Joel Ravanera (born May 22, 1998),[1] or known online as Malupiton, is a Filipino social media personality and entertainer. He is known for his witty and relatable content in online platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. He also does not use a script for his skits and instead performs them in an impromptu style, which gives his content a "natural" atmosphere while often adding simple props to make his punchlines more effective.[2] Ravanera gained popularity for his humorous takes on everyday Filipino life, usually his videos with signature catchphrases, "Aray Ko!"[a] and "Bossing! Kamusta ang buhay-buhay?"[b] or sometimes shortened to "Boss!".[3][4]
Joel Ravanera was born in Angono, Rizal, but moved to Dasmariñas, Cavite, one month after his birth.[5][1] He graduated from Paliparan National High School.[1] Ravanera initially aspired to become a lawyer, but financial constraints prevented him from pursuing a legal education.[1][6]
He took on various jobs, including selling turon, electronics, and passport covers, and working as a waiter, before becoming a content creator.[7] However, a nightclub manager later persuaded him to consider working as a macho dancer, reportedly enticing him by showcasing the cars owned by other employees.[8]
Career
In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ravanera began uploading humorous videos under his name "Malupiton" with his group of content creators known as "Kolokoys TV".[9]
In 2022, Ravanera and his fellow content creators from "Kolokoys TV", appeared on the Philippine game show Family Feud.[10]
In one of his livestream episodes on YouTube, Lincoln Velasquez, also known as Cong TV, responded to suggestions from viewers to collaborate with Ravanera with his group, which previously appeared alongside Team Payaman during the Team Payaman Fair held in December 2023.[11] Cong TV admitted that Ravanera is one of the creators he watches, expressing great amusement at his content.[11]
In December 2024, he set to star in his debut film titled He’s Dating A Bold Star, with actress Analyn Barro as his leading lady.[12]
In 2025, he made a cameo appearance in the music video for SB19's single "DUNGKA!".[13][14] In the same year, Actor Leandro Baldemor expressed admiration for Ravanera after working with him on a film project. Baldemor made a special appearance in a movie starring under his online username Malupiton, which is reportedly set to be released on Netflix. The film also features Filipino actress Aleck Bovick in the cast.[15] In August, Ravanera was tapped to play in a celebrity exhibition game of the Pilipinas United 3x3 League. Together with De La Salle University guard Kean Baclaan and actor David Licauco, Ravanera participated in an exhibition match against vlogger Rendon Labador's team.[3][16]
Personal life
In December 2024, Ravanera announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Joy Ancheta.[17] They were married in 2025.[18]
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