News 12's Most-Viewed: #1 - Best of Brooklyn: Couple becomes Instagram celebs

<p>Steven Negron who goes by 'Chicklet' and his girlfriend Maleni Cruz are a hit on Instagram.</p>

News 12 Staff

Nov 2, 2018, 11:13 PM

Updated 2,011 days ago

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News 12 Digital is highlighting the most-viewed stories of 2018 as part of our 'News 12's Most-Viewed' series. This story on a couple who made it big on Instagram was first published on Nov. 2. Original story below.
A couple from Brooklyn has become an Instagram hit.
Steven Negron who goes by 'Chicklet' and his girlfriend Maleni Cruz have gone viral on Instagram. The two were born and raised in Brooklyn and met at a house party a few years ago.
The 25-year-olds love each other so much that they argue about love. Fans of the duo on Instagram can't get enough, saying they feel as if they know the couple personally.
Cruz says people notice them and feel a connection with them. She says it's amazing.


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