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Rebecca Zamolo
Zamolo in 2017
Spouse
Matt Yoakum
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(m.2014)​
Children1
YouTube information
Channels
Subscribers
  • 20.0 million (Rebecca Zamolo)
  • 3.20 million (Matt Slays)
  • 2.94 million (Game Master Network)
Total views
  • 7.0 billion (Rebecca Zamolo)
  • 2.6 billion (Matt Slays)
  • 636.8 million (Game Master Network)
Last updated:January 3, 2024

Rebecca Lynn Zamolois an American YouTuber known for herGame Master NetworkYouTube series and franchise. She is also known for her presence onTikTok,with over 17.9 million followers as of July 2024.[1]

Internet career

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Zamolo's personal YouTube channel is focused on challenge, DIY, dancing and gymnastics videos. She also has a YouTube channel with her husband Matt Yoakum[a]Better known asMatt Slayswhich similarly features challenge video content.[2][3]In 2018, Zamolo began anescape room-inspired YouTube channel and detectiveAlternate Reality Gameseries calledGame Master Network(formerlyThe Real Game Master) which features her and Matt solving clues to defeat an antagonist known as the "YouTube Hacker".[2][3]In October 2020, a spin-offendless runnervideo game based on the series calledThe Game Master Networkwas released as an app toiOSandAndroid,created by Zamolo and digital product studio BoundaryLA.[2]That December, a subscription service was also released through the app which allows subscribers to gain access to exclusive content, including musical performances, behind-the-scenes clips, character backstories and Q&As, for $8 a month.[3]Other media released in connection to the series include a YouTube musical entitledGiant Rewind Musical in Real Life[3]and two books published byHarperCollins.[4][5]In October 2021, Rebecca and Matt were signed by management firm Underscore Talent.[6]In addition to her YouTube content, Zamolo also runs aTikTokchannel.[2]

Personal life

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Zamolo is the oldest of 5 siblings. She was a competitive gymnast and track runner, and prior to being diagnosed withulcerative colitismoved toLos Angeles, California,to become an actress. She was later diagnosed with the diseases after experiencing symptoms of severe abdominal pain and bleeding. Her colon also showed signs ofpre-cancer.[7]In 2014, she had hercolonremoved.[7][8]She later released a 40-minute feature documentary onVimeoabout her experiences with the disease calledInside/Out: My Battle with IBD.[2][7]

She married Matthew Yoakum on 17 May 2014.[9]

In February 2021, the couple announced that Zamolo had suffered achemical pregnancyand later amiscarriageafter beginningIVF treatment.[8][10]They chose to pursue IVF treatment due to her on going health battles as well as her previous colon surgery added complications to any pregnancy she will have.[10][11]

In 2022, Zamolo gave birth to a daughter.[8][9]

Awards and nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2018 10th Shorty Awards Muser of the Year Nominated [12]
2019 9th Streamy Awards Show of the Year Nominated [13]
Best Collaboration Nominated
2020 10th Streamy Awards Show of the Year Nominated [14]
Kids and Family Nominated
2021 American Influencer Awards Content Creator of the Year Rebecca Zamolo Nominated [4]

Books

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  • Zamolo, Rebecca; Slays, Matt (June 10, 2021).The Game Master: Summer Schooled.HarperCollins.ISBN978-0-06-302507-3.
  • Zamolo, Rebecca; Slays, Matt (March 1, 2022).The Game Master: Mansion Myst.HarperCollins.ISBN978-0-06-302513-4.

Notes

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  1. ^Also known as Matt Slays

Rereading

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  1. ^"TikTok".tiktok.RetrievedJuly 25,2022.
  2. ^abcdeWeiss, Geoff (August 10, 2020)."Rebecca Zamolo Launches Mobile Game Inspired By Hit 'Game Master Network' YouTube Series (Exclusive)".Tubefilter.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  3. ^abcdWeiss, Geoff (December 21, 2020)."Rebecca Zamolo Launches $8 Video Subscription Service Inside Of Her Mobile Game".Tubefilter.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  4. ^abMorse, Brianne (September 27, 2021)."American Influencer Awards: Meet Content Creator of the Year finalist Rebecca Zamolo".USA TODAY.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  5. ^Aquino, Gilcy (March 15, 2022)."Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2022".Publishers Weekly.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  6. ^Chan, J. Clara (October 4, 2021)."Underscore Talent Adds Photographer Jordan Matter, YouTuber Stephen Sharer and More to Digital Roster".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  7. ^abcPetronis, Lexi (March 23, 2015)."If She Can Run a Half-Marathon After What She Went Through, You Can Too".Glamour.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  8. ^abcGrossbart, Sarah (May 8, 2022)."YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo reveals the Magic and Fears. She Faces Parenting After Pregnancy Loss".E! News.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  9. ^abSlater, Georgia (March 12, 2022)."YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Zadie Hope: 'We Could Not Be Happier'".People.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  10. ^abVanHoose, Benjamin (February 13, 2021)."YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo Reveals IVF Struggle, Miscarriage in Heartbreaking Video: Felt 'All Alone'".People.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  11. ^Sarah, Grossman (May 30, 2021)."A Heartbreaking, Ongoing Infertility Struggle Won't Stop YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo From Having a Family".E! News.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  12. ^Jusino, Teresa (January 16, 2018)."Shorty Awards Only Ones With Gender and Racial Parity".The Mary Sue.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  13. ^Haring, Bruce (December 14, 2019)."9th Annual Streamy Awards Honors 'Good Mythical Morning' As Show of the Year".Deadline.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
  14. ^Ramos, Dino-Ray (October 21, 2020)."YouTube Streamy Awards Nominations Unveiled With David Dobrik, Emma Chamberlain And James Charles Leading The Pack".Deadline.RetrievedMay 23,2022.
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