Rubén Tuesta Biography: Parents, Viral Videos, Religion, TikTok, Age, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Height

Rubén Tuesta is a Peruvian-born digital creator, comedian, musician, and filmmaker who became one of Latin America’s most recognizable online entertainers through his comedic character “Cachetes.”

Best known for his parodic sketches and original music videos, Tuesta has redefined short-form entertainment in the Spanish-speaking digital world, amassing millions of followers and billions of views

Profile

• Full name: Rubén Alexis Tuesta Saldaña
• Nickname: Cachetes
• Date of birth: November 14, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru
• Nationality: Peruvian
• Profession: YouTuber, TikToker, content creator, comedian, musical artist
• Height: 1.70 m (5 feet 7 inches)
• Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Uber driver; Mother – Geriatric assistant
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Latino/Mestizo (Peruvian)
• Net worth: US$3.5–5 million

Early Life and Education

Rubén Alexis Tuesta Saldaña was born on November 14, 1997, in Chiclayo, Peru. Growing up in a modest household, he developed a passion for performance and humor from an early age. His parents, who worked tirelessly to support the family, encouraged his education and creativity.

After completing high school in Chiclayo, Rubén moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, at age 18 in 2017, initially to study Social Communication at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). However, his interests shifted toward entertainment and digital content creation after experimenting with short comedy clips on social media.

He has mentioned that his parents later joined him in Argentina and have since enjoyed improved financial stability due to his success.

Personal Life

Rubén Tuesta lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he manages his growing media career. Despite his fame, he keeps his romantic life private and focuses on creative projects, team management, and musical collaborations.

He has described his family as his “biggest motivation,” often sharing gratitude toward his parents for their sacrifices and support.

Career

Rubén Tuesta launched his YouTube channel on August 2, 2016, but initially struggled for traction. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he introduced “Cachetes,” a comedic character loosely inspired by El Chavo del 8’s Quico, but reimagined for the digital era.

The character quickly went viral, thanks to exaggerated expressions, parody songs, and family-skit formats featuring Tuesta playing multiple characters (Cachetes, Mamá, Papá, and Abuelo).

Key Milestones:

• 2022: Released “El Álbum de Figuritas (BZRP Session – Cachetes)”, which surpassed 100 million YouTube views in under six months.
• 2023: Followed with “Mamá de Cachetes (BZRP Session)”, further expanding his comedic-musical brand.
• 2024–2025: Continued releasing high-quality sketches, live tours, and collaborations with other Latin American creators and musicians.

Beyond digital work, Tuesta has appeared in Peruvian and Argentine media, including the “Multiverso Benja Calero” film series, where he portrays comedic multiverse versions of himself.

His management and production base operate in Buenos Aires, where he collaborates with video editors, musicians, and a creative team for his weekly uploads.

Awards

• TikTok Awards Latin America (2023) – Winner: Outstanding Digital Creator
• YouTube Diamond Play Button (2023) – for surpassing 10 million subscribers
• Premios Martín Fierro Digital (Argentina, 2024) – Nominated: Best International Digital Content Creator

Net Worth

Rubén Tuesta’s estimated net worth is between US$3.5–5 million. His income sources include: YouTube monetization, TikTok and Instagram brand partnerships etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rubentuestaok
• YouTube: Rubén Tuesta Oficial
• TikTok: @rubentuestaok
• Facebook: Rubén Tuesta Oficial
• Spotify: Rubén Tuesta

Filmography

• Multiverso Benja Calero (2022)
• Multiverso 2: Benja Calero (2022)
• Multiverso 3: Benja Calero (2023)
• Cachetes: El Musical (2024, YouTube Original Production)

Discography

• El Álbum de Figuritas (BZRP Session – Cachetes) (2022)
• Alentando (2022)
• Mamá de Cachetes (BZRP Session) (2023)
• Te Quiero Dejar (2023)
• Media Naranja (2023)
• Cachetes en Navidad (2024