A man alone, in the middle of a never-ending night, with temperatures that border on -40 degrees Celsius, walking through the deserted streets of a remote town in the north of the planet. It could be the beginning of an extreme documentary, but it is the reality that Oscar Alejandro lived when recording one of the most shocking videos of his career as a youtuber: his visit to Barrow, Alaska. This episode, which has surpassed 11 million views on YouTube, summarizes what his work represents, the combination of adventure, journalistic rigor and a sensitivity for storytelling. His channel has become a modern day exploration log, with an authentic voice that has captured the interest of the world.
The evolution of digital content has given rise to the emergence of figures who, without belonging to the traditional media circuit, have managed to build global audiences. Among these creators stands out Oscar Alejandro Pérez, a Venezuelan communicator who has consolidated his career as a youtuber through an audiovisual proposal based on tourism, current affairs and the exploration of unconventional destinations. His methodical and attractive approach to the public has allowed him to exceed 2 million subscribers on YouTube, 700 thousand followers on Instagram and thus become an influential voice within the Spanish-speaking digital ecosystem.
Oscar Alejandro’s method for turning ideas into viral videos
Influencer content does not respond to improvisation. His methodology is based on an analysis of trends in social networks, prioritizing those topics that have a high search interest and a strong news load. “Currently, I am very guided by news events and trending topics,” the creator himself has commented in recent interviews. This approach is complemented by the use of specialized tools such as VidIQ, which allows him to anticipate the impact of a video before recording it. Thus, his research process starts with the audience’s interest, continues with the analysis of other similar content, and concludes with the production of an original script that provides a different point of view.
A constant in Oscar Alejandro’s work is the transformation of everyday situations into audiovisual content. An example of this is the video entitled “In this place the sun never rises”, recorded in Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost settlement on the American continent, where the polar night phenomenon occurs during the winter. According to the author himself, it was the most complex project he has ever undertaken. “It was -37 degrees Celsius. It’s an inhuman cold, you can’t stay more than 5 minutes in the street because even your bones start to ache…”, he said when describing the experience.
Despite the adverse environment, the result was a visually stunning piece of content that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. To date, with 11 million views, the video is in the top 5 of the most viewed videos on his channel. The choice of this unique destination was not casual: “Putting together this story was difficult because I went to an inhospitable place where basically there is not much to see, literally speaking because it was always 100% at night,” said Oscar Alejandro. The proposal consisted of narrating an experience marked by isolation and darkness, presenting it in a way that would keep the viewer’s attention throughout the content.
Stories that connect with audiences beyond the journey
Throughout his career, he has maintained an unwavering commitment to narrative and audiovisual quality. His videos are not limited to showing landscapes or tourist attractions, but offer historical context, cultural elements and personal anecdotes that enrich the viewer’s experience. An example of this is seen in the video recorded in Whittier, Alaska, a town where almost all of its inhabitants live in the same building. The story, which came about fortuitously after a conversation with a local at a food stand, led to a documentary that has surpassed 6 million views and demonstrates the value of curiosity as an engine of creation. “When I posted the video on YouTube it went viral… and no one knows I got there, by a fluke!” he confessed.
Among the destinations he has enjoyed the most, the creator highlights places as diverse as Rio de Janeiro or Cinque Terre, in Italy. In these scenarios, Oscar Alejandro manages to balance the informative component with an emotional look that connects with the audience. “I feel that all my videos are like my children and were created with a lot of affection,” he has said. His statement reveals the degree of personal involvement he imprints on each project, where investigative rigor coexists with a passion for telling authentic stories.
The scope of the Venezuelan influencer’s activity goes beyond visualization metrics. His communication approach is based on clarity and a structured presentation of content. In his productions, a work oriented to editing, organization and verification of the information presented is observed.
Currently, his plans include visiting destinations that he has not yet documented, such as India, Southeast Asia and Antarctica. “The biggest goal this year will be to visit Antarctica… and I’m just waiting for it to be summer again in the south of the planet so I can buy my ticket and make that dream come true,” he said. Those statements show a medium-term oriented planning, in contrast to the immediate consumption content that predominates in many digital platforms.