The rising artist, Belle Mariano finally created her own YouTube channel that fans are excited to see. To kick off her channel, her first video, Belle looks to get personal and share with us "All About Firsts." Get to know Belle, what she does the first thing when she wakes up, her first acting role with "Goin' Bulilit," and more memorable moments throughout her career and life.
We all know that Belle loves her coffee, but did you know she also enjoys talking and eating meals with her mother first thing in the mornings? Or did you know that Belle's first lead role was in 2020 on the comedy-drama film, Four Sisters Before the Wedding.
Belle unintentionally leaves us with good advice that she would tell her younger self that applies to anyone:
1. You're doing great
2. Keep up the good work
3. You'll be proud of yourself one day
If there's anything you want to see on her channel, Belle closes out her first vlog with letting fans know to leave feedback and comment on things they want to her to do. There's more to come so make sure to subscribe!
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VXON debuted earlier this year with the smash hit, "Beast." As we slowly get to know them through their interviews and BTS dance practices, VXON gets personal in their new Youtube series, Test Your VXON. Each video covers a different theme like finding out who's the beast, who can draw the best, and who's the best dancer. Check out all 4 of the episodes with more on the way!
Missed their MYXclusive interview? Don't worry, we got you. They sat down with VJ Ai to talk about juggling their careers, preparing for their debut, and what they want to accomplish.
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Fil-Am vlogger and creator Alex Wassabi is gearing up to take the ring against fellow Youtuber Deji. It's a UK vs. U.S. matchup taking place on March 5th at The SSE Arena, Wembley. There's a lot of hype going on among viewers and fans as each fighter boasts between 10-11 million followers on the platform. Purchase tickets for the main event in London here or you can watch worldwide on Showstar TV PPV here.
Alex Wassabi has been taking a break from his channel to figure out a new direction for himself, his brand, and channel. He made the announcement of his hiatus at the beginning of this year and it looks like he's now venturing out to boxing. As he takes on Deji, Youtuber KSI's younger brother, in the ring, the anticipation is rising. Both fighters are new to the boxing world, but they're not taking shortcuts in their training.
Are you Team US or Team UK? Tickets go on-sale to watch the match live starting January 14th on ticketmaster.com or catch it anywhere your are Showstar TV PPV.
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Tarsier Records has introduced us to some amazing new artists and gifted us some great new music this year. The label is like a gift that keeps on giving because they just announced a FREE year-end concert with a great line-up happening online on December 29th at 8 PM. The Tarsier Yearbook 2021 online concert will stream live on Tarsier Records, Star Music, and One Music PH's Youtube channels.
With performances from KZ Tandingan, Inigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Bugoy Drilon, Moophs, and more, this live concert is set to end the year positively. It will most definitely get us excited for all the new music coming in 2022.
Cover Photo Courtesy of Tarsier Records Instagram
Ylona Garcia takes on our MYXed Bag filled with her Fan Questions! We get to know Ylona even more, finding out who motivates her, what her creative process is like, and would she ever go back and stay in the Pinoy Big Brother House again? Check out her answers in the video below!
Ylona Garcia is a Filipino-Australian singer, actress & television personality. Garcia rose to prominence after entering as a housemate on the first part of the second special season of ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Big Brother (2015), for which she received the title of "Daldal Darling ng Australia" (Lit. Talkative Darling of Australia) and finished first runner-up at the end of the reality show. Ylona Jade Garcia was born in Sydney, to Filipino parents, both of whom are practitioners in the medical field based in Australia. She is the third among five siblings. At a very young age, Garcia has performed as a front act for several Filipino singers and songwriters such as Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo, and Rivermaya's former lead vocalist Bamboo Mañalac during their Australian concert tours. Ylona has also participated in numerous singing competitions and won two notable competitions such as the Urban Star Sydney Championship in December 2014, for which she received the "Most Promising Talent" award in the same month; and Fast Track Australian Singing Competition as part of the junior division in March 2015. Garcia also finished third in the National Urban Star Competition reaping through the "Judges Choice" segment for the "Coolest Artist" and "the artist with the 'wow' factor." In 2015, Garcia auditioned to become a housemate for the first part of the second special season of ABS-CBN's reality television series Pinoy Big Brother, where she passed after showcasing her talents in singing, acting, and dancing as well for her "confidence and candid remarks.
On January 21st, 2016, Coca-Cola announced Ylona as one of the ambassadors for their "Taste the Feeling" campaign together with Bailey May, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Janella Salvador, and Enchong Dee. In January 2016, Ylona was announced as the "Celebrity VJ" for the month of February for the myx music television network. In 2018, Garcia became a member of the teen pop group ASAP G!. Other members of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Kyle Echarri, Jeremy Glinoga and Darren Espanto. The group formed in June 2018 and disbanded on November 2018, when the show was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To. In 2019, Garcia transferred from Star Music to Homeworkz for her recording label.
Ylo is currently releasing new music under 88 Rising's Philippine imprint, Paradise Rising.
Here is another New Youtube show, MYXers! Welcome to "Merienda," aka Snack Time. In this debut episode of "Merienda," influential content creator Caitlin Sakdalan of @befatbehappy visits Cafe 86 and takes us on an Ube adventure through some of the most popular items on their menu. See Caitlin's adventure below as she enters Ube heaven!
Caitlin Sakdalan is an influential content creator and the chief eating officer of @befatbehappy, her personal brand that is both a passionate exploration of all things FAT (aka Food And Travel) and call: to stay hungry to feed your appetite, feed your soul, and feed others.
Follow Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/befedbehappy/
Cafe 86 is owned by Food Network’s Chopped Sweets Champion Chef Ginger Lin-Dimapasok. She was born and raised in Manila and grew up in a family that loved to cook. With her parent’s blessing, she left Manila to study Culinary Arts in NYC.
Cafe 86 incorporates Ube into every item on their menu, from their known foods to their delectable drinks. They have six locations across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Follow Cafe 86: https://www.instagram.com/cafe_86/
Follow Chef Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/gingaroo/
“Merienda,” aka Snack Time, is a part of MYX Global’s new Youtube content line-up. The show follows influential content creators in food and culinary arts who take us on a snack time journey to Filipino-owned restaurants where they explore the menu, talk to the Chefs, share their tasting reactions, and give us their recommendations.
JamieBoy is back on the mic with his latest R&B track, "Relapse," along with musician Ruben Wan who gives the track an even more soulful vibe with the magic he brings with his guitar. JamieBoy's Youtube page has over half a million subscribers and over 74 million views. It gained popularity through his viral covers throughout the years.
But, as much as we love a good cover, hearing an artist's original music is even more of a treat for us. Throughout his time on Youtube, Jamie has also released some great original music. You can stream his originals on Spotify or any major streaming platform. He released "Solid," another R&B track with a chill summer vibe a few months back.
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If you think your special day could not get any better, how about a custom wedding entrance? Actually, let's top that with, how about a custom wedding entrance by AJ Rafael? The multi-talented Musician and Artist has opened up for commissions to help you make this day as memorable as possible. Need to see an example of what he can do?
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AJ's musical background is filled with years of training and experience and has brought us unforgettable songs such as We Could Happen, She Was Mine, and Without You. From Musical Director, Composer to Artist, you would be in great hands kicking off your ceremony with a custom entrance by AJ. If you are interested, check out the link below to submit a request.
Send a Commission Inquiry/Request
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Clear the streets and make way for Da Baddest! Bretman Rock has landed in NYC for Fashion Week and has made the streets his runway. The Social Superstar took to Instagram to let everyone know that he has arrived and is ready for the madness to begin.
This week he was seen at multiple shows including, Peter Do, Prabal Gurung, and the Dundas x Revolve Show. Each show was another look and each look was another slay. Don't believe me see for yourself.
Bretman's NYFW journey is still underway so make sure to catch all the madness on his IG Stories. Also your favorite sibling duo Bretman and Princess just premiered a new youtube video up on Bretman's channel so make sure to check that out as well!
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The hit Filipino BL Series that premiered in the pandemic last year has just been nominated for a 2021 International Emmy® Kids Award in the Kids Live-Action Category. The series stars Elijah Canlas and Kokoy De Santos and has recently been added to Netflix worldwide with a new special "Level-up Edition" re-edit.
"Gameboys tells the story of Cairo and Gavreel, two teenage boys who meet and fall in love online. Their love story unfolds through video calls and social media interactions, while the entire country and the rest of the world are facing a life-changing pandemic."
The IdeaFirst Company
The Emmy Nomination comes off the heels of a very successful run of Gameboys the Movie streaming on the Ktx.Ph and Ticket2Me platforms. Also, the series that was produced by The IdeaFirst Company just announced that the second season of the hit show is coming very soon.
The International Emmy® Kids Award winners will be announced online on October 12th. There are 12 nominees in 3 categories. The nominees span 11 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
With a new viral video or meme popping up on social media every day, the world of social media continues to grow at a rapid pace. We can easily get lost in the spectrum of social networks and definitely miss some influencers worth following and getting to know. Here is our first-ever list of a few Filipino American Social Influencers you should give a follow to right now.
In no particular order here we go:
Nick Urteaga @coastalflicks
Nick is a Creative Director and Big and Tall Menswear Influencer. He recently went viral, showcasing his style and proving that bigger guys can be stylish too. So if you are looking to understand fit and style and want to get creative with your videos and photos, Nick is an excellent account to follow. His tips and tricks can be found on IG Reels.
Azia Celestino @aziacelestino
Azia is News Personality and TV Host currently on Cheddar News. In the early months of the pandemic, Azia found a new audience on Tik Tok and IG Reels, sharing news updates from the comfort of her own home with #KeepitShort with Azia. To date, she has over 2 million likes on Tik Tok. She was formerly on Channel One News and Complex Hustle.
Francis Kenneth @franciskenneth
Francis is a US Navy Veteran, musician, and blogger. He's a Social Influencer in the Menswear and Lifestyle space and has worked with worldwide brands such as Nike and Mazda. If you are trying to connect the business behind the influence, Francis is a great example of that. Check him out on Instagram.
Asia Jackson @aasian
Asia is an Actress and Content Creator. She created a social movement called #MagandangMorenx, which translates to "beautiful brown skin." The movement is dedicated to challenging the traditionally enforced beauty standards within mainstream Filipino media and combating colorism within the culture. Asia can be found across all socials. I would definitely recommend checking out her Youtube Channel.
Nava Rose @thenavarose
Nava is a Fashion Lifestyle Content Creator all over social media. Her fashion tips, DIYs, and obsession with BTS have garnered her a Youtube following of over 1.2 million subscribers. The Ellen Show took notice and even gave her a digital show called "Nava on the Fly" on ellentube.
Now we know that there are so many more Filipino American Influencers out there for all of us to discover so let keep us in the loop! Follow us on our socials and leave a comment to let us know who we should look out for next.
Also, stay tuned for more social influencer lists from the Philippines and all around the world coming soon!
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ACEs unite! Your secret agents are here, and they did not come to play! BGYO's comeback is coming in strong, with views continuing to rise and reaction videos to their official Music Video flooding the Youtube algorithm. The characters were revealed throughout the week, with Gelo as "The Mastermind, JL as "The Mad Scientist," Akira as "The Faceless Man," Nate as "The illusionist," and Mikki as "The MetaHuman."
The futuristic secret agent video shows each character at a home base, the boys on the battlefield, and finally meeting up at the headquarters, revealing the boss behind the missions, Liza Soberano!
At the end of the video, we are left with a cliffhanger as the boys face their first mission. That growl at the end from the creature or thing in front of them left us wanting more. One thing is for sure, we know BGYO will be coming out on top! Let the mission begin!
Cover Photo: Courtesy of: Liza Soberano Instagram
