

A court has heard that the woman accusing British entertainer Yung Filly of rape “meant nothing” to him, as lawyers delivered their final submissions in a trial that has lasted two weeks. The 30-year-old YouTuber and musician, whose legal name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has denied multiple allegations brought against him in the District Court of Western Australia. He has pleaded not guilty to six counts of rape, three counts of assault causing bodily harm, and one count of choking in connection with an incident alleged to have occurred in a Perth hotel room in September 2024.
The complainant, who was 20 years old at the time and cannot be identified for legal reasons, alleges she was sexually assaulted by Barrientos. Jurors are expected to begin deliberations on Wednesday.
During closing arguments, prosecutor Danielle Clarke described Barrientos as an “entitled man” with a “moderate degree of fame,” arguing that he acted with sexual violence toward what she characterized as an “impressionable” young woman.
Barrientos took the witness stand earlier in the trial and denied allegations that he slapped or choked the complainant. However, he acknowledged biting her several times during the encounter. Addressing the court, he stated, “In England we would call it a love bite.”
The social media personality also rejected claims that the woman repeatedly asked him to stop or told him he was causing her pain. While giving evidence, he said, “There was kissing in between; I would give her a love bite and then kiss her.” He added, “I don’t recall any blood.”
Jurors were shown photographs depicting bruising and bite marks on the woman’s face and neck. Barrientos told the court he first met the complainant at a nightclub in Perth following one of his performances. Reflecting on their interaction, he said, “The vibes were good and she had a really good energy about her.”
According to prosecutors, the woman initially consented to sexual activity but later withdrew that consent after becoming fearful for her safety.
Barrientos also acknowledged that a security guard collected the woman’s phone before she entered the hotel room. However, he disputed the prosecution’s suggestion that the device was taken to prevent her from leaving or seeking help. Responding to the allegation, he said, “It is standard practice for someone in the limelight to protect privacy.”
Born in Colombia, Barrientos has built a large online following, attracting more than 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. At the time of the alleged incident, he was touring Australia and had already performed in Sydney and Melbourne before arriving in Perth.
Several days after the encounter, Barrientos was arrested in Brisbane, where his Australian tour was scheduled to conclude.
The jury is expected to begin considering its verdict on Wednesday after receiving final directions from the court.