Filipino Creators Abi Marquez and Christian Bautista Shine at the 46th Telly Awards

Two well-loved Filipino personalities are making headlines once again, this time on the international stage. Content creator Abi Marquez and singer-actor Christian Bautista brought home honors from the 46th Annual Telly Awards, a prestigious event that highlights outstanding video and television content from across the globe.

Christian Bautista, known for his romantic ballads and long-standing presence in the Philippine entertainment scene, snagged his very first Telly Award this year. The award was for his digital series Matching Outfits, a charming collaboration with his wife, Kat. The concept is simple yet irresistible, matching clothes, fun themes, and lots of love. The couple’s playful fashion content has captured the hearts of fans and fellow celebrities alike, drawing over 41 million views across various social media platforms. It’s easy to see why, there’s something joyful about seeing real-life love expressed through style and shared laughs.

While Christian celebrated his first Telly win, Abi Marquez took home three Silver Telly Awards for different projects she’s been passionately working on. Her TikTok content, well-loved by over 4.4 million followers, won in the Online Series category. With her energetic cooking videos and a focus on making Filipino recipes fun and relatable, Abi has created a digital space where food and culture meet effortlessly. Her audience isn’t just watching to learn recipes, they’re connecting with Filipino heritage, one dish at a time.

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Abi’s second award came from her Mabuhay World campaign, a project that has taken her overseas to collaborate with food creators from other countries. The campaign introduces Filipino dishes to new audiences and gives a warm welcome to global palates. It also brings creators together in an annual gathering, turning Filipino food into a global celebration.

And then there’s the viral vlog that capped it all off, Gordon Ramsay Doesn’t Like My Beef Wellington. In this video, Abi remakes Ramsay’s iconic dish with a Filipino twist, using lumpia as inspiration. The result? Nearly 80 million views and a once-in-a-lifetime collab with the British chef himself. For many fans who followed her journey from the beginning, this felt like a full-circle moment, watching a local creator go from home kitchen videos to cooking alongside a world-famous chef.

This year’s Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from across six continents, showcasing everything from high-end productions to content made by individuals with just a camera and a dream. For Filipino creators like Abi and Christian, these wins are more than just trophies, they’re proof that Filipino creativity and culture can connect with audiences everywhere.

Whether it's through a heartwarming outfit reel or a deliciously reimagined recipe, both creators are showing that authenticity and passion are what truly resonate.