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(Redirected from Lincoln Cortez Velasquez) Filipino YouTuber and entertainer (born 1991) In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cortez and the surname or paternal family name is Velasquez.

Cong TV
Velasquez in 2017
BornLincoln Cortez Velasquez
(1991-10-27) October 27, 1991 (age 33)
NationalityFilipino
Alma materTechnological University of the Philippines (Tech.)
Occupations
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
SpouseViy Cortez (m. 2024)
Children1
Musical career
OriginCagayan, Philippines
GenresHeavy metal
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Member ofColn
YouTube information
Also known asCong TV
ChannelsCong TV
Years active2008–present
Genres
  • comedy
  • vlog
  • travel
  • gaming
Subscribers11.9 million
Total views1.79 billion
Associated acts
Creator Awards
100,000 subscribers2017
1,000,000 subscribers2018
10,000,000 subscribers2022

Last updated: July 9, 2024
Musical artist

Lincoln Cortez Velasquez (born October 27, 1991), better known by his username Cong TV, is a Filipino YouTuber, vlogger, and online streamer. He is known for his comedy videos on YouTube.

Velasquez is often also considered one of the top YouTube personalities in the Philippines.

Early life

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

Career

Velasquez began uploading videos to YouTube in 2008. He started out as a vlogger, Videographer in YouTube and rose to fame in the Philippines by uploading comedy skits and parodies to the platform. He also played the role of Moby in the 2016 Philippine television series My Super D. He used to be a viner before entering YouTube in 2008.

Aside from being a vlogger, he is also a live streamer and a musician. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Coln, which he formed in 2018. He released his first music video as well in the same year on YouTube. On December 3, 2020, his channel was included and ranked third on the list of the Top YouTube PH Creators of 2020.

Personal life

Velasquez has three siblings, two of whom are YouTubers as well: Marlon Velasquez Jr., also known as Junnie Boy, Patricia Velasquez, also known as Neneng Lamig, and Venice Velasquez. Both Marlon Jr. and Patricia have already surpassed one million YouTube subscribers.

In December 2020, Cong TV and his girlfriend, fellow vlogger Viy Cortez, experienced the loss of their baby shortly after discovering the pregnancy. A year later, Cortez shared the joyous news in a vlog that she and Cong TV were expecting another baby. On July 5, 2022, Cortez gave birth to their son, Zeus Emmanuel "Kidlat" Velasquez. The name "Kidlat" is a dedication to their fellow friend and vlogger Emman Nimedez, who passed away in 2020.

On November 3, 2022, in one of his video release, Cong TV and Viy Cortez announced their engagement.

After the prenuptial agreement by the beach and "Pamamanhikan", the couple's Catholic wedding was solemnly officiated on June 17, 2024, at L’Annunziata Parish Church in Victoria Homes Subdivision, Tunasan, Muntinlupa with special guest Alodia Gosiengfiao, among others.

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.

Filmography

Television

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

Music video

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

References

  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".
  3. ^ "Cong TV takes gaming to another level". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. Biong, Ian (March 17, 2021). "'Pawer!': Cong TV hits 8 million subs on YouTube". Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Biong, Ian (December 4, 2020). "Ivana Alawi, Zeinab Harake, Cong TV top YouTube PH creators of 2020". Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  6. "LOLOMINATI", www.youtube.com, December 26, 2018, archived from the original on June 10, 2021, retrieved August 26, 2021
  7. BAAO, April 27, 2019, archived from the original on September 9, 2021, retrieved September 9, 2021
  8. ^ My Super D | Full Episode 49, December 20, 2018, archived from the original on June 10, 2021, retrieved July 31, 2021
  9. "Truth x Lakay, Eruption, CongTV in Mobile Legends crossover – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rock band COLN signs with Universal Records, releases banging debut single 'Pake'". LionhearTV. October 28, 2019. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  11. COLN – Baliw (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO), September 28, 2018, archived from the original on December 14, 2021, retrieved December 14, 2021
  12. "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.
  13. "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.
  14. "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.
  15. "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.
  16. Hilario, Abbygael. "LOOK: Photos that prove Baby Kidlat is lucky to have Cong and Viy as his parents". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  17. Mallorca, Hannah (June 17, 2024). "Internet personalities Cong TV, Viy Cortez are now married". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  18. IShowSpeed (September 25, 2024). irl stream in Philippines pt 3 🇵🇭 Cebu City. Retrieved September 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  19. 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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