Abi Marquez, Internet’s ‘Lumpia Queen,’ Receives Nomination for 28th Annual Webby Awards

• Abi Marquez, known as the “Lumpia Queen,” has been nominated for the 28th Annual Webby Awards in the Social – Food and Drink category, marking a significant achievement for Filipino culinary representation on the global stage.
• Urging public support, the nomination celebrates Abi’s impactful culinary content and Filipino cuisine’s global spotlight

Celebrating the Philippines’ dynamic culinary landscape, Abi Marquez, renowned as the internet’s “Lumpia Queen,” receives an exhilarating nomination for the esteemed 28th Annual Webby Awards in the Social – Food and Drink category.

This nomination, one of five within its category and selected from a pool of 13,000 projects worldwide, elevates her into the top 12% of submissions. It also places her in esteemed company alongside prominent figures and entities like America’s Test Kitchen and Jennifer Garner. Moreover, it underscores Marquez’s significant impact on the digital food community.

At a youthful age of 23, Marquez has captivated global audiences with her mouthwatering and inventive culinary masterpieces, predominantly centered around the cherished Filipino delight, lumpia. Her compelling content and genuine portrayal of Filipino cuisine have garnered a staggering following of 3.3 million on TikTok, with her videos amassing over 1 billion views and 86 million likes. Marquez’s meteoric ascent to social media prominence culminated in her winning the prestigious TikTok Foodie Creator of the Year award in 2023, solidifying her position as a culinary influencer. Before earning the title of Lumpia Queen, Marquez, once a Hotel Restaurant and Institution Management (HRIM) student, leveraged content creation as part of her practicum. Since 2023, she has been under the management of NYMA, the artist management arm of Kroma Entertainment.

This nomination marks not only a personal milestone for Marquez but also a moment of profound pride for the Philippines. It shines a spotlight on the richness of Filipino culinary heritage and the limitless talent residing within the nation, showcasing it to the world on a global platform.

How to support Abi Marquez at the Webby Awards

Marquez stands a chance to clinch victory at the Webby Awards through two avenues: either by winning the award bestowed by the judging academy (the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences) or by securing votes from the public for The Webby People’s Voice Award. Both accolades signify international recognition for Internet excellence.

We extend an invitation to all to partake in this significant event by casting your vote for Abi Marquez in The Webby People’s Voice Awards. Your vote has the power to illuminate Filipino cuisine and potentially bring home this prestigious award.

To vote for Abi, please register at the Webby Awards voting page and vote through Thursday, April 18th at 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/social/general-social/food-drink.

Let’s rally together to celebrate and promote our culinary heritage on the world stage. Your support can make a difference in highlighting the Philippines as a powerhouse of culinary talent and innovation.

For more information and to follow Abi’s journey, please visit:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailfmarquez

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailfmarquez/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abigailfmarquez

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lumpiaqueen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lumpiakween

To learn more about KROMA and NYMA, visit https://www.kroma.ph/nyma.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ABI MARQUEZ, PLEASE CONTACT:

Zen Lovelle Galope | zl.roncal@kroma.ph

Karen Tumbali | karen.tumbali@kroma.ph