Bella Poarch, born Denarie Bautista Taylor (formerly Belinda Marie Macadengdeng Batumbakal) on February 9, 1997, in the Philippines, is a Filipino-American pop singer and social media phenomenon who rose to global fame after her 2020 TikTok lip-sync video to "M to the B" became the most-liked video on the platform. A U.S. Navy veteran, Poarch leveraged her viral success to launch a music career, signing with Warner Records in 2021 and debuting with the empowering pop single "Build a Bitch," inspired by her experiences with bullying and self-acceptance. Her 2022 debut EP, Dolls, received praise for its dark pop sound and introspective themes, featuring tracks like "Inferno," "Living Hell," and collaborations with artists such as Grimes. Poarch’s music often explores resilience, trauma, and empowerment, and she continues to advocate for mental health awareness and the Asian-American community. With over 94 million TikTok followers as of January 2025, Poarch has successfully transitioned from viral internet star to a respected voice in contemporary pop music.