Nikki Lilly

Nicole Lilly Christou (born 22 July 2004; known professionally as Nikki Lilly) is a British charity campaigner, YouTuber, author and television presenter. Christou was awarded the International Emmy Kids Awards in 2019, for her episode of the CBBC series My Life, Nikki Lilly Meets, Nikki Lilly Bakes and has appeared in Celebrity Supply Teacher doing a lesson on vlogging.[1][2] and is the youngest ever recipient of the BAFTA Special Award.[3] In 2016, Christou received the Child of Courage award at the Pride of Britain Awards.

Early life

At age six, Christou was first diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare medical condition that has required treatment with numerous operations, and which has visibly changed her physical appearance. She missed 4 months of primary school and went to The United States multiple times for treatment.[4]

Christou first became known for her YouTube videos, which she started making at the age of eight, to share her experiences of living with a 'visible difference'.[5] Her YouTube channel covers topics including living with a chronic illness, bullying, mental health, baking and beauty.[6]

Television work

Christou has been the subject of two episodes of the CBBC documentary series My Life: Born to Vlog, and I Will Survive.[7]

In 2016, Christou won the fourth series of the Junior Bake Off competition,[8] and in 2018 Christou started presenting the CBBC show Nikki Lilly Meets…, in which she interviews politicians and celebrities including tennis player Andy Murray and former Prime Minister Theresa May.[9]

The Butterfly AVM Charity

Christou and her parents set up The Butterfly AVM Charity to raise awareness of AVM, raise funds for research into the condition, and to support sufferers and their families.[10][11]

Book

In October 2020, Christou's book, Nikki Lilly's Come on Life: The Highs and Lows on How to Live Your Best Teen Life, was published by Walker Books.

References
  1. "Nikki Lilly: YouTube campaigner wins International Emmy Kids Award for My Life show - CBBC Newsround". Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  2. "Nikki Lilly Profile | CMC 2019". The Children's Media Conference (CMC). Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  3. "YouTube star Nikki Lilly: 'Social media isn't reality'". BBC News. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  4. "Nikki Lilly To Receive BAFTA Special Award". www.bafta.org. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  5. "Vlogger Nikki Lilly on filming TV show about living with chronic illness". The Independent. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  6. "Vlogger Nikki Lilly on filming TV show about living with chronic illness". The Independent. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  7. "CBBC's I Will Survive follows UK Cypriot Nikki Lilly Christou as she goes through her toughest surgery yet". Parikiaki. 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. "Nikki Lilly Profile | CMC 2019". The Children's Media Conference (CMC). Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  9. "Nikki Lilly Meets Series and Episode Guides | TV from RadioTimes". Radio Times. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  10. Magazine, Enable (2018-12-21). "Embracing our differences with Nikki Lilly | Enable Magazine | The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine". Enable Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  11. "The Butterfly AVM Charity is the first specific AVM charity in the UK". The Butterfly AVM Charity. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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