Sassa Gurl | |
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 Sassa Gurl (left) with lawyer Chel Diokno and actress Aya Fernandez in 2025 | |
| Born | Neil Guinto |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University (AB) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Neil Guinto, known professionally as Sassa Gurl, [1] is a Filipino comedian, vlogger, and singer who gained popularity on TikTok since 2020. [2] [3]
In her first year of college as a communications major, Sassa dropped out to pursue styling as a way to peek into the world of entertainment. After facing struggles, she returned to school and graduated from Far Eastern University. [4] She then took a call center job so she could afford to buy a secondhand cellphone and start her career as a social media personality. [1] [5]
Raised by traditional conservative Filipino parents, Sassa faced the same challenges as many other children grappling with their gender identity in a country that has yet to enact an anti-discrimination law. Sassa Gurl is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and defines herself as a trans woman, using the pronoun "she/her". [1]
Sassa Gurl is a content creator and social media personality, known for her comedic skits and lip-sync videos across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. She gained additional recognition as the "Drag Runner" on the show, Drag Den . [6]
In 2022, Sassa Gurl became the calendar model for White Castle Whisky, becoming the first LGBTQIA+ individual to be featured in the liquor brand's calendar campaign. [7] [8]
In 2021, Sassa Gurl made her acting debut in the television series Wish Ko Lang . [9] She subsequently appeared in the film Balota and had roles in The Entitled and Takeshi's Castle Philippines. [10] [11]
Sassa Gurl has been involved in several music projects, including the single "Panaginip" with Toni Fowler. [12] She has also contributed to "Aries Rising" by Aries Night and "Pom Pom (Take Me High)" by Manila Luzon. [13] [14] In 2022, she released the single "Lagot!" and in 2023, "Maria Hiwaga", which she co-wrote with Kumareng Harvey and Silas, with Ken Ponce as producer. [15]
| Year | Title | Composer(s) | Ref! |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Lagot" | Harvey Encarnacion | [16] |
| 2023 | "Maria Hiwaga" | Sassa Gurl, Kumareng Harvey, Silas | [17] |
| "Panaginip" (featuring Toni Fowler) | Sassa Gurl | [18] | |
| 2024 | "UMA" | Sassa Gurl, Jelo De Leon | [19] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Bar Boys: After School † | TBA | [20] |
| TBA | Multwoh† | TBA | [21] |
| 2024 | Balota | Babe | [22] |
| 2022 | The Entitled | Kim | [23] |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | Drag Den season 1 | Judge |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Henchman |
| Takeshi's Castle Philippines | Felix Petate | |
| 2024 | Drag Den season 2 | Judge |
| Regal Studio Presents | King / Performer | |
| 2025 | Prinsesa ng City Jail | Barangay Tanod |
| Mga Batang Riles | Lala's Friend | |
| Rainbow Rumble | Contestant |
| Year | Title | Singer/Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hauntingly | Silas |
| 2025 | Dungka! | SB19 |
