MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In a resounding win for Filipino creatives, food content creator Abi Marquez and music icon Christian Bautista earned top honors at the 46th Annual Telly Awards, a prestigious global platform recognizing outstanding video and television work across screens.
For singer-actor Christian Bautista, this marks a career milestone with his first-ever Telly Award, won for his digital series “Matching Outfits”, which he co-creates with his wife, Kat Bautista. The series, awarded Bronze in the Beauty, Fashion & Shopping category, showcases the couple’s lighthearted fashion experiments, where their effortless chemistry and coordinated outfits have captivated audiences worldwide. With over 41.2 million views across platforms, the series exemplifies how authentic storytelling and charm can transcend conventional formats.
Meanwhile, digital sensation Abi Marquez continued her meteoric rise with an impressive three Silver Telly Awards, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in digital food storytelling.
Her TikTok channel, which boasts a vibrant community of over 4.4 million followers, was recognized in the Online Series, Shows & Segments category. Known for her playful and accessible approach to cooking, Abi’s content celebrates Filipino flavors with flair and heart, resonating deeply across generations and geographies.
Marquez’ “Mabuhay World” campaign earned accolades in the Food & Beverage category. The campaign, a tribute to Filipino hospitality and cuisine, spotlights cross-cultural collaborations with international creators and culminates in an annual celebration of Filipino food artistry.
Her viral video “Gordon Ramsay Doesn’t Like My Beef Wellington” took home a win in the Social Video category. In a surreal full circle moment, Abi recreated Ramsay’s iconic dish with a lumpia inspired twist during his visit to the Philippines. The video earned laughs, admiration and nearly 80 million views across platforms. The vlog offers a heartfelt glimpse into the nerves and dreams behind the viral success.
The Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries this year from across six continents, spotlighting a wide range of creative work from big-budget campaigns to self-produced social content. What started in 1979 as a way to recognize local TV commercials has since grown into one of the industry’s most inclusive honors, celebrating excellence across all screens.
