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Streaming debut

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Luis Villa began his career as a content creator in 2015, uploading videos on YouTube. In 2018, he transitioned to Twitch, where he gained recognition streaming games such as Minecraft and engaging in Just Chatting sessions.[8] By 2023, Villa shifted his primary platform to Kick following Twitch's gambling policy changes.[9]

Content focus

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Westcol's streams primarily feature Minecraft, live interaction with his audience, and real-life events. He is also known for his casino streams and collaborations with prominent creators like Adin Ross and Sergio Aguero.[10] His charismatic yet controversial approach has attracted a diverse fan base.

Move to Kick

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In April 2023, Westcol joined Kick, becoming the most-followed streamer on the platform with over 1.7 million followers by December 2024[11]. His migration to Kick was marked by significant viewership growth, making him a pivotal figure in the platform's expansion in Latin America.[12][13]

Controversies

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  • In 2022, Villa made derogatory remarks about the LGBTQ+ community. This led to a lawsuit and a mandate by the Colombian Supreme Court [14] to undergo training on LGBTQ+ rights and use his platform to promote inclusivity.[15][16][17]

Personal life

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Westcol is currently based in Medellín, Colombia[18]. He is in a relationship with Valka[19] and has publicly addressed his past relationship with Colombian influencer Aída Victoria Merlano.[20]

Achievements

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  • Record-holder for the highest simultaneous viewers on Kick.[21][22][23]

References

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  1. ^ https://socialblade.com/twitch/user/westcol
  2. ^ https://aerokick.app/stats/channels/westcol
  3. ^ a b "About Westcol". YouTube.
  4. ^ Mundia, Khizar (21 October 2024). "Who is WestCol, the Kick streamer who has overtaken Adin Ross?". gameland.gg. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Estrada, Eduardo. "Westcol es el streamer hispano más visto del mundo por tercer mes consecutivo". www.storybaker.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ^ tunota.com, Redacción (28 June 2024). "WestCol biografía: ¿Quién es Luis Villa y cómo fueron sus comienzos?". TuNota (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  8. ^ "WestCOL - Twitch Stats, Analytics and Channel Overview". streamscharts.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  9. ^ "All the biggest streamers that joined Kick". esports.gg. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "WestCol topples Adin Ross as Kick's biggest streamer with new viewership record". Dexerto. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  12. ^ "El impresionante récord que rompió un streamer sudamericano en Kick - TyC Sports". www.tycsports.com (in Spanish). 21 October 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ Espectador, El (28 September 2023). "ELESPECTADOR.COM". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Colombian Court Orders Influencer to Address Homophobia and Transphobia - bizcomdaily". 22 March 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  16. ^ https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/03/15/luis-villa-westcol-colombia-court-ruling-lgbtq
  17. ^ Medina, Por Lina Muñoz (11 May 2024). "Westcol generó polémica por comentarios machistas: "Es un deber como mujer"". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ "Spanish star uppercuts Kick viewership records with influencer boxing event". Dexerto. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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