YouTube
In 2008, Velasquez began creating and uploading videos on YouTube and Vine. His first video, an MTV-style parody of "Rebound" by Silent Sanctuary, was uploaded on December 1. [7] He initially gained recognition through humorous short videos, then shifted to serious vlogging, which led to his rise to fame. [8]
In 2018, as PUBG: Battlegrounds surged in popularity, Velasquez ventured into gaming and started streaming titles such as PUBG Mobile , Call of Duty Mobile , Mobile Legends: Bang Bang , and Valorant on his social media platforms. [9] [10] [11] Thereafter, he became a talent of the Philippine esports and video gaming–oriented entertainment agency Tier One Entertainment, having been discovered for his potential in gaming and streaming by two of its founding members, Alodia Gosiengfiao and Tryke Gutierrez. [12] [13]
Velasquez leads Team Payaman, a content creator collective that began in 2015 as a hobby and gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2020, the group had transitioned into a professional endeavor, producing relatable, real-life content on YouTube for a Filipino audience. [14] The group gained further public exposure through their participation in the 2024 and 2025 Star Magic All-Star Basketball Games, where they competed against Donny Pangilinan’s team, led by Velasquez, and were defeated in both matches. [15] [16] [17]
On September 25, 2024, Velasquez collaborated with famous American streamer IShowSpeed for a part three of his stream in the Philippines, as a part of his tour in South East Asia. [18]
Acting and musical career
He had the opportunity to act in the 2016 Philippine television drama-fantasy series My Super D , in which he portrayed the character Moby. He plays lead guitar and performs lead vocals for the band Coln, which he founded in September 2018, coinciding with the composition of their debut track, "Baliw", which received substantial viewership and favorable critical reception on YouTube for its music video, subsequently leading to a series of live performance engagements. [19]
