The Filipina internet sensation has been getting recognition left-and-right internationally.
23-year-old Filipino food content creator Abi Marquez, popularly known by her moniker as the ‘Lumpia Queen’ of the Internet, is celebrating two of her major achievements this year.
In May, she was included in the Media, Marketing, and Advertising category of the ninth edition of Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list, which gave the spotlight to 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers in the region.
She joined the leagues of fellow Filipinos composed of content creator-pharmacist Arshie Larga, rapper Ez Mil, entrepreneurs Amanda Cua and Mikaela Helene Reyes, and artists Joshua Serafin and Chia Amisola.
Adding to that, Marquez was also recently handpicked by Tatler Asia to be part of their prestigious Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow list.
According to the Gen.T website, this list “recognizes the most promising young leaders shaping Asia’s future. They are the trailblazing entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers who are making a positive impact in the region.”
The list also includes honorees from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Southeast Asian region.
For the ‘Lumpia Queen,’ she was listed for her impact on Media and Marketing, Entertainment, and Food and Beverage, for “spotlighting the intricacies of Filipino cuisine.”
Other Filipinos on the Gen.T list are journalist Patricia Evangelista, venture builder Carlo Flordeliza, and restaurateur Amado Fores.
Other achievers in the list include robotics executive Daryl Lim of Singapore, emotional intelligence educator Matthew Kwok of Hong Kong, and biotech entrepreneur Yanni Ching Xin Yan of Malaysia.
With these achievements, Marquez shared her gratitude and said: “I am incredibly honored to be named in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Tatler’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow. These recognitions are a testament to the unwavering support of my amazing community, my dedicated team at NYMA, and my loving family and friends. I am grateful beyond words for the opportunity.”
Meanwhile, Kat Bautista, COO of Marquez’s agency NYMA, expressed her pride: “We are incredibly proud as she continues to bring Filipino cuisine and talent to the global stage. Abi’s journey is characterized by remarkable achievements—from winning The 28th Annual Webby Awards People’s Voice award to earning a James Beard Media Award nomination, and now these prestigious recognitions by Forbes and Tatler.”
“She is not just making waves in the kitchen; she is a digital dynamo, an inspiration for the next generation of creators and food enthusiasts, and a young mover and shaker in the Asian region,” Bautista added.
Abi Marquez began posting her food videos in 2022, and developed a community on social media, particularly on the video-first platform TikTok where she has amassed more than 3 million followers.
She also bagged the said platform’s ‘Creator of the Year for Food’ and ‘TikTok Philippines Foodie of the Year’ awards in 2023.