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<\/p>\nThe woman behind the brand\u2014what purpose fuels Abi Marquez\u2019s passion and what kind of mark she hopes to leave.<\/p>\n
Behind the viral videos, millions of followers, and the \u201cLumpia Queen\u201d title lies a woman driven by something far more lasting than algorithm hits or fleeting fame. Abi Marquez, a name now synonymous with creative Filipino food content, is also someone deeply rooted in purpose\u2014and quietly focused on legacy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbi is someone who likes to spend her alone time being productive by making something exciting or watching something educational or funny,\u201d she shares. \u201cShe\u2019s also a person who likes to show up for her family and friends and shows them love through cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a simple portrait\u2014but one that reveals the very core of why her content resonates so deeply. At the heart of her work is a kind of warmth that can\u2019t be manufactured. And even as her platform continues to grow, Abi remains anchored by a mission that\u2019s bigger than herself.<\/p>\n
\u201cI always go back to why I started in the first place,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd now, I feel even more grounded because my bigger purpose is so much clearer\u2014to be someone younger girls can look up to, to create comfort videos for OFWs, and to help foreigners who want to learn how to cook Filipino food.\u201d<\/p>\n
That clarity of purpose shows in the way she approaches not just her content but also her well-being. \u201cA huge part of my content is my energy\u2014so if I\u2019m burned out, it really shows. My health, my mindset, and my well-being affect everything I create.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Her influence has evolved from content creator to quiet mentor, especially for a younger generation of aspiring women in media. \u201cI hope that young Filipino creators\u2014especially women\u2014see that if I can do it, they can too. I didn\u2019t start with a big team or a perfect setup. I just had a dream and worked really hard to get to where I am now.\u201d<\/p>\n
The road wasn\u2019t easy\u2014\u201ca lot of sleepless nights and trial and errors\u201d\u2014but Abi never stopped dreaming. \u201cGordon Ramsay was my dream collab, and for the longest time, it felt so out of reach. But I put it on my vision board anyway\u2014and just kept showing up. One video at a time, one small step each day. And somehow, it happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
That message\u2014of showing up, dreaming boldly, and doing the work\u2014is the kind of impact she hopes to pass on. \u201cWhen they scroll through my platforms and watch my videos, I want them to feel like, \u2018maybe I can do that too.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond lumpia and viral recipes, Abi has visions of leading with intention. \u201cI dream of becoming the best leader for my team. Someone who knows how to run things efficiently so we can grow together, create more jobs, and make work more sustainable.\u201d At the same time, she holds close the desire to \u201ckeep making videos that I genuinely enjoy\u2014content that\u2019s meaningful and valuable in helping Filipino food gain the global recognition it deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked how she wants to be remembered, her answer is clear and humble:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d want to be remembered as a Filipina content creator who helped put Filipino food on the global stage. That\u2019s really been the mission from day one. More than just the recipes or the viral videos, I hope people see the bigger picture\u2014that I used my platform to share our culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the long run, Abi envisions herself as more than just a creator. \u201cI see myself as a mix of an entrepreneur, a creative, and a teacher\u2014someone who shares love by teaching people about food, culture, and creativity.\u201d
\nBut most of all, she hopes to build something bigger than herself\u2014\u201csomething that creates opportunities, uplifts others, and leaves a lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Abi Marquez, legacy isn\u2019t about being remembered for fame\u2014it\u2019s about being remembered for what she made possible.<\/p>\n
With a vision rooted in cultural heritage, Abi Marquez inspires aspiring creators to chase their dreams while honoring their roots. #LetsAllWelcome #LetsAllWelcome_AbiMarquez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":257527,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19603],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-257526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lets-all-welcome"],"zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":{"nxtgen_comments":[{"679":"pang international na lumpia queen \ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\udc4f\r","680":"wowowowow lupet nya ohh idol idol idol\r","681":"Nakakaiyak pag sinasabi niya about sa ofw comfort vids \ud83d\ude2d\r","682":"omg ito naaaa future chef celebrity\r","683":"simple lng pero impact sobraaa!!!\r","684":"naalala ko nanay ko kasi nagluluto din sya ng lumpia\r"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=257526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/257527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=257526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=257526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=257526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}