Abi Marquez, famously generally known as “Lumpia Queen” on TikTok, acquired her award on the twenty eighth Annual Webby Awards.
On social media, the meals content material creator shared some snaps from the awarding ceremony held on Tuesday at Cipriani Wall Avenue in New York Metropolis, United States.
“First Filipino from the Philippines to win The Webby Award, due to you!” Abi started in her submit.
“It is a celebration of Filipino meals, expertise, and the hardwork of so many individuals. Grateful past phrases for the prospect to fly to New York, symbolize our nation, and cherish this second as a core reminiscence. THIS IS OUR WIN,” she added.
In her profitable speech, the meals creator merely stated, “Philippines, that is for you.”
Marquez was named the Individuals’s Voice Winner within the Common Social: Meals & Drink Class of the awards group.
That is simply the tip of the iceberg for Abi. This Could, it was introduced that the Filipina content material creator was among the many nominees within the prestigious James Beard 2024 Media Awards below the social media account class.
With over 3.3 million followers on TikTok, Abi is among the main meals content material creators within the nation. One among her most well-known movies is a Jollibee-inspired peach mango pie created with lumpia wrapper.
Established in 1996 and introduced by the Worldwide Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, The Webby Awards honors excellence in 9 main media varieties: Web sites and Cell Websites; Video; Promoting; Media & PR; Apps & Software program; Social; Podcasts; Video games; and AI, Metaverse & Digital.
— Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Built-in Information
