Panda Boi, Zarina Yeva, Whitney Uland, Patricia Bright, Abi Marquez, among WIBA Awards 2025 title holders
CANNES, France, May 25, 2025 — The seventh annual WIBA Awards, which recognize social media figures who are committed to making a positive impact worldwide, took place on May 23, 2025. The event was held at the renowned Hôtel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival. Hundreds of leading content creators responsible for the most viral moments of the year attended this celebrated occasion. Attendees enjoyed a sophisticated evening that included a cocktail hour, a formal dinner, and an impressive awards presentation, featuring a special performance by Panjabi MC.
The event recognized international celebrities and notable personalities, including Whitney Uland, Zarina Yeva, Patricia Bright, Abi Marquez, Jessica de Oliveira, Jasmin Gassmann, Jodok Vuille, Aurélie, Whitney Uland, Misha Miller, and others. Panda Boi, an Italy-based YouTuber with over 71 million followers across social media, received the 2025 Grand Prix WIBA title.
The World Influencers Association (WIBA), headquartered in Monaco, oversaw the WIBA Awards. It stands as the first and only international award program that celebrates the work of social media personalities across a variety of categories.
WIBA Awards title holders include top global influencers like Lena Situations, Coco Rocha, Maye Musk, Richard Orlinski, Khaby Lame, Nusret Gökçe, Nikkie Tutorials, Gianluca Vacchi, Foodgod, Kat Graham, Kelly Rutherford, Ellen Von Unwerth, and more.
The WIBA Awards event emphasized the most followed social causes, amplified the voices of diverse influencers, promoted collaboration, and cultivated a sense of a global community among peers. The typical immediate reach of a WIBA Awards ballroom exceeded 200 million impressions.
KIKO Milano, as an official sponsor and partner of the event, provided a luxurious backstage experience for leading influencers and WIBA 2025 titleholders, and also delighted guests with exclusive gifts.
WIBA 2025 Titleholders
Panda Boi : Grand Prix
Jasmin Gassmann : Influential Actress in social media
Mara Lafontan : Motivational Lifestyle Influencer
Jodok Vuille : Music Art Influencer
Zarina Yeva : Fashion Socialite
Aurelie : Travel Influencer
Tony Czech : Sports Entertainment
Taha Shah Badussha : Influential Actor in social media
Virginia Varinelli : Fashion Business Influencer
Argy : Contemporary Art Influencer
Georgi Sandev : Influential Celebrity Makeup Artist
Jennifer Yepez : Influential Celebrity Hair Stylist
Edouard Siney : Best Talents’ Agent
Misha Miller : Trendsetter Influencer
Jessica De Oliveira : Fashion Entertainment Influencer
Patricia Bright : Video Most Successful Britain’s Social Media Personality
Ozodbek Khurramov : Leading Middle Asia Influencer
NUTSA : Singer Influencer
Whitney Uland : Influential Talent’s Coach
Maren Tschinkel : Influential Health & Wellness Model
Leane Marts : Beauty Influencer
Karolina Agata Sankiewicz : Glamourous Sport Influencer
Shintaro Kambara & Kenta Kambara : Young Visionary Designers Award
LIONFIELD : Entertainment Influencers
Bilonda Alice Mukendi : Multi Platform Influencer
Abi Marquez : Food Influencer
Charlie Griffon : Best Pet Influencer
Sean Sudarshan Rajan founder @thebillionairesclub : Influential Luxury Society
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