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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Jonald Cortez and the surname or paternal family name is Velasquez.

Cong TV
Velasquez in 2017
Born
Lincoln Cortez Velasquez

(1991-10-27) October 27, 1991 (age 33)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
SpouseViy Cortez (m. 2024)[2]
Children1
Musical career
GenresHeavy metal
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Member ofColn
YouTube information
ChannelsCong TV
Also known asCong TV
Years active2008–present
Genres
  • Comedy
  • vlog
  • travel
  • gaming
Subscribers12.1 million
Views1.88 billion
Associated acts
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers2017
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers2018
Diamond Play Button10,000,000 subscribers2022
Last updated: May 2025

Lincoln Cortez Velasquez (born October 27, 1991), better known by his username Cong TV, is a Filipino YouTuber, vlogger, and online streamer known for his comedy vlogs and diverse content on YouTube. He is widely regarded as one of the leading YouTube personalities in the Philippines.[3][4]

Early life

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Lincoln Cortez Velasquez was born on October 27, 1991, to Marlon Velasquez Sr. and Jovel Cortez Velasquez.[5][6]

Career

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Cong TV established his YouTube channel in 2008 and gained widespread recognition for uploading comedy vlogs and various other content.[7] He is also known as a gaming and live streamer, being affiliated with Tier One Entertainment.[8][9][10] In addition to his online presence, he appeared on the television show My Super D (2016) as the character Moby.

In 2018, he founded the band Coln and released their debut single "Baliw", which received positive feedback and substantial views online.[11] Furthermore, he created 'Team Payaman,' a collective of content creators who rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] The group further gained public attention after participating in Star Magic’s All-Star Basketball Game 2024, where they competed against Donny Pangilinan’s team. Although they did not win the match, Cong TV, who served as their head coach, led the team in delivering an entertaining performance that resonated with the audience and solidified their popularity.[13][14]

On September 25, 2024, Velasquez collaborated with famous American streamer IShowSpeed for a part three of his stream in the Philippines, as a part of his tour in South East Asia.[15]

Personal life

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Cong TV has three siblings: Venice, Marlon Jr., and Patricia. Both Marlon Jr. and Patricia are YouTubers and have surpassed one million subscribers.[16][17]

In December 2020, Cong TV and his girlfriend, fellow vlogger Viy Cortez, experienced the loss of their baby shortly after discovering the pregnancy.[18] A year later, Cortez announced in a vlog that she and Cong TV were expecting another baby.[19] On July 5, 2022, Cortez gave birth to their son, Zeus Emmanuel "Kidlat" Velasquez.[20]

He married Viy Cortez on June 17, 2024, at L’Annunziata Parish Church in Victoria Homes Subdivision, Tunasan, Muntinlupa, with special guest Alodia Gosiengfiao and other internet personalities in attendance.[21] A year later, they welcomed their second child, Tokyo Athena.[22]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2016 My Super D Moby ABS-CBN [23]

Music video

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2018
"Baliw"
COLN
2020
"Lakas"
COLN
2020
"Pake"
COLN
2021
"Habang Buhay"
Zack Tabudlo
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2024
"Pulso"
Zack Tabudlo

References

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  1. ^ "TOP GOOGLE SEARCH OF CONG TV AND ME (NET WORTH NAMIN)", www.youtube.com, Viy Cortez, September 21, 2020, archived from the original on August 31, 2021, retrieved August 31, 2021
  2. ^ "LOOK: Cong TV and Viy Cortez's Dreamy Wedding - when in Manila". Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Biong, Ian (March 17, 2021). "'Pawer!': Cong TV hits 8 million subs on YouTube". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Biong, Ian (December 4, 2020). "Ivana Alawi, Zeinab Harake, Cong TV top YouTube PH creators of 2020". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "LOLOMINATI". YouTube. December 26, 2018. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "BAAO". YouTube. April 27, 2019. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Chua, EJ (May 30, 2022). "Lincoln "Cong TV" Velasquez now has 10M YouTube subscribers". GMA Network. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Anolin, Carlo (April 8, 2021). "Truth x Lakay, Eruption, CongTV in Mobile Legends crossover". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Mallari, Gab (January 22, 2023). "Jared Dillinger set to join Mobile Legends tournament". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (June 16, 2021). "Cong TV takes gaming to another level". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  11. ^ Cong TV (September 28, 2018). COLN - Baliw (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO). Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Licup, Michelle (December 4, 2021). "Team Payaman's content creators changing the rules of stardom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  13. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (June 4, 2024). "Record-breaking crowds flock to Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  14. ^ "Gerald Anderson's team beats Vice Ganda's as Kapamilya celebrities join Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". www.philstar.com. June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  15. ^ IShowSpeed (September 25, 2024). irl stream in Philippines pt 3 🇵🇭 Cebu City. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ "Cong TV's brother Junnie Boy pops the question to girlfriend". www.gmanetwork.com. July 17, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  17. ^ "LOOK: Team Payamansion's Boss Keng, Cong TV's sister Neneng Lamig now engaged – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. March 15, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  18. ^ "Cong TV and Viy Cortez lose baby just days after learning of pregnancy | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  19. ^ "Cong TV and Viy Cortez are having a baby". www.gmanetwork.com. December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  20. ^ Hilario, Abbygael. "LOOK: Photos that prove Baby Kidlat is lucky to have Cong and Viy as his parents". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  21. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 17, 2024). "Internet personalities Cong TV, Viy Cortez are now married". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  22. ^ "Viy Cortez, Cong TV welcome second child Tokyo Athena | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  23. ^ My Super D | Full Episode 49, December 20, 2018, archived from the original on June 10, 2021, retrieved July 31, 2021
  24. ^ Zack Tabudlo – Habang Buhay (Official Music Video) (in Tagalog), September 26, 2021, archived from the original on October 28, 2021, retrieved October 28, 2021
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