5 Filipina Youtubers You Need To Start Watching Today
by EJ Cenita / March 8, 2019
YouTube is becoming the new TV. For Millennials, the online video hub is more than a source of entertainment; it’s become a platform for people to show their talents to to the world and get recognized.
What’s great about YouTube is that it allows Filipina women to express themselves through entertaining content, beauty vlogs, game streams, and a lot more. This is why you need to support these Filipina Youtubers:
1. Raphiel Shannon
Subscribers: 376,933 subscribers
Raphiel, an 18-year-old Cebuana singer who shared her talent with the internet in 2015. She quickly gained popularity and became a YouTube sensation. She has earned a following for her original vocal covers of popular songs. Today, her subscribers are blessed with her angelic, soulful voice that perfectly compliments her guitar skills.
One of her most popular videos on her YouTube channel is a cover of Shanti Dope’s hit single, “Nadarang.” This video earned a whopping 3.4 million views and helped catapult her into more internet fame.
From a cover artist on YouTube, Raphiel’s come a long way. She’s now a full-grown recording artist, after she signed with Viva Records in 2018. She picked Rivermaya’s Kisapmata as her debut single and added her unique touch to the popular tune. A few days after its release, her song nabbed the #4 spot on Spotify’s Philippines Viral Chart.
Her story shows us how a simple dream could be a reality if you just dare to believe in it.
2. Lorelyn Aledo (LorelynF)
Subscribers: 206,798 subscribers
We all know that most of the online games and streams are dominated by men, but there are actually a lot of women who want to share their passion for gaming and creative talents online. One of them is Lorelyn Aledo, also known as, LorelynF by her fans.
LorelynF streams a variety of games on her YouTube channel, but PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is the most frequent. Streaming since 2013, LorelynF has amassed a loyal fan base of more than 200,000 followers who can’t get enough of her humorous personality and the way she enthusiastically engaged with her fans during streams. Aside from streaming, she does regular item giveaways and reviews the latest games and tech.
She includes occasional vlogs on her channel and keeps her followers up-to-date on her personal life. From streaming different games and tech review, LorelynF keeps her content fresh, entertaining and varied.
3. Patrice Averilla (Avelovin)
Subscribers: 128,814 subscribers
Patrice Averilla, also known as Avelovin, is a travel vlogger who has made it her mission to visit and experience the beauty of The Philippines. She’s known for her love of local destinations. Her travel video about Siargao is a must-see!
Avelovin is all about spreading good vibes, while having fun in the sun. She possesses the heart of an adventure-seeker – she’s not afraid to try new things or enjoy what the world has to offer. She travels regularly, both alone or with friends, and has gone to places like Palawan, Pangasinan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, etc.
Her storytelling will suck you in. You’ll feel connected and invested in her travel videos because she features interesting spots, shares budget guides, life lessons and random quick tips along the road. Aside from travel, you can learn more about the beauty of our world from her.
Right now, she travels around the globe, eager to share her exciting adventures with everyone.
4. Gandang Kara (DJ Kara)
Subscribers: 530,790 subscribers
Even before gaining popularity in the radio industry, Klariz Magboo, also known as Gandang Kara (DJ Kara), became famous thanks to her roles in Tagalog dubs of various anime. Some of the popular characters you’ve probably heard her as are Ash Ketchum (Pokemon), Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball) and Inoue Orihime (Bleach).
She began her DJ career after graduating college. Her on-air name, Kara, is from her nickname Carah which means “beloved”. A fitting nickname for her as her radio persona comes across as a beloved friend to her callers. Her great voice, playful wit and and solid life advice has solidified her name in the radio world. You can listen to her regularly at 106.7 Energy FM, together with DJ Papa Jackson and Kuya Chico.
Her YouTube channel showcases her bubbly personality and the other side of her life with behind-the-scenes looks of the radio world. Her vlogs are great fun featuring content like car and bag raids, crazy challenges and funny vlog collaborations with other disc jockeys.
5. Viy Cortez
Subscribers: 570,782 subscribers
Viy’s story from fangirl to vlogger began when she captivated the heart of a YouTuber who was trending at the time, Lincoln Velasquez, also known as, Cong TV. The rest is history.
Together with Lincoln, Junnie Boy, Roger Raker, Emman Nimedez and the rest of their star-studded team called “Team Payaman”, she creates videos that dominate the YouTube trending section every now and then.
She has garnered almost 600,000 subscribers and giving her “Viviys” a daily dose of entertaining videos, funny challenges, pranks that keeps her subscribers asking for more. Don’t forget to check out her viral video Lie Detector Test challenge with her boyfriend to have a good laugh today!
