Willyrex Biography: YouTube, Religion, Wife, Vlogs, Net Worth, Age, Instagram

Guillermo Díaz Ibáñez, better known as Willyrex, is a Spanish YouTuber, streamer, and author who rose to fame through his engaging gaming videos — especially for titles like Call of Duty and Minecraft.

Over time, he expanded into a broader variety of gameplay, vlogs, and collaborations, which steadily grew his audience to tens of millions across his two main YouTube channels.

His consistent content output combined with his personality and collaborations helped him become one of the most influential Spanish-language creators in the gaming community.

Profile

• Full name: Guillermo Díaz Ibáñez
• Nickname: Willyrex
• Date of birth: 9 May 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Profession: YouTuber, streamer, content creator, author
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One younger sister and one younger brother
• Spouse: Cristina Urbiola González (Cristina)
• Children: María Díaz Urbiola (daughter) – born January 2021.
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Spanish
• Net worth: USD 6–7 million

Early Life and Education

Guillermo Díaz Ibáñez (32 years old) was born on 9 May 1993 in Madrid, Spain. He grew up alongside his younger siblings — a sister and a brother — in a family that supported him during his childhood.

As a child he practiced football and swimming; in fact, he obtained a lifeguard (socorrista) certificate through his swimming.

When he got older, he enrolled to study Business Administration at university. However, only a few months into the degree he decided to leave his studies to focus fully on his YouTube career.

Personal Life

Willyrex’s personal life became more public over the years, especially after he began dating Cristina Urbiola González. In August 2019 he announced his intention to marry her. In 2020 they shared publicly that they were expecting their first child.

Their daughter, María Díaz Urbiola, was born in January 2021. The wedding reportedly took place in July 2022, after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Career

Willyrex launched his first YouTube channel “Willyrex” on 9 August 2009, and later created a second channel “TheWillyrex” on 26 January 2011. He initially gained attention through gameplay videos of first-person shooters like Call of Duty, where he was regarded as one of the most skilled Spanish-speaking players due to his high win rate and game performance.

As his audience grew, he expanded into other games — including Minecraft — and diversified his content to include vlogs, game commentaries, collaborations, and variety streams.

Beyond YouTube, he has ventured into other projects. Together with fellow creator Vegetta777, Willyrex co-authored the popular “Wigetta” book saga. He has also been involved in the world of esports: in 2019 he and Vegetta777 became majority owners of MAD Lions, a Spanish esports organization. Additionally, he has explored ventures such as NFT collections.

Awards

• Silver Play Button (for both Willyrex and TheWillyrex channels)
• Gold Play Button (for both channels)
• Diamond Play Button (for both channels)

Net worth

Willyrex’s estimated net worth is roughly USD 6.5–7 million, accrued from revenues generated through his YouTube channels, streaming, content deals, book sales, and business ventures like his involvement with MAD Lions and other entrepreneurial efforts.

Social Media

• YouTube: Willyrex; TheWillyrex
• Instagram / Threads: @willyrex
• Twitter / X: @WillyrexYT

Books

• Wigetta, un viaje mágico (with Vegetta777)