Meet Santea, the social media star also known as Santiago Albarran.
He creates fun lip-syncs and dance videos for more than 3.2 million followers on TikTok as @santea_. You can also find his vlogs on YouTube and catch his updates on Instagram (@santea__) and Twitter (@santea__).
Let’s dive into who Santea really is—exploring his background, journey to fame, and what makes him a unique digital creator.
How old is Santea?
This year, Santea is 23 and will celebrate his 24th birthday in the fall. Born on November 3, 2001, he's a classic Scorpio.
Where is Santea from?
Santea is a Texas native, originally from Houston.
He's an American creator with Hispanic roots.
Santea's family and personal life
Santea grew up with his brother, Diego Albarran. His dad works in apartment maintenance and is also a photographer, while his mom is a housewife.
He graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 2020 and is currently single. He was previously in a relationship with a preschool teacher, but they broke up due to long distance.
Santea's journey as a creator

Santea's secret to success is simple: he makes content that’s fun to watch and easy to love.
- He kicked things off on TikTok in October 2019, posting the lip-syncs, dances, and challenges he’s now famous for.
- After gaining a huge following, he expanded to YouTube with vlogs and pranks and started sharing lifestyle photos on Instagram.
- He’s also a member of the dance group Dadwiggies and has his own merch line, Sunny Merch.
- A cool fact: his real name is Santiago Albarran, and he’s 5’10” tall.
- Today, he has millions of fans across his platforms, with his TikTok account boasting over 400 million likes.
What kinds of followers does Santea have?
Santea's fans are mostly teens and young adults who are totally plugged into the social media world. You'll find them everywhere, but a lot of them are based in the US.
His followers are all about keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, from dance challenges to viral videos. They love getting a peek into the lives of creators and are always ready to like, share, and comment on new posts.
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