Yung Filly, originally named Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is more commonly known as Filly professionally. Starting with a YouTube career in 2013, he eventually turned into a musician. He has left a notable mark on the entertainment industry with his distinctive mix of skills. While he has become a celebrated figure in the industry, he appeared in a court hearing in October 2024 which has gained attention from his admirers and critics worldwide. In this article, we will learn more about his height, weight, age, net worth, and more.
Artist’s Profile
| Real Name | Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos |
| Professional Name | Yung Filly |
| Date of Birth | August 6, 1995 |
| Age | 29 |
| Birthplace | Cali, Colombia |
| Residence | London, UK |
| Parents | Not Known |
| Siblings | 1 (sister) |
| Education | Graduation |
| Educational Institute | Conisborough College |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Height | 6’2” |
| Weight | 67 Kg |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Social Media | |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Nationality | British |
Early Days
Valencia Barrientos was born in Cali, Colombia on 6 August 1995. While we do not have complete information about his family, we know that he had parents of mixed ethnicity. For instance, his father was from Tulua and his mother was from Pereira. Filly has a sister too.
Yung Filly, being based in Colombia, had to move with his mother and sister around various cities as refugees. He was just two when they started moving. They lived in places like Catford, Kidbrooke, Deptford, Ladywell, and New Cross, and finally settled in Orpington, Bromley. He was raised in the UK along with his sister by his mother.
About his Personality
Yung Filly maintains a well-balanced and engaging personality. He keeps his hair closely cropped, with black hair and eyes. With a tall stature of about 6 feet 2 inches (or 188 cm), he has an athletic body that weighs around 67 Kilograms (or 148 pounds). Furthermore, he wears a US shoe size of 10.
Yung has a stylish appearance, dressing well and exuding confidence through his body language. Another fact is that Yung Filly is a fluent Spanish speaker, besides being fluent in English.
Educational and Other Interests
Valencia Barrientos went to a local high school in his residence. Furthermore, as soon as he completed eleven years of age, Filly went back to Colombia aspiring to become a footballer. There, he played for the team in Barranquilla but quit later and returned to his residence.
Valencia, after completing his schooling, attended Conisborough College situated between Catford and Downham in London.
Professional Career
Valencia Barrientios started his professional career as a YouTuber. He started his channel in 2013 at the age of 18. He shared small skits and comedy Q&As. In addition to expanding his channel, he also appeared on other YouTube channels, gaining experiences and exploring ideas. He still regularly appears on Footasylum and Pro: Direct Soccer’s YouTube channels.
Besides YouTube, Yung Filly also hosted two shows for BBC Three – Hot Property in 2018 and Don’t Scream in 2019. Also, he frequently collaborates with another YouTube Collective Beta Squad, run by various British creators.
Business Ventures
More recently, he has partnered with his co-creator Harry Pinero to work with Doner Kebab and Heinz, based in Germany, to develop Secret Sauce. It was released in September 2024. In October, he released a cooking series with FA and M&S Food. The series was titled The Greater Game but was shut down because of an ongoing bill on Yung Filly regarding a sexual assault case. Moreover, Filly is represented by UTA – an American global talent agency.
Music Career
Valencia Barrientos initiated taking interest in music in early 2017’s. He credits his Colombian heritage and grime music as major influences on his music career. He released various singles in the next four to five years. Two of his songs “Clean Up” and “Hold”, released in 2020, topped in the UK Singles Chart on the position 67 and 29 respectively. In 2024, he released two songs up to now titled “Grey” and “Tempted”.
Social Media
More commonly, Yung Filly is famous enough on Instagram. With over 3 million followers, he stays in the public eye by regularly sharing his daily activities on social media and keeping his fans updated on his latest releases. His songs are streamed on various platforms like Spotify. Some of his Instagram posts go viral, gathering more views and traffic to his account. Additionally, he has a completely dedicated page on Wikipedia.
More about Yung Filly
Based on an interview with Hunger, we can say that Yung Filly is a normal human with all those emotions. He felt bad about not receiving recognition for his music and art. He wanted the world to know his name and get famous through his versatility. He had also appeared in a few web series and a film, showcasing his talents across fields.
Beyond this, Yung is an extrovert and loves to talk, he would open up about his deepest secrets once he gets comfortable with someone. He wants to entertain the masses and let the world know about him like Drake, the famous artist.
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Net Worth
According to the latest records, Yung Filly has an estimated net worth of $2 Million. He earns from various entertainment genres, collaborations with artists, and businesses in food and other industries.
While Yung Filly is just 29 years old (in 2024), the London-based comedian has established himself as one of the UK’s most well-known and successful online personalities. His increasing popularity worldwide will soon allow him to expand his wealth.
