Zeke Abella, 19, Rising Tiktok Content material Creator

CONSOLACION, Cebu—In a world of fleeting fame and numerous TikTok movies, rising Tiktok creator Zeke Abella stands out—not only for his humor shared with folks on-line, but additionally for the fervour that drives his love for making folks snigger, one humorous video at a time.

Who’s Zeke Abella?

Zeke Abella, 19, is a content material creator from Lapu-Lapu Metropolis, Cebu. In Could 2024, he graduated from senior highschool at one of many largest universities in Cebu Metropolis.

In an interview with CDN Digital, Zeke shared that his household was initially from Davao, however determined to switch to Cebu Metropolis in the course of the pandemic again in 2020. Throughout that transition, he began his small video gimmicks on-line.

Rising up, Zeke had an imaginative thoughts. On wet days or when boredom saved him indoors, he would keep in his room, dreaming up fascinating eventualities to maintain himself entertained.

Trying again, he realizes these moments sparked the creativity behind his comedic skits at present.

Younger Zeke Abella flashes a “wacky” smile whereas Mommy Jasmine takes him for a spin at a mall in Davao Metropolis, 2014. | Contributed Pictures

‘Internetan Sequence’

Like the children born within the newer era, Zeke discovered his area of interest in navigating the Web, particularly social media. In 2021, he received his first main push to recognition in social media when his “Internetan Sequence” on Tiktok went viral.

Zeke playfully portrays characters impressed by widespread Filipinos we meet out and in of our native “Internetan,” and netizens deeply relate to his humorous but nostalgic sentiments.

@zekeabella12IM THE KING OF INTERNETAN SERIES!!♬ authentic sound – krazeke – Zeke Abella

Along with his rising engagement and followers, Zeke was impressed to create extra comedic skits on TikTok. He produced a number of extra items of content material that tickled his followers’ humorous bone.

In keeping with Zeke, among the many sequence he created, his Omegle sequence and the Tiktok Reside sequence actually ignited his ardour, the place he would interview strangers by way of the web site Omegle or be a part of random dwell broadcasts by Tiktok creators and spark conversations, typically resulting in laughable ones.

@zekeabella12unhappy story :((♬ authentic sound – Zeke Abella

“Pure rajud and natural ang mga happenings pure good vibes ug kakulitan,” Zeke stated.

Earlier than his skits gained traction on-line, Zeke Abella was constantly releasing authentic music content material as early as 2020. He uploads his music, each authentic creations and covers of well-known songs by worldwide artists, on YouTube and, just lately, additionally on Spotify.

This proves that Zeke had a creative soul all alongside. Finally, he discovered the best way to nurture it and what to make of it.

A part of the journey

Alongside Zeke’s breakthrough on social media got here a brand new life-style he needed to adapt to. What started within the confines of Zeke’s bed room quickly turned a actuality as folks began recognizing him on the streets.

“Daghan na maka acknowledge nako when mulakaw ko, which nonetheless shocks me till now,” Zeke shared.

Nevertheless, amidst his newfound fame, Zeke admitted that shedding contact with folks he knew earlier than TikTok turned inevitable. He accepted it as a part of the journey.

Zeke Abella, 19, Tiktok Content material Creator | Photograph from his IG: zeekui

“Frankly talking, sa akong mga mates pud earlier than sa tiktok na discover napud nako na naa nasad mi kanya kanyang pursuits ug priorities sa kinabuhi so panagsa nalang jud mi magazine bonding.”

However, one of many many optimistic outcomes he gained from his TikTok journey was regaining his braveness and confidence, for which he’s very grateful.

“Na-change ako life by way of (confidence) to specific kung kinsa ko kay naay maka-appreciate na daghan tao.”

Zeke Abella’s help system

Being humorous and being described as an “straightforward breezy” is considerably innate for Zeke, and why wouldn’t or not it’s? If he’s surrounded by a household who all the time will get amusing out of him, leaving trails of smiles wherever he goes, and now sharing it with folks on-line.

Rising up, Zeke was surrounded by a powerful help system, together with his Mama Jasmine, his Papa Ryan, Lola Ely, Uncle Tom, and his Ate Fiona. He shared with CDN Digital how these wonderful people formed him into what he’s at present.

Zeke Abella along with his household as his help system all through his life and journey towards Content material Creating | Contributed Pictures

In the course of the temporary interview, Zeke additionally shared that he grew up in a ‘co-parenting association,’ along with his mom and father separated however nonetheless elevating him and his siblings in their very own methods.

Although his household is deemed unconventional, he assures that his relations, from his mom’s and father’s sides, have all the time ensured that he’s surrounded with the love and help he and his siblings deserve.

“Though naa could lapses however atleast naningkamot gihapon sila to be a mother or father,” Zeke stated.

Zeke additionally talked about the position his Uncle Tom performed in his life whereas rising up, saying how his uncle modified his perspective in seeing life as it’s.

“Akong Uncle Tom usa sa mga tao na ni information sakoa karun ni assist pud sa mga mindset nako sa kinabuhi.”

Plans in content material creation

After graduating from senior highschool, Zeke desires to proceed his research and pursue a level in Mass Communications. He’s most enthusiastic about this as a result of he’s honest about following his profession as a content material creator. Right here, he’ll study the ins and outs of social media and get the correct training in content material creation.

“I can see myself pursuing content material creation on TikTok and hopefully sa uban pang mga medium as a result of love gyud nako ang idea sa content material creation,” talked about Zeke.

If given the chance, Zeke additionally desires to enterprise into the world of film-making. He shares how he’s all in favour of exploring some movie codecs gaining recognition at present, like brief skits from Saturday Night time Reside (SNL) and sketch comedy setups just like Key and Peele.

However as of now, his high targets in life are to change into more healthy and all the time be looking out for the freshest thought to include into his comedic skits, proving how a lot he treasures his profession now and needs to develop and study from it, too.

“Paningkamotan na ma ampingan nako akong profession ug mga maka bless pa ug makapakatawa makapalipay pag daghan tao.”

Zeke Abella, Tiktok Content material Creator | Photograph from IG: zeekui

Trying again on his journey, Zeke expressed gratitude for his selections, whether or not on impulse or after days of pondering. These selections allowed him to study, little by little, the mechanisms he wanted to grasp for content material creation.

And his message for individuals who need to create content material? End up amidst all of the movies you might have been digesting on-line, he says. Create one thing distinctive to your self solely, and your creativity will move ten occasions higher with that, he provides.

“Be your self ayaw mog kahadlok mu discover sa (inyong) sarili… As soon as makakuha nakag traction AMPINGI PLEASE,” Zeke stated.