The Rise of Filipino YouTubers In 

Austria
Social media is the avenue where people in all walks of like connect and
communicate. Naturally, with the rise of websites like Facebook, Twitter, and
YouTube, these social media networks have given people an opportunity to be
exposed to a large audience.

BLOGGING was an informal medium of expression and an account of personal

experiences updated regularly by their writers or content creators on the worldwide
web. Until it became popular during the rise of social media as a more
tangible, authentic reference materials for many subjects like fashion, lifestyle,
technology, food, cooking, travel and more.

Then we saw more blogs and bloggers becoming social media endorsers, thus the
term – social media influencers.

As the internet and social media becomes even more complex and advanced, people
are turning from newspaper to online news portals… and from written words to
photos and now… videos. Even the very popular social networking sites like
Facebook has evolved from a simple photo sharing site to sharing of videos.

Without a doubt, video log – or what is now popularly known as VLOGGING is

making its mark as one of the most powerful and effective way to capture an
audience. With the lessening attention span and constant mobility of people, a few
minutes video could already convey a strong message or promote a certain
cause. With YOUTUBE as one of the widely used site, users are allowed to post
videos and create a channel just like creating an account on Facebook and other
social networking sites. And recently, Facebook and Instagram have also introduced
a feature where users can upload videos in the form of Stories.

Philippine-European Press wants to introduce some of the FILIPINO YOUTUBERS

IN Austria who are making waves and gaining more and more followers through their
different video contents.

1. Marites Rietsch – MariTheExplorer

  (as of 11.09.2019): 222 videos
 VLOG CLASSIFICATION: Shopping, Life in Vienna, Fashion and Travel
 STARTED UPLOADING VIDEOS: 1 year ago
 DESCRIBE THE VLOGS IN ONE LINE: An online odyssey of her life in Austria as
Shopping Vlogger and the beautiful places she visited.
 SCHEDULE OF UPLOAD: regularly

2. Jilliane Morada – JILLSTREET

 (as of 11.09.2019): 1,118 subscribers; 85 Videos
 VLOG CLASSIFICATION: Festival related videos and Random Vlog such as
travel, Filipino and Austrian events and lifestyle
 STARTED UPLOADING VIDEOS: early 2019
 DESCRIBE THE VLOGS IN ONE LINE: It aims to inspire others by sharing her
passion
 SCHEDULE OF UPLOAD: regularly
 3. John Morada – JOHN2M Channel
 (as of 11.09.2019): 22 videos
 VLOG CLASSIFICATION: Travel, Tourism, Photography
 STARTED UPLOADING VIDEOS: 1 month ago
 DESCRIBE THE VLOGS IN ONE LINE: His purpose is to introduce new places,
as well as interesting people and culture.

4. Johna Penanueva
 (as of 11.09.2019): 53 videos
 VLOG CLASSIFICATION: Tourism in Austria and Food vlogs
 STARTED UPLOADING VIDEOS: early 2018
 DESCRIBE THE VLOGS IN ONE LINE: Her vlogs would be more of what’s about
happening around her, anything that could showcase her skills in story telling
and videography.
 SCHEDULE OF UPLOAD: regularly

In the coming days, we can expect more quality vlogs to come out from these
talented vloggers. JillStreet (Jilliane Morada) contends that she has lot of plans in
order to improve her videos and contents.

“As Vlogger, it is not enough that we have followers and fans. We regard also the
prominent vloggers and follow their examples. We take into consideration the signs
of the times. It means we should adapt ourselves to new trends including the social
media and current events. For instance the latest trends on editing that attract the
viewing public. Indeed, it is a never ending process of learning in order to improve
our videos and contents,” Jilliane said.

Through video blogging Marites Rietsch (MariTheExplorer) was able to overcome

her depression.

“Vlogging helps me a lot in my life as Overseas Filipino Worker. Before I experienced

a lot of depression most especially when I lost my job and got sick. I asked myself
what could I do in order to overcome my depression. By watching Youtube videos, I
was a bit relieved from my loneliness and came to point of telling myself, why not do
the same. That was the starting point of my career as Youtuber,” Marites contended.

Johna Penanueva on the other hand considers her Channel as a chance to promote
Filipino culture.

“I would consider myself as a normal Youtuber. I only want to show my audience and
subscribers the places I visited in Austria. I also have videos about Filipino foods. It is
a way of sharing the Filipino culture through Vlogging,” Johna said.

John Morada, the only man in the Vienna Pinoy Vlogger scene developed his
passion on Vlogging when he posted a video of his family taking walks around
Vienna and got a lot of views. John also vlogs about health lifestyle and photography.

The Pinoy Vloggers have tips for aspiring Vloggers:

Marites: My advice to aspiring Vloggers: Be patient and enjoy what you are doing.
Jill: If you have an interesting content, vlog it! Showcase yourself and the place
where you are. Build up your confidence! If others can do it, you can likewise do it!

As story tellers, just like the bloggers, vloggers must continue to enhance their
creativity, develop engaging contents, try to be relevant as much as possible (not just
following a fad), without losing their “identity” as a creator. And we see bright lights
beaming from these young and brilliant minds. – END

Note: If you are a FILIPINO VLOGGER in Austria and your channel is not on this list, kindly
contact me and I would be glad to include your channel here. Email me at:
editor@philippine-press.com

Hector Pascua, ABS-CBN News, Vienna