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Cong TV
Filipino YouTuber and entertainer (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lincoln Cortez Velasquez (born October 27, 1991), better known by his username Cong TV, is a Filipino YouTuber, vlogger, online streamer, comedian, musician and entrepreneur. He is notable for his comedic content on YouTube. He is widely regarded as one of the leading YouTube personalities in the Philippines.[3][4]
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Early life
Lincoln Cortez Velasquez was born on October 27, 1991, to Marlon Velasquez Sr. and Jovel Cortez Velasquez.[5][6]
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In 2008, Cong began creating and uploading videos on YouTube and Vine. His first video, an MTV-style parody of "Rebound" by Silent Sanctuary, was uploaded on December 1.[7] He initially gained recognition through humorous short videos, then shifted to serious vlogging, which led to his rise to fame.[8]
In 2018, as PUBG began to rise in popularity, Cong TV ventured into gaming and started streaming titles such as PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Valorant on his social media platforms.[9][10][11] Alodia Gosiengfiao and Tryke Gutierrez, two of the three founding executives of Tier One Entertainment, recognized his potential in online game streaming and officially onboarded him as a talent.[12][13]
Cong TV leads Team Payaman, a content creator collective that began in 2015 as a hobby and gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2020, the group had transitioned into a professional endeavor, producing relatable, real-life content on YouTube for a Filipino audience.[14] The group gained further public exposure through their participation in the 2024 and 2025 Star Magic All-Star Basketball Games, where they competed against Donny Pangilinan’s team, led by Cong TV, and were defeated in both matches.[15][16][17]
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.[18]
Acting and musical career
In addition to his online presence, he appeared as Moby in the 2016 television series My Super D. Aside from being an internet personality, he plays lead guitar and performs lead vocals for the band Coln, which he founded in September 2018, coinciding with the composition of their debut track, "Baliw", which received substantial viewership and favorable critical reception online, subsequently leading to a series of live performance engagements.[19]
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Personal life
Cong TV has three siblings: Venice, Marlon Jr., and Patricia. Both Marlon Jr. and Patricia are YouTubers and have surpassed one million subscribers.[20][21]
In December 2020, Cong TV and his girlfriend, fellow vlogger Viy Cortez, experienced the loss of their baby shortly after discovering the pregnancy.[22] A year later, Cortez announced in a vlog that she and Cong TV were expecting another baby.[23] On July 5, 2022, Cortez gave birth to their son, Zeus Emmanuel "Kidlat" Velasquez.[24]
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.[25] A year later, they welcomed their second child, Tokyo Athena.[26]
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