Juliet Bodley, better known to the world as Julie Mango, is a rising social media personality who brings joy to Jamaicans ‘a yaad and abroad’ with her comedic re-enactments of the island’s culture.

An ode to her love for all things Jamaican, Mango through her vibrant Tik-Tok and Instagram videos showcases to the world the various social patterns and cultural elements that perfectly describe what it means to be a ‘true Jamaican’.

Behind the beloved Julie Mango persona is an even more authentic soul in the person of Juliet Bodley.

So, without further ado, here are five things to know about Jamaica’s very own viral sensation, Julie Mango!

1. She’s a Clarendon Native

Bodley was born and raised in Clarendon before moving with her mother to live in Manchester at age 11.

2. She’s a past student of Manchester High School

Bodley spent her teenage years as a student at the Manchester High School where she was known as a Cadet Girl and an active member of the school’s drama club.

3. She served in the Jamaica Defence Force

After joining the Jamaica Defence Force in her late 20s, Bodley served as a member for three years.

4. She has multiple engineering degrees

Bodley is a past student of the Jamaica-based University of Technology (UTech) where she studied structural engineering. After graduating from UTech, she went on to earn a master’s degree in engineering management at the Florida International University (FIU).

5. She is a mental health advocate

Bodley is a three-time suicide attempt survivor, formally diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Given her own struggles with mental health, as her healing process remains ongoing, she has dedicated her life to advocating for good mental health practices.