How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
Luis Castilleja, once a liberal Hollywood actor, has transformed into El Temach, a prominent manosphere influencer in Latin America. His sister Alex expresses shock at his change, noting their estrangement due to his controversial views. The rise of influencers like El Temach reflects a growing trend in regions experiencing recent gains in gender equality, where men's interest in manosphere content has surged.
- ▪Luis Castilleja, known as El Temach, has gained over 11 million followers for his misogynistic content.
- ▪His sister Alex claims their relationship has deteriorated due to his extreme views, which she finds unrecognizable.
- ▪A BBC investigation found that the followings of 15 influencers in various regions have tripled in the past three years, indicating a rising demand for manosphere content.
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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'33 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacqui Wakefield,BBC Global Disinformation Unit ,Owen PinnellandKaty Ling,BBC EyeYouTubeEl Temach is Latin America's biggest manosphere influencer, with 11 million followersWarning: This story contains offensive languageTen years ago Luis Castilleja was a free-wheeling creative, seeking his fortune as an actor in Hollywood, and enjoying the liberal Los Angeles lifestyle.
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