The TikTok star, who is known online as Mammy Banter, has amassed legions of fans with a million followers on the platform and a whopping 29 million likes for her videos, which serve comedic warts-and-all skits on motherhood.
She was introduced to the video social network by her children during lockdown and ended up creating content.
Before long, she was racking up views and getting messages from people from across the globe praising her content.
Her debut novel Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum came out in March and is riding high on the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Serena, who grew up in Derry in the 90s, admitted her own upbringing wasn’t too far removed from storylines depicted in the show.
She said the sitcom offered a fresh take on the city which was previously associated with the politics and violence of The Troubles.
Reflecting on the positive impact Derry Girls has had on her hometown, Terry said: “It’s showed the tenacity and resilience of families within Derry during some incredibly violent times.
“It showed our sense of community as a working-class and also highlights a stark reminder of how far we’ve came since the 90s.