Amy Roko

Amy Roko is a Saudi comedian, rapper, and model.

Early life and education

Roko was born in Jeddah, but was raised in Riyadh. She is the eldest of five siblings and has credited her sense of humor to her parents. She earned a degree in medical sciences.

Career

Online presence

Roko first gained traction online in 2014, when she began posting videos on Vine, and later on Instagram. She later moved to TikTok. In 2016 she began making money through her accounts via brand deals, and by 2018, she was making enough money through social media that she quit her hospital job. By May 2019 she had accumulated 1.3 million Instagram followers.
Roko has been a brand ambassador for New Balance and, from 2025, Maheerah.

Television

In 2022, Roko was involved in the Warner Bros reality show Dare to Take Risks. Roko was briefly involved with season two of Netflix's Dubai Bling.

Music career

Roko being rapping in 2020, and posted some of her music on her YouTube channel. She was featured in Benefit Cosmetics' debut music video, "GirlGang!".
Roko released her first single, "Seebee", in 2022. She is the Creative Director of Insomnia Records.

Awards

BBC 100 Women, 2016
Middle Eastern Social Media Star, People's Choice Awards 2022

Personal life

Roko has worn hijab since age 11, and been a niqabi since her early 20s. She has not revealed her legal name online.
Roko has been critical of the Saudi government's restrictions on women, including the ban on women drivers, which was lifted in 2018.