Gaming had a massive boom during the quarantine days of the pandemic, leading to a dramatic increase in gaming streamers in the country. Some even made a full-time career out of their supposed-to-be hobby, and others are also taking notice.
In this post, we’ll look at the Philippines’ most popular gaming streamers and influencers and how they use social media to their advantage.
Disclaimer: The follower counts are based on only the three most common gaming platforms — Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. So, even if some people amassed a massive following on TikTok or Instagram, those numbers would not count to the total number. In case we missed someone, let us know in the comments and we’ll add them here.
GLOCO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GLOCOgaming (951K Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLOCOgaming/ (1.23M Subscribers)
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/glocogaming (75.2K Followers)
GLOCO, or Gian Lois Concepcion outside the gaming world, is best known for his wacky personality and funny game reactions while playing. As a streamer, he enjoys many games that suit his taste and likes mixing them up. Aside from gaming, GLOCO passionately shares his love for fishing, anime, and things in between. He is the only top Twitch streamer on the list since most of his followers come from Facebook and YouTube.
Cherizawa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherizawagaming (3.3M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cherizawa (107K Subscribers)
Cher Bernacha, also known as Cherizawa in the gaming community, is the first of the many Filipina Game Streamers and influencers on this list with millions of followers in various media. She is also among the most influential streamers on multiple social media platforms outside Facebook, where a chunk of her followers are from.
Cheriziwa is widely known for her gameplays on VALORANT and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, but she also shows her range by playing various games and genres. Aside from gaming, she also actively vlogs and collaborates with lifestyle and beauty brands.
Ohmyv33nus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmyv33nus (2.7M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhMyV33NUS/ (787K Subscribers)
Johnmar “Ohmyv33nus” Villaluna is best known for his professional role as the roamer and midlaner for the Blacklist International in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and has also represented and won several International ML competitions while representing the Philippines, like the SEA Games and the M World Championships.
He is also currently at the top spot of the highest-earning pro ML players in the Philippines, excluding his brand partnerships and advertisements. When not practicing with the team, he often streamed his ML games while playing with friends or his teammate and real-life partner, Wise.
Biancake
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiancakeGaming (3.6M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biancayao3377 (147K Subscribers)
If you’re active in the DOTA 2 community, you already know or have heard about Biancake (Bianca Yao in real life). She initially gained popularity in the gaming community through DOTA 2 and streaming on Twitch before eventually becoming the first female shoutcaster from the Philippines. Like most top gaming influencers, Biancake is often a top pick for companies to partner with and endorse their brands.
Kristine Santamena
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristineSantamenaPage (4.8M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristineSantamena (370k Subscribers)
Kristine Santamena has come a long way and has gained millions of dedicated followers through her unique charm and streaming consistency, especially on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. She mainly showcases her skills in Mobile Legends and Call of Duty: Mobile but also occasionally streams other games that pique her interest.
Megan Young
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeganYoungPage/ (5.3M Followers)
Meghan Young is more than just a pretty face as the former Miss World 2013, as she is also enthusiastic about playing and streaming games she likes, along with her husband. She’s better known for playing Animal Crossing, Wild Rift, League of Legends, and Ragnarok, and recently, she’s started including Valorant among the games on her list. Aside from playing games and acting, she also does podcasting, vlogging, and brand collaborations.
Dexie Diaz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DexienessDiaz/ (6.3M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DexieDiazFiles (631K Subscribers)
You may recognize Dexie from her acting days and various commercial appearances. However, another side of her life revolves around gaming and streaming, allowing her to be one of the top names in Facebook Gaming with over six million followers. She is best known for streaming Apex Legends, Mobile Legends, and Wild Rift. She is also one of the talents of Tier One Entertainment.
Akosi Dogie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkoSiDogie/ (7.9M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AkosiDogie (6.62M Subscribers)
Akosi Dogie is best known for his role in the Mobile Legends scene as one of the top streamers and influencers of the game, gaining millions of followers watching his comedic acts on various ML gameplays to show off his skills. Aside from streaming, he also had his stint on the ML professional stage, participating as a player and coach.
Alodia Gosiengfiao
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlodiaGosiengfiao (8.1M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alodia9 (1.86M Subscribers)
Alodia has been in the gaming business for a long time and is widely recognized in the community as a talented player and cosplayer. While she is now known for playing and streaming League of Legends, DOTA 2, and other latest games, the older generations of fans know her for her time as a Ragnarok player and cosplayer in the early 2000s.
She remained connected to the industry after finding her passion in gaming and entertainment and co-founded Tier One Entertainment, handling various Esporst and videogame players and influencers in the country, including some of the names on this list, like Bianca Yao (Biancake), Dexie Diaz, and Johnmar “Ohmyv33nus” Villaluna of Blacklist International.
ChooxTV
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChooxTv (13M Followers)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHoOxTV/ (6.54M Subscribers)
Edgar Dumali, better known as ChooxTV, is one of the authorities in Mobile Legends content creation and streaming in the country, amassing almost 20 million followers on Facebook and YouTube. Unlike other gaming content creators who play and stream various games to their liking, Choox concentrates on ML using his squeaky voiceover while playing and trash-talking his opponents and allies.
All the names on this list have accumulated millions of followers from various social media, like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch, but that didn’t happen overnight. Most have been playing, streaming, and creating gaming content for over five years, leading to their eventual success. While it’s easy to say that anyone can be a gaming streamer and earn serious money, that’s not always the case, as you need time and dedication to improve your craft and build your audience.
Did we miss someone? Share them in the comment section and we’ll add them to the list.