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00:00 You're watching The Source on CNN Philippines. I'm Menchie Makapagal.

00:08 From Marga to classic Nanay lines to a Voltisfied parody and a love series between a sales lady and a security guard.

00:19 Name it. And this TikTok influencer and content creator definitely has his unique and funny take on it.

00:26 But as the content creator community grows, how do you actually manage to continue creating engaging content?

00:34 Our source today, TikTok influencer and content creator, Christian Antolin.

00:40 Christian, welcome to the program.

00:42 Thank you so much, Ms. Menchie. Happy New Year!

00:45 Happy New Year to you.

00:47 Thank you so much. This is my first New Year.

00:50 Yes.

00:51 For 2024, right?

00:53 So thank you for your time. Let's start by talking about this.

00:58 How did you get into content creation?

01:01 Actually, I think it's very common in the Philippines, not just in the Philippines, but worldwide.

01:09 I started with the pandemic, like other creators.

01:14 And, of course, out of boredom, because the first week, I was like, "I'm not doing anything."

01:23 I want to be productive every day as much as possible.

01:26 So when I started browsing social media platforms, that's when I realized, that's when I thought, "Why don't I just create content?"

01:35 Okay.

01:36 So I can ease my boredom, so I can do something, just be productive.

01:42 What was your background before you got into content creation?

01:45 It's funny because I'm a freelancer, but I'm more into the architectural field.

01:52 Engineering.

01:53 Engineering?

01:54 Yes.

01:55 And now you're in content creation.

01:57 Yes. My life has changed so much.

02:00 From working on making plans to multimedia.

02:06 So are you doing this full-time now, content creation?

02:09 Yes, full-time. I don't have any work to do anymore.

02:13 Well, over the years, you have made several characters that really stood out among netizens.

02:21 We start with Marga.

02:23 Oh my God.

02:24 Guys, come on in.

02:26 I'm sorry, the house is a bit messy.

02:30 [dramatic music]

02:40 It's messy, right? Is this messy?

02:43 Is our house a junk shop?

02:46 Guys, come on in.

02:48 I'm sorry, the house is a bit messy.

02:52 How did you come up with the idea of Marga?

02:56 Marga is a character from a TV show before.

03:02 Okay.

03:03 And Marga's personality is very grumpy.

03:07 And I feel that one of the things that people like, netizens, is that they like people who are brave and brave.

03:18 It's more engaging when people have an attitude.

03:23 It's more natural for us Filipinos.

03:27 We like to watch gossip, fights, and chaos.

03:32 So Marga's character is perfect for me to make my own version.

03:38 So I can introduce her to people.

03:41 Because she's my signature character.

03:45 And they liked it. So okay, let's continue.

03:50 Interesting. So also among your viral hits is a parody of common lines of mothers.

03:57 So let's watch this.

03:59 [dramatic music]

04:00 This is how she looks when she's silent.

04:02 [dramatic music]

04:05 Answer me!

04:07 Are you answering me?

04:09 [dramatic music]

04:12 I'm going to change my voice.

04:14 [dramatic music]

04:16 You're so annoying!

04:19 [dramatic music]

04:20 We were like that back then.

04:22 [dramatic music]

04:25 [audience laughing]

04:27 You know, now that I've become a mom,

04:29 the first line that you said, "Use your eyes, not your mouth."

04:35 I find myself saying that also.

04:37 So is this from your experience?

04:40 I'm not a mother yet.

04:43 But I have a mother.

04:45 That's what she's saying.

04:47 I think I'm happy because people liked it.

04:52 I feel like mothers are geezy.

04:55 They're saying the same things.

04:58 So I was surprised when they liked it.

05:00 I was really impressed by my mom.

05:03 She's really good at saying things.

05:06 So I said, she really became my inspiration.

05:09 She's really that.

05:10 All the things she says,

05:12 even the way I say it,

05:14 I deliver the lines.

05:15 I was really happy because

05:18 they saw their mother's personality in that content.

05:22 What did your family say when they watched that particular clip?

05:25 My mom didn't say anything because she's guilty.

05:28 She's guilty.

05:29 She's that.

05:30 So one of your new content is the love story of a sales lady and a security guard.

05:37 That's what suits you.

05:41 What's your lunch break?

05:42 I'll be there at 1.30.

05:44 There's a lot of people.

05:46 What do you know?

05:47 I don't have a bag.

05:48 I'll just eat there at the cafeteria.

05:50 Who will you eat with?

05:52 Sarah won't eat with us.

05:54 Mark can't either.

05:55 Do you want to eat with us?

05:57 What do you mean by us?

05:58 We don't have anyone.

06:00 You're getting too low.

06:03 I said we'll eat together because you don't have anyone to eat with.

06:06 Why are you going to eat with me?

06:08 We'll have a chit-chat later.

06:10 Why?

06:11 What are you doing?

06:13 I'm just eating with you.

06:14 Come here.

06:15 We'll have a chat later.

06:17 I have an assistant.

06:19 Hi, ma'am.

06:21 I'm just walking around.

06:23 Come here.

06:24 I'm far away.

06:26 I'm right here.

06:28 Aren't you the security guard?

06:30 So what?

06:31 Of course, I'll be watching you.

06:33 Something bad might happen to you.

06:35 You're so stupid.

06:36 What will happen to me?

06:37 How do you conceptualize these storylines?

06:41 Because their characters are so complete.

06:46 When I'm conceptualizing, it's not just based on my personal experience.

06:53 I also look at the POV of other people.

06:58 For example, I wasn't a security guard before.

07:00 I wasn't a sales lady.

07:02 So I think when you go out and look around,

07:07 everything is possible to be content.

07:10 And I used security guard and sales lady as an example.

07:13 Because based on my experience,

07:15 I've seen security guards and sales ladies and other girls who work

07:21 and they make the security guards confused.

07:24 And they have conversations that are a bit...

07:27 They're a bit...

07:28 So I thought, "Oh, this can be a content."

07:30 And I'm not the only one who sees that.

07:34 So that's the initial concept.

07:39 So you're very observant of the people around you.

07:44 Not just people, but things and situations.

07:48 Small things.

07:49 I see possible contents.

07:53 Oh, interesting.

07:54 Okay.

07:55 Lastly, you also join in on trending issues, right?

07:58 You have a KathNiel version of the video.

08:02 Let's watch this.

08:03 Wait, you forgot your monitor.

08:06 Wait.

08:07 This is from me.

08:08 This is for you.

08:09 For me?

08:12 Yes.

08:13 This will help you move on.

08:16 Move on from what?

08:20 From the issues lately.

08:23 Like the 125 million and 11 days in the confidential fund.

08:28 And Michelle didn't make it in the top 5.

08:32 And the issue of the KathNiel separation.

08:36 Let's move on.

08:37 Use this.

08:39 No.

08:40 Huh?

08:41 We're not moving on?

08:43 Why?

08:44 What do you know about my feelings?

08:48 Actually, I don't know.

08:51 I just asked Celine because you're closer.

08:54 I don't know what I'm going to give you.

08:57 She said, I'm going to give you this because she knows you better.

09:02 Even Celine?

09:03 Even Celine, I'm with everyone, I know everything.

09:08 You don't know my decisions.

09:10 I don't know anything, Ellie.

09:11 I just asked Celine what I'm going to give you.

09:13 Because I don't know what I'm going to give you.

09:15 Because it's hard to give you.

09:17 Only Celine knows you here.

09:20 I'm not Celine.

09:22 I can't be her.

09:24 That's right.

09:26 You're not Celine.

09:28 And you will never be Celine.

09:30 Celine is not a medicine and should not be used for any kind of illness.

09:34 Even if you ask Celine.

09:36 This is the suggestion I gave you.

09:38 I just asked her, Ellie.

09:40 Why are you angry?

09:42 Celine, where are you?

09:46 Your friend is angry with me.

09:48 She's here.

09:49 So obviously, you're the on-cam talent.

09:51 Yes.

09:52 But who is the editor and writer?

09:54 Is it still you?

09:55 It's me.

09:56 All of it?

09:57 Yes, all of it.

09:58 I'm really a one-man show.

09:59 And the shooting?

10:00 Yes, it's all me.

10:02 Wow.

10:04 How long does it take you to...

10:07 It's long.

10:11 If it's that kind of content, it's very boring and laborious.

10:17 But I don't see myself getting tired or complaining.

10:24 Because I think I'm living my passion.

10:26 I'm living my dream.

10:28 Because this is one of my dreams.

10:30 To make parodies of skits.

10:33 We'll talk more about your passions right after taking this short break.

10:38 This is The Source on CNN Philippines.

10:40 Please stay tuned.

10:41 [Music]

10:46 I cooked all of these for you, Ate.

10:48 And your favorite.

10:49 Mama, thank you very much.

10:52 You know that I love chicken nuggets.

10:54 Me too, Mama.

10:56 She's so annoying.

10:57 I'm like a small bird.

10:59 But anyways, I love you so much.

11:02 That's why I bought that ball for you.

11:04 Mama, because I'm so hungry.

11:06 Don't talk.

11:07 If you're hungry, eat.

11:08 Eat because I cooked all of these for you.

11:11 Thank you, Mama.

11:13 Thank you, Mama.

11:15 You're watching The Source on CNN Philippines.

11:19 I'm Menchie Macapagal.

11:20 And our source today, TikTok influencer and content creator, Christian Antolin.

11:26 So Christian, we just saw some of your creations online.

11:32 How do you gauge if people like it?

11:36 Is it always based on views?

11:38 Because your last video had 6 million views.

11:42 Wow.

11:43 6 million views.

11:44 Your mom's video had 10 million views.

11:45 And your Marga video had 3 million views.

11:47 So how do you gauge if something is "patok"?

11:50 In every social media platform, there's an analytics.

11:54 You can see if your engagement is good or if the performance of your content is good.

12:01 But if you're a normal netizen and not a content creator,

12:06 if you look at the post, and you see a lot of comments, views, and shares,

12:13 it means that your engagement is good.

12:16 Even if you're a normal person, you can see that your engagement is good.

12:20 If you see a lot of comments and shares outside of the post,

12:25 it means that your engagement is good.

12:27 And you said this is like your dream come true for you, right?

12:30 So on a personal note, how has content creation changed your life?

12:35 Like what I said earlier, I'm in the architectural engineering field.

12:41 And my life was so twisted when I got to know content creators.

12:47 And a lot happened.

12:49 In fairness, I was able to provide for my family.

12:52 I survived the pandemic.

12:54 Because of that, I got a job, opportunities,

12:57 I got to know big brands, and so on.

13:00 And that's when my life was so twisted in creating content.

13:06 But what are your tips for those who are aspiring to be content creators as well?

13:13 Be true to yourself, or do what you want to do.

13:20 Because there are so many kinds of content creators, not just in making skits.

13:24 There are those who educate, there are doctors,

13:29 there are teachers, there are people from different fields.

13:35 I think social media is good because you can share whatever you have outside of social media,

13:43 regardless of what your profession is.

13:46 Like you, Ms. Menchu, you can be a news anchor,

13:50 you can also be a content creator,

13:52 you can share news or your opinions on each news.

13:56 It's like that.

13:57 Yes.

13:58 Start with TikTok, Ms. Menchu.

14:01 Okay, I'll think about it. I'll get some tips from you.

14:04 All right, thank you very much, Christian.

14:07 And congratulations.

14:08 Thank you so much. And happy new year again.

14:11 And happy new year once again.

14:12 And thank you for joining us here on The Source.

14:14 Sitting in for Pinky Web, I'm Menchu Makapagal, you're watching CNN Philippines.

14:18 [Music]

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