Meet Mike Shake, the popular YouTuber whose real name is Michele.
He’s known for learning impressive new skills for his audience of more than 3 million subscribers on @MikeShake and over 400,000 followers across @mikeshaketv and @mikeshaketv.
Let's dive into who he really is—we'll explore his background, rise to fame, personal life, and what makes him stand out as a digital creator.
How old is Mike Shake?
Mike Shake turns 32 in 2025, celebrating his birthday on November 9th. That makes him a Scorpio, and puts him in the same 1993-born club as celebs like Ariana Grande and Chance the Rapper!
Where is Mike Shake from?
Mike Shake is originally from Tremezzo, a small town in the Como region of northern Italy.
While he’s Italian by birth, he has since moved around and now calls London his home.
Mike Shake's family and personal life
Mike keeps his family life pretty private, but he did give a sweet shoutout to his Italian grandma in his very first YouTube video. He also once spent seven months living in Germany with his girlfriend.
Before he was a YouTube star, Mike was actually a civil engineer, but he quit his job and moved to Canada to chase his creator dream. He's also shared that a tough experience at age 15 helped him break out of his shell and become the outgoing person he is today.
Mike Shake's journey as a creator
Mike Shake's secret sauce seems to be his knack for learning cool new things and sharing the journey in a way that's super relatable.
- He wasn't always a creator; he started as a civil engineer but ditched the 9-to-5 to chase his YouTube dream, launching his channel in February 2018.
- From YouTube, he branched out to build a following on TikTok, Instagram, and even has a Patreon.
- Today, he lives in London and keeps his massive audience hooked with monthly videos.
- Fun fact: His most-watched video is about him learning how to pick a lock with paperclips!
What kinds of followers does Mike Shake have?
His content really clicks with a younger crowd, mostly teens and young adults who love watching his journey of learning new skills and tackling fun challenges.
They're the kind of people who are curious, love a good challenge, and get inspired by his story of switching from engineering to a full-time creator.
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