Eva Gutowski
Born 1994 · Age 32
American YouTuber, actress, author and electronic musician known online as MyLifeAsEva; active since 2011 across YouTube, scripted web series, publishing and music (as Marisol).
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Born in Brea, California
Eva Marisol Gutowski is born in Brea, California. She is of mixed heritage (African American, German, Irish, Polish, Puerto Rican).
Starts YouTube channel 'MyLifeAsEva'
Begins posting beauty, fashion, lifestyle and comedy videos on YouTube; marks start of public career (channel later becomes MyLifeAsEva).
Graduates Brea Olinda High School (approx.)
Completed high school in Brea, California (graduation year inferred from birth year; source confirms she graduated from Brea Olinda HS).
Attends California State University, Fullerton
Enrolled at California State University at Fullerton; studied Broadcast Journalism (attendance noted in profiles).
YouTube Creator Award: Silver (100k subscribers)
Reached 100,000 subscribers and received YouTube Silver Creator Award.
YouTube Creator Award: Gold (1,000,000 subscribers)
Surpassed 1,000,000 subscribers and received YouTube Gold Creator Award.
Moves to Los Angeles (reported at age 20)
Relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a digital star (Television Academy notes move at age 20).
Included in Billboard's 'Social Media Stars' list (date unspecified)
Recognized by Billboard on a Social Media Stars list for influence on social platforms (exact list date not specified in text).
Profiled by People/Washington Post as an emerging YouTube star
Featured in mainstream press (People, Washington Post) which referred to her as one of YouTube's fast-growing/new stars.
Brand collaborations (ongoing)
Worked with major consumer brands (reported collaborators include Sephora, Tarte, Target, Proactiv, TRESemmé, PacSun, Kohl's) on sponsored content and partnerships across mid-2010s.
Ranked #4 in Variety's 'Famechangers' digital star list
Variety placed Gutowski at #4 in its Famechangers Digital Star Ranking, recognizing her prominence on digital platforms.
Stars in 'How to Survive High School' (short-form series)
Played the lead 'Eva' in the short-form scripted series 'How to Survive High School' (5 episodes; series later noted to have ~47M combined views).
Cameo on Disney's 'Bizaardvark'
Guest appearance as herself on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (episode: 'Control (Plus) Alt (Plus) Escape!').
Main role in 'Escape the Night' Season 1
Appeared as 'The Journalist' (playing herself-titled role) in the first season of YouTube's 'Escape the Night' (main role).
Publicly comes out as bisexual
Announced on Twitter that she is bisexual and shared personal reflections about being open to love 'boy or girl.'
Publishes autobiography 'My Life as Eva: The Struggle is Real'
Released a lifestyle/advice memoir revealing personal struggles including mental health issues and sexual assault experiences.
Executive producer credit on 'Me and My Grandma' and collaborator role
Served as an executive producer alongside Adam Wescott on 'Me and My Grandma', leveraging her brand in a premium web series.
Public advocacy & speaking through content (mental health)
Through her book and candid videos, she publicly addressed mental health, depression and sexual assault to advocate for survivors and destigmatize struggles.
Premiered 'Me and My Grandma' on YouTube Red
Starred as Janey Skalecki in the YouTube Red half-hour comedy 'Me and My Grandma'; also served as an executive producer on the project.
Uploads 'Why I'm Breathing' video (vlogtowski channel)
Posted a candid video reflecting on depression and suicidal thoughts; urged viewers that life is worth living (video on alter account Vlogtowski/Marisol).
Television Academy feature on career & 'Me and My Grandma'
Profiled in Television Academy feature discussing her transition from bedroom videos to executive-producing a YouTube Red series and pairing with Rhea Perlman.
Named rotating social media correspondent for MTV's rebooted 'TRL'
MTV announced Gutowski would join the revamped Total Request Live as a rotating social media correspondent alongside other YouTubers.
Appears in 'VS Couples Ships' episodes
Appeared as herself on 'VS Couples Ships' in the episodes 'Brent and Eva Expose Each Other' and '2 Truths and a Lie.'
Main role in 'All Night'
Played Lyssee in the AwesomenessTV-produced series 'All Night' (10 episodes).
Car rear-ended while parked (incident reported)
Announced on Twitter that her car was rear-ended by a woman who was texting; Gutowski was not in the car; car repaired ~3 months later.
YouTube Creator Award: Diamond (10,000,000 subscribers)
Surpassed 10 million subscribers and was recognized with YouTube's Diamond Creator Award (creator awards list notes 10M in 2019).
Appears in PETA ad protesting marine parks
Participated in an underwater-themed PETA advertising shoot protesting marine parks that keep mammals imprisoned in tanks (coverage Aug 2019).
Stars in 'How to Survive a Break-Up'
Played the main role (Eva) in the AwesomenessTV short-form series 'How to Survive a Break-Up' (6 episodes).
Begins dating Olav Stubberud
Publicly noted to have begun dating Norwegian partner Olav Stubberud (he later collaborated on her music videos/projects).
Appears in various short projects (2020 credits)
Credits in 2020 include roles in short films and projects such as 'Follow Me' (Jamie Lynn Spears & Chantel Jeffries) and 'What's The Catch'.
Appears in 2020 Democratic National Convention segment
Participated with her father in the 'We the People' segment of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Begins releasing music as Marisol
Transitions into producing and releasing electronic music; music described as 'provoking, dark and nostalgic moods.'
Debuts musical project 'Marisol' with single 'Hawaii'
Released first single 'Hawaii' as an independent electronic/techno musician under her middle name Marisol.
Moves to New York City with boyfriend Olav
Relocated to New York City with partner Olav Stubberud (publicly reported in 2023).
Continued music releases; builds monthly streaming audience
By the mid-2020s her Marisol project accumulated measurable streaming traction and monthly Spotify listeners (growing foundation).
Discography milestone: 8 songs released as Marisol
By May 21, 2025 she has released a total of 8 songs under the name Marisol; 'Hawaii' exceeded 2M streams.
Streaming milestone for 'Hawaii' (as Marisol)
'Hawaii', her debut single as Marisol, has accumulated over 2 million streams.
Discusses music production & new sound (interviews)
In March 2025 interviews, she discussed struggles of producing techno, evolving sound and returning to underground electro/screamo roots.
Feature coverage on Marisol music project (EDM Identity)
EDM media coverage highlights her evolving musical career as Marisol and singles such as 'OFF THE FLOOR' influence her new sound.
Releases single 'MONEY' (Marisol)
Released newest single titled 'MONEY' on April 25, 2025; represented a further shift in her musical style.
GAFFER interview: discusses life, music & career
Appeared on GAFFER YouTube channel to talk about life online, releasing music and creative growth (April 25, 2025).
YouTube channel stats snapshot (May 15, 2025)
Channel MyLifeAsEva reported at 11.1 million subscribers and approximately 1.54 billion total views (Wikipedia quick facts updated).
Total lifetime YouTube views snapshot (May 15, 2025)
Reported total channel views: roughly 1.54 billion views as of the May 15, 2025 update.
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