YouTube unveiled the winners of NextUp Manila 2019, a contest that gives Filipino creators a chance to realize their full potential and help them elevate their YouTube career.
The winners of NextUp Manila 2019 are: indie powerhouse Reese Lansangan, law student Lex in Motion, a poultry farmer from Bicol Dwight Tamayo, cycling enthusiast Mark More, Cebuana corporate employee turned content creator Rea Ninja, talented entertainer Charlotte F. and free-spirited men’s beauty guru Kuys Kiko. Also in the roster of winning creators are long-time celebrity Nadia Montenegro, student, and lifestyle vlogger Raya Maurelle, fitness enthusiast Aileene, maritime chief engineer Chief Makoiiand rising singer-songwriter Caleb Santos.
This proves that anyone can make it on YouTube,” said Marc Lefkowitz, Head of Creator & Artist Development, YouTube APAC. “We hope that this trend will continue to further signify that YouTube is truly a home for every creator.”
As part of their NextUp journey, the winners will participate in a week-long Creator Camp where they will get a crash course on production techniques and receive in-depth training to further build their channels. NextUp alumni, YouTube stars and industry experts will also mentor them as they create their dream video projects.
“YouTube’s growth in the Philippines has been exciting and we are committed to sustaining this momentum through initiatives like NextUp,” said Vishal Sarin, Director of Content Partnerships, YouTube SEA. “With NextUp, we strive to help current and aspiring Filipino creators to hone their talents and skills, and enable them to create meaningful content on YouTube.
Subscribe to the NextUp winners’ YouTube channels to follow their journey and see what they have created during the camp. Join the conversations online with the hashtags #YTNextUp and #YouTubeSpaceMNL.
