Christopher Diwata
Christopher Diwata | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Limay Polytechnic College |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Ronalyn Diwata |
| Children | 2 |
Christopher Diwata is a Filipino comedian, influencer and commercial model who gained popularity and recognition as a contestant in a second season of the It's Showtime segment Kalokalike (2013) when he impersonated Taylor Lautner.[1][2]
Life and background
[edit]Christopher Diwata was born and raised in Orion, Bataan.[3]
After his appearance on It's Showtime and gained initial fame, he discontinued his studies for thinking that he was already earning but the gigs did not last and his initial fame faded. By pursuing his celebrity dreams, he tried to live in Manila but nothing happens.[3][4]
Before he became viral in Tiktok, Diwata is a fish dealer in Bataan but he stopped because his business was struggling and leading him into debt. At that time his wife Ronalyn Diwata has became the provider of the family. Ronalyn and Christopher have been married for nine years. It was Ronalyn who informed him that he had gone viral again.[3]
Because of the unexpected fame again, he was tapped commercial brands to appear in a social media ads, partnership request and more, because of that Diwata was able to provide to his family and pay their debts.[3]
Career
[edit]Diwata's career rose when his video on It's Showtime trend on TikTok, his impersonation with Taylor Lautner and his line "What hafen Vella?" gained popularity and became a meme.[5] Because of that he gained a lot of brand endorsement and was able to buy his own car.[6]
Now, Diwata has a huge following on Tiktok, and also created a YouTube vlog named "Lakbay Diwata channel", where he and his friends visit cemeteries and haunted houses to hunt for ghosts, supernatural beings and they are doing Mukbang.[7][8]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref! |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | It's Showtime | Himself / Contestant, Kalokalike Face 2: Level Up segment | [9] |
| 2025 | Himself / Contestant / Guest, KidSONA segment | [10] | |
| Mga Batang Riles | Chakob | [11][12] | |
| Family Feud | Himself / Player | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (May 18, 2025). "Christopher Diwata of 'What haffen Vella?' popularity jams with Ben&Ben". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Mariano, Dianne (May 16, 2025). "Meet Cristopher Diwata, the man behind the 'What hafen Vella' trend". GMA Network. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Basina, Carby Rose (May 17, 2025). "'What hafen, Vella?': Cristopher Diwata grateful for financial relief his virality brings". GMA Network. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ralph (May 26, 2025). "KILALANIN: Si Christopher Diwata at ang pamosong 'What hafen Vella?'". Balita. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (May 26, 2025). "Who is Christopher Diwata, of 'What Hafen Vella?' fame?". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (June 5, 2025). "Christopher Diwata of 'What hafen Vella' buys car after viral meme". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (May 16, 2025). "'Wha haffen Tanggol?': Christopher Diwata hopes to make it in 'Batang Quiapo'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Lakbay Diwata channel".
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (May 16, 2025). "Meet Cristopher Diwata, the man behind "What hafen, Vella?" trend". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Christopher Diwata returns to 'Showtime'". ABS-CBN. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Cristopher Diwata makes hilarious appearance on 'Mga Batang Riles'". GMA News Online. June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Nardo, Jun (June 6, 2025). "What Hafen Vella guy, aarte na sa riles". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Family Feud: What Hafen Vella? vs Liga ng Kalokalikes". GMA Entertainment. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.