HAVE you got a birthday coming up?
With shops still closed and most events cancelled, it feels impossible at times to get your loved one a gift that they can truly appreciate.
However, video messages from famous faces are quickly becoming the most popular gifting trend.
For those who don’t know, Cameo is a unique app and website that connects celebrities and fans together.
Fans can request a personalised video message from their idols and also chat with them over direct message.
There is some world-renowned talent on the Cameo website such as Caitlyn Jenner, Tom Felton and George Foreman. However, there are also some more localised Cumbrian celebs on the list too.
Here are just four famous Cumbrian faces that you can order a video call or message from:
Nosebleedfitz
If you’re a fan of the video-sharing site, TikTok, then you will probably know who this is.
She posts videos under the name Nosebleedfitz and has since amassed over 300,000 followers on the site and accumulated over 9.8 millions likes on her videos.
The Carlisle star produces mainly comedy videos on her Tik Tok account.
However, she also has a YouTube channel where she has posted clothing hauls and some original music.
Judging from the comment section on Cameo, Nosebleedfitz sends hilarious video messages on Cameo.
One reviewer said: “This was absolutely fantastic! My friend was over the moon to receive this message from her favourite Tiktok creator. Would recommend.”
Another wrote: “This was amazing to watch. My friend loved it- it really made her day!
“If you are thinking about booking one I definitely recommend- It was so personalised and thoughtful.”
If you want to order a Cameo from this content creator, you can do so over on Cameo.
A video call will cost you £15 while a written chat will cost £1.49.
Connor Robinson
(Instagram/connxr_r)
This 17-year-old Penrith lad has found fame on video sharing platform, TikTok.
He currently has a massive 160,000 followers on the app and has received 6.2m likes overall- most of the videos feature Connor lip syncing and dancing.
He has also amassed a sizeable following on Instagram where he has over 100,000 followers.
The Tik Tok creator is currently on Cameo and you can be notified about when he returns to the app to respond to messages.
One happy customer said his video message was “awesome”.
Matt Pagan
— Matt Pagan (@MattCollabro) January 13, 2021
(Twitter/@MattCollabro)
Carlisle’s Matt Pagan was one part of ‘Collabro’, a singing group who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014- and went on to win.
Since their victory, they have had sell out tours and sold over one million records.
In 2019, Matt and his fellow band members returned to the stage in 2019 for Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions.
Matt is also a vocal coach and played Donal in the Broadway musical ‘The Pirate Queen’.
You can request a Cameo video from Matt for £22.50 and a written chat will cost £3.74.
Matt has an five star rating on the site and over 110 reviews.
One happy customer wrote: “This was superb!!! We both enjoyed it so, so much!! Hope you're keeping well and looking forward to the next Collabro show.”
Another said: “Smashed it as always. Thank you so much, you’re the best🥰 always putting a smile on my face when most needed.”
Lauren Smith
(Instagram/@laurensmith)
Badminton player, Lauren Smith, represented Great Britain at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The Carlisle-born woman has many accolades to her name, including a bronze medal at the 2016 Commonwealth games.
Together with Marcus Ellis, they won the Thailand Masters last year which was the first time an English duo have ever won the event.
A video message from Lauren is just £7.50 and a chat is £2.24.
One excited fan said: “Thank you Lauren… it's always a pleasure to watch your matches so I was really happy to find you here.”
Would you ever order a video message from any of these Cameo stars?
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