TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile video, has seen numerous creators discovered on the platform go on to create incredible opportunities for themselves, particularly in the Philippines. These creators have successfully grown their careers and branched out into diverse fields such as recording artists, entrepreneurs, and even local media personalities.
TikTok is collaborating with these TikTok-grown talents to further inspire the community to continue creating unique content. Discover some of the incredible creators discovered on TikTok.
The Sought-after Voice
Inka Magnaye is the voice of several well-known Filipino commercials. She began on TikTok, where she shared videos of her belly dancing, Mafia Point of View (POV) duets, and behind-the-scenes clips of how she records her voiceovers.
When it became known that she was the voice talent behind numerous popular commercials and the in-flight voice of the Philippines’ flagship airline, she quickly rose to prominence as one of the platform’s most recognizable creators and has since established herself as a sought-after talent and event host. Additionally, Inka recently launched her popular podcast, Sleeping Pill with Inka.
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Random Singing Girl in SM
Zendee first gained internet fame when she was invited to appear on The Ellen Degeneres Show as a random girl singing in SM Megamall. She has had several opportunities as a singer over the years, but her viral parody of the popular #TalaChallenge on TikTok in 2020 was instrumental in launching her career as a performer.
Zendee has cited TikTok as a major catalyst for her own musical journey, as well as the ideal platform for her to showcase her singing ability. She has been able to collaborate with major brands and currently hosts the online companion show to the “videoke” reality game show Sing Galing.
Banana Queen
Joyce Glorioso, known on TikTok as @joyang.tv, has been passionate about performing since she was a child. She became famous on TikTok after sharing videos of herself dancing with a deadpan expression. TikTok users noticed bananas hanging from the ceiling of the kitchen where she filmed her videos in this video.
Her followers have since dubbed her “Banana Queen.” Joyce has recently gained attention from local media for her humorous TikTok videos, and she has even been offered a role in the upcoming adventure series Lolong, which will air on GMA in the Philippines.
The Pharmacist
Arshie Larga is a local pharmacist who works at his family’s pharmacy. He has amassed millions of views and followers on TikTok for his educational videos debunking myths about medication, vaccines, and COVID-19.
He began creating TikTok videos with the intention of educating the public, providing accurate information in a minute. He is known for being considerate and generous with his real-world customers, demonstrating day-to-day clips of him educating and answering their questions, dispelling the myth that medical professionals are intimidating and difficult to communicate with. Arshie has been invited to speak at multiple medical webinars and has been interviewed several times by local media outlets since being discovered on TikTok. He is frequently cited as a role model for younger audiences and aspiring pharmacists.
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The Doctor
Dr. Kilimanguru is one of the most popular educational creators on TikTok and was one of the Top Creative award winners at the Philippines’ first TikTok Awards. He aspired to be an actor but chose to study medicine instead after realizing the scarcity of acting opportunities in his hometown.
He has used social media as a creative outlet for his performances over the last year. However, since joining TikTok, he has amassed millions of views and has been interviewed about his TikTok journey on various television programs.
His claim to fame is his educational content, which provides straightforward explanations for a variety of illnesses and health problems, ranging from aneurysms to Covid-19. Dr. Kilimanguru is constantly incorporating humor into his TikTok videos, which makes them even more entertaining and relatable to users.
Breaking the Beauty Stereotype
Ayn Bernos is a well-known TikTok creator in the Philippines. As a proud morena, she initially joined the app to promote self-love through sharing snapshots of her day, sharing affirmations, and confidently posting about various aspects of her life, from beauty to fashion.
Outside of the platform, Ayn has also launched a podcast and a fashion line, both of which focus on empowering Filipina women who do not conform to conventional beauty standards. She also made headlines as a Top 30 finalist in the recent Miss Universe Philippines pageant, earning her the moniker “TikTok Star to Miss Universe Philippines aspirant” in various media interviews.
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The Musician
JMKO is one of the platform’s discovered talents who has achieved success on the platform. TikTok has played a significant role in his musical journey. On TikTok, he has captivated both a local and international audience with his incredible song covers and crazy “popcorn” duet videos, which have helped him amass millions of followers and views in a short period of time.
Through TikTok’s partnership with Himig Handog, one of the country’s largest songwriting competitions, he achieved one of his music career goals by being chosen as a song interpreter among the industry’s top artists. He has since released an EP titled “Prelude” and has appeared on ABS-entertainment CBN’s variety show “ASAP.”
An LGBT Pride
Sassa Gurl, an LGBT comedian, became popular on TikTok due to her humorous Filipino and nostalgic content depicting everyday situations that are highly relatable to a large audience in the Philippines. Sassa Gurl is quickly establishing herself as a household name and meme icon among Generation Z Filipinos. She was recently featured on the cover of Village Pipol’s Pride Month issue.
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