Rebecca Lynn Zamolo is an Italian American YouTuber known for her Game Master Network YouTube series and franchise. She is also known for her presence on TikTok, with over 17.8 million followers as of January 2024. [1]
Zamolo's personal YouTube channel is focused on challenge, DIY, dancing and gymnastics videos. She also has a YouTube channel with her husband Matt Yoakum [lower-alpha 1] called Matt Slays which similarly features challenge video content. [2] [3] In 2018, Zamolo began an escape room-inspired YouTube channel and detective Alternate Reality Game series called Game Master Network (formerly The Real Game Master) which features her and Matt solving clues to defeat an antagonist known as the "YouTube Hacker". [2] [3] In October 2020, a spin-off endless runner video game based on the series called The Game Master Network was released as an app to iOS and Android, created by Zamolo and digital product studio BoundaryLA. [2] That December, a subscription service was also released through the app which allows subscribers to gain access to exclusive content, including musical performances, behind-the-scenes clips, character backstories and Q&As, for $8 a month. [3] Other media released in connection to the series include a YouTube musical entitled Giant Rewind Musical in Real Life [3] and two books published by HarperCollins. [4] [5] In October 2021, Rebecca and Matt were signed by management firm Underscore Talent. [6] In addition to her YouTube content, Zamolo also runs a TikTok channel. [2]
Zamolo is the oldest of 5 siblings. She was a competitive gymnast and track runner, and prior to being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis moved to Los Angeles, California, to become an actress. She was later diagnosed with the diseases after experiencing symptoms of severe abdominal pain and bleeding. Her colon also showed signs of pre-cancer. [7] In 2014, she had her colon removed. [7] [8] She later released a 40-minute feature documentary on Vimeo about her experiences with the disease called Inside/Out: My Battle with IBD. [2] [7]
Rebecca married a German American named Matthew Yoakum on 17 May 2014. [9]
In February 2021, the couple announced that Zamolo had suffered a chemical pregnancy and later a miscarriage after beginning IVF treatment. [8] [10] They chose to pursue IVF treatment due to her on going health battles as well as her previous colon surgery added complications to any pregnancy she will have. [10] [11]
Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. | |
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2018 | 10th Shorty Awards | Muser of the Year | Nominated | [12] | |
2019 | 9th Streamy Awards | Show of the Year | Nominated | [13] | |
Best Collaboration | Nominated | ||||
2020 | 10th Streamy Awards | Show of the Year | Nominated | [14] | |
Kids and Family | Nominated | ||||
2021 | American Influencer Awards | Content Creator of the Year | Rebecca Zamolo | Nominated | [4] |
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