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 eagerness 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 greatest 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 throughout 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 stored him indoors, he would keep in his room, dreaming up attention-grabbing eventualities to maintain himself entertained.
Wanting again, he realizes these moments sparked the creativity behind his comedic skits at present.
“Siguro tungod sakong pag ka imaginative and overthinker since pag kabata nangita lang kog “space” na i believe nindot didto ibuga ang akong pagka overthinker ug imaginative which is comedy skits…,”
Younger Zeke Abella flashes a “wacky” smile whereas Mommy Jasmine takes him for a spin at a mall in Davao Metropolis, 2014. | Contributed Photographs
‘Internetan Collection’
Like the youngsters born within the newer technology, Zeke discovered his area of interest in navigating the Web, particularly social media. In 2021, he received his first main push to reputation in social media when his “Internetan Collection” 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!!♬ unique 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 Stay sequence really ignited his ardour, the place he would interview strangers by way of the web site Omegle or be part of random stay broadcasts by Tiktok creators and spark conversations, typically resulting in laughable ones.
@zekeabella12unhappy story :((♬ unique sound – Zeke Abella
“Pure rajud and natural ang mga happenings pure good vibes ug kakulitan,” Zeke mentioned.
Earlier than his skits gained traction on-line, Zeke Abella was constantly releasing unique music content material as early as 2020. He uploads his music, each unique creations and covers of well-known songs by worldwide artists, on YouTube and, just lately, additionally on Spotify.
This proves that Zeke had an inventive soul all alongside. Ultimately, he found out 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 grew to become 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.
Nonetheless, amidst his newfound fame, Zeke admitted that dropping contact with folks he knew earlier than TikTok grew to become 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 buddies 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.”
Nonetheless, one of many many constructive outcomes he gained from his TikTok journey was regaining his braveness and confidence, for which he’s very grateful.
“Na-change ako life when it comes to (confidence) to precise kung kinsa ko kay naay maka-appreciate na daghan tao.”
Zeke Abella’s help system
Being humorous and being described as an “simple breezy” is considerably innate for Zeke, and why wouldn’t it’s? If he’s surrounded by a household who all the time will get fun 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 robust 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 superb 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 Photographs
Throughout the transient 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 mentioned.
Zeke additionally talked about the function 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 needs 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 appropriate 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 needs to enterprise into the world of film-making. He shares how he’s keen on exploring some movie codecs gaining reputation at present, like quick skits from Saturday Night time Stay (SNL) and sketch comedy setups just like Key and Peele.
However as of now, his high objectives in life are to turn out to be more healthy and all the time be looking out for the freshest concept to include into his comedic skits, proving how a lot he treasures his profession now and desires 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
Wanting again on his journey, Zeke expressed gratitude for his decisions, whether or not on impulse or after days of pondering. These choices allowed him to study, little by little, the mechanisms he wanted to grasp for content material creation.
And his message for many who need to create content material? End up amidst all of the movies you could have been digesting on-line, he says. Create one thing distinctive to your self solely, and your creativity will movement ten instances 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 mentioned.
