Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh hails from Canada and first made her mark under the YouTube username ‘Superwoman’, a name that became synonymous with sharp comedy, Punjabi cultural humour, and stories about navigating life as a first-generation South Asian. A comedian, vlogger, author, and actress rolled into one, she earned third place on the Forbes Top Influencers list in the entertainment category in 2017, a testament to the kind of reach she had built from scratch.
She has since dropped the ‘Superwoman’ handle and continued to evolve, and quite remarkably so. In 2024, Singh co-wrote, produced, and starred in her first feature film, Doin’ It, which premiered at South by Southwest before releasing in theatres in September 2025. That same year, she launched Hyphen8, a media network dedicated to social media content creators of South Asian descent, a move that reflects how deeply she cares about representation beyond just her own platform. She also joined the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, taking on the role of Chief Hype Officer. On the recognition front, she is set to receive The Hollywood Reporter’s Equity in Entertainment Award at the Women in Entertainment Canada gala, and will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Honours award at the Departure Festival.
Most of her content continues to spotlight Punjabi culture and takes a satirical look at everyday struggles, the kind that her audience recognises instantly and loves her for. She remains a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, serving as a UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Development Goals Advocate with a particular focus on gender equality. With Shame Less with Lilly Singh in its third season, she continues to push conversations that are uncomfortable, necessary, and refreshingly honest.