Typical Gamer Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, YouTube Career, Tournaments, Instagram

Typical Gamer, known for his engaging Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V livestreams, is a Canadian-Portuguese YouTuber and professional gamer.

His entertaining commentary and skilled gameplay have made him a leading figure in the gaming community, with a massive online following.

Profile

• Full Name: Andre Rebelo
• Stage Name: Typical Gamer (TG)
• Born: March 23, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Canadian YouTuber, Professional Gamer, Streamer, Entrepreneur
• Height: 6 feet 0
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Rebelo
• Siblings: Billy Rebelo (younger brother)
• Spouse: Samara Redway (married February 2025)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4.5 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Andre Rebelo was born on March 23, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to parents of Portuguese descent. His father is a businessman, and his mother is a homemaker, though their names are not publicly disclosed.

Raised alongside his younger brother, Billy Rebelo, who coined the name “Typical Gamer,” Andre developed a passion for gaming from a young age, starting with titles like Halo 4 and Red Dead Redemption.

Growing up in Toronto, he was an average student with a mischievous side, once stealing a LEGO set from Walmart during his childhood, as mentioned in an interview. He completed his education at a local private school in Toronto, but specific details about his schooling are scarce, as he keeps his early life private.

Andre briefly pursued higher education but left to focus on his YouTube career, a decision driven by his growing success on the platform.

Career

Andre launched his YouTube channel, Typical Gamer, on August 25, 2008, initially posting gameplay videos for Red Dead Redemption, focusing on cheats, hints, and Easter eggs. His early content had a slow start, but his persistence paid off when YouTube introduced livestreaming in 2013.

His Grand Theft Auto V streams became some of the platform’s most popular, earning him 1 million subscribers by late 2014. His channel exploded with Fortnite: Battle Royale in 2017, leveraging early beta access to showcase his mastery of the game’s mechanics.

By August 2020, he hit 10 million subscribers, becoming the first channel with primarily livestreams to achieve this milestone, earning a Diamond Play Button. As of 2025, @TypicalGamer has over 15 million subscribers and 5 billion views, with additional channels like TG Plays (Fortnite content), More TG, TG Shorts, and Typical Gamer IRL.

He competed in nine professional Fortnite tournaments, winning two, including the 2018 Fortnite Fall Skirmish ($65,000) and a $100,000 Call of Duty: Warzone charity tournament. Andre is managed by Night Media, alongside creators like MrBeast, and has collaborated with Stratosphere Games on Warzone: Clash of Generals.

He founded a clothing merchandise line featuring hoodies, T-shirts, and caps, and has secured sponsorships from Ubisoft, EA, OnePlus, and Google. His Tesla Model X and Lamborghini Huracan reflect his success.

Awards and Nominations

• Streamy Awards (2018): • Nominated for Best Gaming Channel.
• Streamy Awards (2020): • Nominated for Top Livestreamer.
• Tournament Achievements: • Won Fortnite Fall Skirmish (2018, $65,000).
  • Won Call of Duty: Warzone Charity Tournament ($100,000, year unspecified).

Note: His Fortnite tournament winnings total over $106,000. Claims of Webby Awards are misattributed (e.g., to Alan Becker).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @typicalgamer
• Twitter Handle: @TypicalGamer
• YouTube: @TypicalGamer, @TGPlays, @MoreTG, @TGShorts, @TypicalGamerIRL
• Twitch: TypicalGamer
• TikTok: @typicalgamer

Personal Life

Andre, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Samara Redway, a YouTuber focusing on fashion, makeup, and gaming. They began dating on October 6, 2015, got engaged in May 2024, and married in February 2025. They have no children but share a home with a custom gaming setup.

Of Portuguese descent and Christian faith, Andre avoids alcohol and smoking, citing health concerns for his young audience. He is a car enthusiast, owning a Tesla Model X and a Lamborghini Huracan.

Andre is close to his brother Billy, who promotes his merchandise on Instagram. He supports charities like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, donating $10,000 to Extra Life, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

No major controversies surround him, though he humorously admitted to a childhood crush on his elementary school teacher. Fans on X admire his dedication and chemistry with Samara in videos like “Touch My Body Challenge.”

Net Worth

Andre Rebelo’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 million to $10 million. His income includes YouTube ad revenue ($9K–$193K monthly, $107K–$2.3M annually for @TypicalGamer, per SocialBlade), Twitch subscriptions, sponsorships (Ubisoft, EA, OnePlus), Fortnite tournament winnings ($106,000+), and merchandise sales.