Filipino stars Abi Marquez and Christian Bautista shine at 46th Telly Awards

Filipino content creators Abi Marquez and Christian Bautista emerged as standout winners at the 46th Telly Awards, a prestigious international recognition for excellence in video and television content.

Christian Bautista wins for fashion series with wife Kat

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista earned his first Telly Award with a Bronze in the Beauty, Fashion & Shopping category for his hit digital series Matching Outfits, created alongside his wife, Kat Bautista. The lighthearted series features the couple coordinating their fashion choices in playful videos that have captivated millions. Their chemistry and creativity have made each video a viral sensation, with the top five episodes pulling in over 41.2 million views.

Celebrity fans have also joined the hype, leaving praise in the comments for the Bautistas’ fun-loving style and authentic relationship. Matching Outfits continues to resonate with viewers across platforms for its charm and originality.

Abi Marquez takes home three Silver Telly Awards

Food content creator Abi Marquez secured an impressive three Silver Telly Awards, cementing her status as one of the Philippines’ most influential digital storytellers.

Her wins include:

• Online Series, Shows & Segments – for her engaging TikTok content

• Food & Beverage – for her culturally rich Mabuhay World campaign

• Social Video – for her viral vlog “Gordon Ramsay Doesn’t Like My Beef Wellington”

Abi’s TikTok account, with over 4.4 million followers, is known for making Filipino cuisine approachable and fun. From traditional dishes to creative trends, her videos are easy to follow, visually engaging, and proudly Filipino in tone and content.

Spotlight on Mabuhay World and a dream collab with Gordon Ramsay

The Mabuhay World campaign highlights the warm, welcoming nature of Filipino food culture, with Abi collaborating with international creators to introduce Filipino dishes to new global audiences. The project also hosts annual events in the Philippines, further pushing local cuisine into the spotlight.

Her viral Beef Wellington vlog, inspired by her dream collaboration with Gordon Ramsay, has already garnered nearly 80 million views. In it, she puts a Filipino twist on the British classic by turning it into a lumpia-style dish—earning Ramsay’s attention and capturing the imagination of fans everywhere.

The 46th Telly Awards, which drew more than 13,000 entries from around the globe, honored both big-budget productions and self-made digital creatives. Abi Marquez and Christian Bautista’s victories represent a powerful moment for Filipino creators on the world stage, proving that authentic storytelling and cultural pride resonate universally.