The biggest event for YouTube Creators has come back to bring in more talent and even more Filipino flavor to the stage.
Filipino fans trooped to the World Trade Center, Pasay City, for a chance to meet and see 14 of their favorite YouTube creators live at the YouTube FanFest (YTFF).
The show, which invites established and emerging YouTube stars and their fans from the Philippines and around the world, drew in crowds for a night filled with music, dance, and lots of fun. Now on its fourth year, YouTube FanFest also raised anticipation for the country’s biggest talents, with 10 homegrown YouTube creators headlining the electrifying grand show.
Local sensations Janina Vela, Mikey Bustos, Ranz Kyle and Niana Guerrero, Wil Dasovich, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Michelle Dy, Pamela Swing, AC Bonifacio and Renee Dominique joined four international creators Matt Steffanina, Sungha Jung, Merrell Twins and D-trix for epic performances that kept the audience on their feet.
The creator lineup brings in tow millions of fans from across the globe, and especially a vibrant Filipino YouTube community that follows and supports their content. Today, the Philippines has over 230 channels that reached 100K subscribers, and more than 15 channels with 1M+ subscribers—a meteoric jump from just 70 channels with 100K subscribers and 8 channels with 1M+ subscribers that YouTube announced last year.
“We’re delighted to host YouTube FanFest again in the Philippines for the fourth time to celebrate this new generation of YouTube stars. We love coming here because of Filipino fans’ energy and enthusiasm, and to see international creators and homegrown Filipino talents shine on stage,” said Chris Schremp, YouTube’s Director of Global Creator & Artist Development.
YouTube FanFest showcases some of today’s biggest YouTube creators and is co-presented by Globe Telecom and Vivo. Catch7/8 more of the action that happened on stage by following hashtag #YTFFPH and subscribing to the YouTube FanFest Channel.
THE RISE OF FILIPINO YOUTUBE CREATORS. Over 230 channels have 100,000 subscribers and more than 15 channels in the Philippines have reached the million subscribers mark, shared Director of YouTube Global Creator & Artist Development Chris Schremp in the recent YouTube FanFest. Some of these widely-admired creators performed live for their fans during the grand show held last May 11.
DIGITAL STARS SIDE-BY-SIDE. Merrell Twin’s Vanessa, Michelle Dy, Matt Steffanina, and Niana Guerrero discuss their channels and what inspires them to continue creating content that best represents who they are.
Iconic choreographer Matt Steffanina beatboxes for internet sensations Niana Guerrero and Ranz Kyle. The big names in dance shared the stage with other creators for the grand finale of the YouTube FanFest.
One of today’s hottest internet pairs, Alodia Gosiengfiao and Wil Dasovich, debut as a couple at the YouTube FanFest stage. With them is (leftmost) Su-Zen Low, YouTube Strategic Partner Manager for Creator & Artist Development.
YouTube FanFest brought together 14 creators to headline this year’s biggest event for digital stars. The show which started in 2015, invites fans to see their internet heroes beyond their channels, to meet and greet sessions and a live show performance. This year, YouTube FanFest welcomed on stage (seated, from left) gamer and cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, dance talents Ranz Kyle, AC Bonifacio, Niana Guerrero, and Matt Steffanina, Fil-Canadian comedian Mikey Bustos, (standing, from left) top travel vlogger Wil Dasovich, music artists Sungha Jung and Reneé Dominique, dance powerhouse D-trix, charming vloggers Janina Vela and Merrell Twins (Vanessa and Veronica), makeup guru Michelle Dy, and young comic Pamela Swing.
Fourteen digital stars took to the YouTube FanFest stage to connect with and perform live for their fans. This year’s lively ensemble included Ranz Kyle, AC Bonifacio, Niana Guerrero, Matt Steffanina, Mikey Bustos, (second row) Wil Dasovich, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Sungha Jung, Reneé Dominique, D-trix, Janina Vela, Merrell Twins (Nessa and Ronnie), Michelle Dy, and Pamela Swing.
YouTube creators Janina Vela and Reneé Dominique inspire young girls through their channels.
Sibling goals Niana Guerrero and Ranz Kyle bring their energy and moves to YouTube FanFest 2018.
LIVE SHOW:
(Photo from YouTube) WATCHED BY MILLIONS. Creators brought their big talent and big personalities at the YouTube FanFest stage.
WARM WELCOME. Filipino fans cheering on their favorites at the YouTube FanFest held at the World Trade Center.
(Photo from Youtube) YouTube FanFest host Janina Vela opens the night wit a cool song number.
(Photo from YouTube) Matt Steffanina amps up the energy of the YouTube FanFest crowd, showing off the dance moves that earned him more than 7.8 million YouTube subscribers.
(Photo from YouTube). The Merrell Twins, whose main channel has more than 3.1 million subscribers, sing their quirky composition “Internet Crush” live for their Filipino fans.
(Photo from YouTube) Makeup vlogger Michelle Dy wows the crowd with her look and performance at the YouTube FanFest.
(Photo from YouTube). Mikey Bustos shows his singing prowess and versatility with his back-to-back number at the FanFest.
(Photo from YouTube). Ranz and Niana double up the fun in their performance with the mascot from their music video.
(Photo from YouTube) Singer Reneé Dominique joins the YouTube FanFest as a main act this year.
(Photo from YouTube) Korean musical genius Sungha Jung charms the audience with his acoustic guitar.
(Photo from YouTube). Wil Dasovich and Alodia Gosiengfiao enjoy their time together at the YouTube FanFest.
YouTube creators turn the camera around to capture the excitement of the YTFF audience.
