Ninong Ry

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Ninong Ry
Born
Ryan Morales Reyes

(1989-04-19) April 19, 1989 (age 35)
Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines
Education
Occupations
  • Chef
  • content creator
  • market vendor (formerly)
Children2 (1 adopted)
YouTube information
Website ninongry.com
Also known asNinong Ry
Channels Ninong Ry
Years active2020–present
Genres
Subscribers2.41 million
Total views319 million
Associated acts
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers2021
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg1,000,000 subscribers2021
Last updated: September 20, 2024

Ryan Morales Reyes (born April 19, 1989), known professionally as Ninong Ry, is a Filipino vlogger and chef known for his cooking videos that combine humor with culinary instruction. He gained success by posting his video featuring the Filipino dish Kare-kare on Facebook during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also collaborated in cooking with celebrities such as Bea Alonzo, Arthur Nery, Cong TV, and Sarah Geronimo.

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Reyes chose "Ninong" (godfather) as his screen name, considering it more uncommon than "Tito" (uncle), and made it a distinctive part of his branding. His audience is referred to as his "inaanak" (godchildren). [1] He also expanded his career by authoring his first cookbook, Hindi Ito Cookbook ni Ninong Ry, which is set to be officially launched in May 2024. [2]

Early life and education

Ryan Morales Reyes was born and raised in Malabon. He previously worked as a restaurant chef before taking over the family's poultry business in the market after the passing of his father. He cites his father as his greatest influence, having honed his culinary skills as a child while assisting him in the kitchen. [1] [3]

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (BS HRIM), majoring in Culinary arts, from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. [4]

Career

Reyes began sharing cooking videos in July 2020 as a way to pass the time. His first video, which demonstrated how to cook Kare-kare, went viral within two months of being uploaded. [5] Due to his popularity, he was named the 2021 calendar model for White Castle Whiskey, becoming the first male individual to be featured in the liquor brand's calendar campaign. [6]

In June 2022, Reyes collaborated with celebrity chef Boy Logro for a cooking session in his kitchen, followed by sharing aspects of Logro's life after the cooking experience. [7] [8]

In October 2022, Reyes shared a memorable experience in one of his vlogs where he cooked for over 300 detainees at the San Juan City Jail Male Dormitory. He was joined by fellow vlogger Karen Bordador and partnered with Caritas Manila, a branch of Caritas Philippines, to be a part of the National Correctional Consciousness Week initiative. [9] [10]

In September 2023, Filipino singer and songwriter Jose Mari Chan made an unexpected visit to Reyes' kitchen vlog. [11]

Reyes played the role of Chef Kino in the 2023 horror anthology film Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme, specifically in the "Mukbang" episode. [12]

Personal life

Before starting his career as a vlogger, Reyes faced significant financial challenges and accumulated substantial debt. He recalled that he hoped to repay his debts through earnings from social media, with the intention of eventually returning to his previous work as a market vendor. [13]

He suffered second and third degree burns to his face and arms following an accident during a breadmaking workshop, when an oven exploded. He expressed concern about his restaurant, medical expenses, and the potential long-term effects of his burns. [14] [15]

Reyes introduced his newborn son in May 2024. He had announced the pregnancy of his partner Belle Cruz in November 2023 and confirmed they were expecting a boy during a gender reveal party in December. [16]

In July 2024, his home and studio setup in Malabon was submerged in flood due to Typhoon Carina. [17]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleRef.
2023 Shake Rattle & Roll Extreme Chef Kino [18]
Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2023 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself GMA Network [19]
Family Feud [20]
Bubble Gang [21]
2024 Regal Studio Presents Mitoy [22]

Book by Reyes

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