Niana Guerrero, Bretman Rock named to TIME100 Creators List 2026

A dance video of a then 12-year-old Niana Guerrero introduced her to millions of viewers, while beauty and lifestyle content helped Filipino-American influencer Bretman Rock build a global following. Both creators are now in the TIME100 Creators List,  a collective of 100 of the most influential creators of 2026.

The two digital personalities were included in the Titans category which honors 100 digital voices from around the world who are shaping conversations across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The list celebrates creators who are making an impact on culture, entertainment, lifestyle, sports, business, online communities, and other areas.

Guerrero was recognized in the entertainment and performance category for her impact as a dancer and performer, while Bretman was included in the fashion, beauty, and self-expression category for his influence on beauty, lifestyle, and personal storytelling.

At just 20 years old, Guerrero has become one of the Philippines’ biggest digital stars with 46.7 million followers. “Niana Guerrero is used to the spotlight, having first gone viral in 2017 at the age of 12 with a video of her almost compulsively joyful dancing to ‘Despacito,’” the international magazine stated.

While Guerrero’s largest following remains in the Philippines, her reach has expanded internationally through collaborations with artists from around the world. TIME highlighted her work with Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Cortis, Katseye, and Lisa of Blackpink. She also performed at Coachella, appearing onstage with British singer Flowerovlove.

Meanwhile, Rock's recognition comes after years of expanding his online presence beyond traditional beauty content. Born in the Philippines and raised in Hawaii, the 27-year-old first gained attention on the now-defunct platform Vine and later on on YouTube, where he built a large following through his humor, confidence, and beauty-focused videos.

His content now offers a broader look at his life in Hawaii, including his farm, animals, and everyday experiences. Alongside beauty posts, he shares videos featuring his chickens, bully-breed dogs, and the scenery around his home.

TIME highlighted some of Rock’s most memorable farm-related videos, including “naming baby peacocks and adding false lashes to his chickens” as part of his playful content style. The magazine also recognized his farmland video, which won the TikTok Video of the Year Award at the 2025 U.S. TikTok Awards.