Jon Paul Piques Biography: Parents, Awards, Movies, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Age, Girlfriend

Jon Paul Piques, also known simply as Piques, is a Canadian actor, director, internet celebrity, former professional soccer player, and content creator, best recognized for his comedic skits and videos that amassed billions of views on Vine, Facebook, and Instagram, often featuring collaborations with stars like Amanda Cerny, Lele Pons, and King Bach.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jon Paul Piques
• Stage Name: Piques
• Born: June 30, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian, Portuguese
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Internet Celebrity, Former Soccer Player, Content Creator
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Jon Paul Piques was born on June 30, 1986, in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, to parents of Italian and Portuguese descent.

His father had connections that helped him get scouted by Sporting CP’s youth academy in Portugal during his early soccer years.

He grew up in the Toronto area and attended Humber College. Details on siblings or more specific family background remain private. Ethnicity is mixed Italian-Portuguese-Canadian, and religion is unknown.

Career

Jon Paul Piques started as a professional soccer player, serving as a goalkeeper after youth training with Sporting CP and Beja in Portugal.

He played senior stints with Toronto Lynx in 2006, Montreal Impact and Trois-Rivières Attak in 2007, and York Region Shooters (then Italia Shooters) from 2008 to 2009, retiring around 2015. During this time, he balanced sports with early interests in entertainment.

After college, he worked as a business insurance salesman but began creating comedic videos on Vine during commutes, which went viral and shifted his focus to digital content.

His breakthrough came through Vine’s short-form comedy, leading to massive followings on Facebook and Instagram with relatable skits, pranks, and collaborations that garnered over 4 billion views and millions of followers combined.

This success opened doors to acting and directing, including his debut directing White Ninja (2015), appearances in Airplane Mode (2019), Angel City Heroes (2019), and other web series. He has also produced music as Piques, releasing tracks like “Get Loud” and “Freedom,” and explored DJing.

Jon Paul Piques continues to build on his digital legacy through content creation, film projects like those under Nineten Films, and innovative ventures such as co-leading creator initiatives on platforms like Pump.fun for Web3 comedy streams.

He has also founded fintech efforts, including an AI-powered portfolio platform called Nala. His influence persists in comedy, social media, and entertainment, bridging sports roots with modern creator economy pursuits.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @piques
• Facebook Handle: Piques
• Twitter Handle: @piques15

Personal Life

Jon Paul Piques keeps his personal life relatively private, with no public details on marriage, long-term relationships, or children.

He has shared glimpses of family moments, including photos with his mother from his childhood, and identifies as a cat dad, hiker, and horror fan in his bios.

After moving to Los Angeles for career opportunities, he maintains ties to his Canadian roots while embracing a lifestyle focused on creativity, fitness, and outdoor activities.

Filmography

• White Ninja (2015, director)
• Airplane Mode (2019)
• Angel City Heroes (2019)
• David’s Vlog (2015, actor)

Net Worth

Jon Paul Piques has an estimated net worth of $1 million, earned primarily through social media monetization on Vine, Facebook, and Instagram via views, sponsorships, and collaborations; acting and directing fees; music releases and DJ work; merchandise and Cameo appearances; and recent fintech and Web3 ventures.