vinny the twister

Vincent Avila, aka Vinny the Twister, is not your typical TikToker. He is a man in his prime, has three kids and has made the phrase “see you later, alligator” his signature phrase. What stands out, Avila is a man in his forties, with boundless energy and a smile that lights up a dull day. As Vinny the Twister, Avila has produced content that has gone viral time and time again. His secret, he simply tells his viewers enthusiastically about his average day from his home in San Diego. Whether he’s making scrambled eggs for his children early in the morning or telling a cautionary tale about the coronavirus outbreak, Avila is creating something powerful.

To date, Avila has garnered over 81.3m likes on TikTok, over 81m YouTube views and a respectable 85.2k Instagram followers. With his content spanning all kinds of genres, stories and more, you can never second guess what Avila will do next. From his popular construction series to sharing comedic moments with his family, Avila’s winning formula of charm meets all-out hilarity has made him into the groundbreaking star we see today.

Recently, Avila shared one of his most honest videos yet where he revealed that he has been a long term sufferer of mental health. The video was captioned, “It’s time to share a secret. I suffer depression and anxiety since I lost my father. But I’m winning the battle for the family.” With a story as moving and remarkable as Avila’s, from losing his father to becoming renowned as the “motivational TikTok Dad,” he sure has a story or two to share.