The Philippines’ very own ‘Internet’s Lumpia Queen’ adds another feather to her cap.
23-year-old Filipina internet personality Abi Marquez has once again showcased the nation’s talent on a global stage after bagging her newest recognition from a prestigious award-giving body.
Known as ‘Lumpia Queen,’ she received a Best in Silver award in the Media/Entertainment category for Social Features – Best Overall Social Presence at the 19th Annual w3 Awards held last October 2, 2024.
The award recognizes of her “exceptional contributions to the digital landscape,” and joined other notable Best in Silver awardees like The Darkroom and EPAM Continuum.
As for the same category, Abi was in the leagues of the AARP TikTok Channel, First We Feast, and Bank of America – Enterprise Creative Solutions, which all took home the Best in Gold award.
The W3 Awards honor creative excellence in various digital fields, which includes websites, advertising, marketing, mobile apps, and social media. This year’s competition showcased top-tier talent and innovative projects from around the world.
“Abi’s remarkable ability to blend creativity with social media has rightfully earned her the Best in Silver in the 19th Annual w3 Awards,” says Kat Bautista, COO of NYMA, the talent management team representing Abi.
She adds, “NYMA takes immense pride in Abi’s achievements, as they not only signify her personal success but also represent a collective triumph for Filipinos. Her accomplishments reflect our shared pride and progress.”
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.
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.
Adding to that, Marquez was also recently handpicked by Tatler Asia to be part of their prestigious Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow list.