Ekaterina Trofimova, known as Katya Clap (@kateclapp), was born on May 19, 1993, in Moscow. She started her YouTube career in 2008 with humorous and positive videos, becoming one of the first Russian YouTubers. Her channel has 7 million subscribers, and her Instagram (@kate_clapp) has 8 million followers. She is also active on VK and X platforms.

Raised in a family where her mother worked as a designer and her father as a mechanic, Katya engaged in sports and creative activities. She maintains a modest public image despite her fame and is married to blogger BadComedian (Evgeny Bazhenov). She avoids provocative outfits, though there are unauthorized leaks associated with her online persona.