"My first viral video ever was actually with my dad and it was in response to a hate comment. It was a video where someone commented, 'Oh wow, you're Persian, you're queer and non-binary. What age did your dad leave you?' A really negative thing to say. And I was like, 'Oh my God, my dad edited the video before this. Why don't I just bring him in?' So we did, I put my phone down and I think [the video] got 7 million views overnight."
"It's a performance. And I think part of it is maintaining my authenticity as a human and who I am, but then also performing for the camera, which is my favorite thing to do. Creating and developing characters, which happened accidentally, is how I ended up becoming strong at it."
"Finding the places where I could incorporate my organic voice into joy and into characters has been my focus. I started to build that character online and it became this sort of intersection between myself and a performance."
Cyrus Veyssi, a content creator and multimedia producer, shares insights on their career growth beyond social media. They reflect on their first viral video, which unexpectedly gained 7 million views. Veyssi emphasizes the importance of authenticity while performing for the camera, creating characters that resonate with their audience. They also discuss their daily routines and essential products that help maintain their well-being, particularly during high-pressure events like New York Fashion Week.
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