I would like to get into Filipino pop culture, especially movies and TV shows, to fast track learning but a lot of Filipino entertainment is too cheesy for me 😭 any suggestions of exciting things to watch that aren’t too dramatic? Or maybe even Tagalog speaking YouTubers?

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Qqqqsen · Answer

Try some of these:

Ilustrado (20 eps) - Historical Period Drama mirrored from the life of our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal.

Katipunan (8 eps) - Another Historical period drama about the Revolutionary group Katipunan.

Ala-ala - A docudrama that reminisces on the time of Martial Law in the Philippines.

Bayan Ko (6 eps) - a political drama that talks about the culture of dynasties and patronage in our political system.

Titser - An inspirational drama that talks about the struggles and dreams of a bright young student to become a teacher

Alamat - Fantasy animated anthology that portrays the infamous literary legends in the Philippines.

Urduja - An animated movie that is adapted from the legend of the warrior princess of Pangasinan - Urduja.

These are all in YouTube, I think. And there also tons of documentaries that you can find there too.

For Movies/Films, check this link out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10222082762993443&type=3&sfnsn=mo&extid=7CDoYeCGJa5qEPhG

Leo-chan · Answer

It's actually the reason why many also don't like local tv media in ph and would prefer western or japanese media, cuz it's always cheesy or overly dramatic or comedic. The only one I find cool and epic is Heneral Luna and Goyong: Ang Batang Heneral. Here is a free video on YouTube complete with English and Filipino captions of the full movie of Heneral Luna: https://youtu.be/SYWo6FoVacY
Also, there was also a short film prequel to it, you can watch first "Angelito": https://youtu.be/DCBRjEuSQNw

kat14 · Answer

@Vieramos04 
you should try

heneral luna
goyo: the boy soldier
kita kita
seklusyon 
four sisters and a wedding

these are some of the movies that I reccommend watching

mimiyuuuh is a funny youtuber n my opinion, but she caters mostly on filipino humour.

Emman_2007 · Answer

@Vieramos04 If you want youtuber there is "CongTV" and his friends but CongTV on his own swears a lot is tagalog so if you dont want to hear that then watch their friends and family like "Junnieboy and Viy Cortez" and once you know them you know more Filipino Youtubers and they are funny and very entertaining

tellthemjadey · Answer

If you're looking for top Filipino YouTubers, you should definitely check these out:

1.) Lloyd Cafe Cadena(+),- Kween LC /Kuya Lloyd/Kuya Els/Kuya LC. Best. YouTuber. Ever. His vlogs/videos were mostly about the most authentic daily life in the Philippines, as well as comedy skits about Filipino student and work life, relationships, teenager and other young adult things(check out LC-Learns). He is also known for giving back to his community through donation drives,  community christmas parties, giving of school supplies, appliances for the mothers, which came all from his pocket, and despite his fame, he still chose to live a really simple and relatable and adventurous life. Most humble YouTuber I've ever met.

2.) Bakla ng Taon Production, or BNT Production- This means "Gays of the Year". This group consists of 7 gays, 1 straight girl and 1 straight guy, all formed by late LC who come together to make make vlogs, skits, challenges and rants(Talak ng Taon=meaning Rants of the Year), in which every single ordinary Filipino can relate from.

3.) Emman Nimedez(+)- Comedy but more on romantic side. He's got the charm, and the talent to make everybody smile through his skits, parodies  and short movies about friendship, love and heartbreak. He is called the "Pambansang Oppa ng Pilipinas" or "The National Oppa of the Philippines" due to his K-Drama parody where instead of flowers he carries a bundle of long green beans to give to the girl he love to show his love for her.

4.) Wil Dasovich- He is American-born, but as he became fluent in tagalog, he shared the ways he mastered the language and how he integrated himself to the Filipino culture, in which will be a  great inspiration.

5.) Alex Gonzaga- Pure laughter. Her videos were mostly pranks, with her mom being the biggest victim, Q&As and daily life vlogs. Her channel is just pure comedy. One time you're watching to learn and next time you're dying out of laughter.

6.)Mimiyuuuh- Hands-down The Trendsetter of the Philippines. She likes making unique sound effects, weird faces and dance trends on TikTok like "It Really Hurts" (check out the song "Kabet"= a married man's side chick by Gagong Rapper =Jerk Rapper) and "Tuuulo" parody of Sarah Geronimo's "Tala"(Star) She's also got an avant-garde (and they're all thrifted, sustainable) fashion sense too.

Other recommendations 
-JaMill
-CongTV
-Beks Battalion 
-HeyoLeah(for French speakers)

So yeah, some quality YouTube channels I will recommend for you guys.

_thecurious_78 · Answer

@Vieramos04, kid, you got to check this reply out!!!

If you ever have any plans to get into Filipino pop culture, I suggest my best list.

For Filipino movies, I suggest these high quality ones:

- Just A Stranger 
-Heneral Luna
-Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
-100 Tula Para Kay Stella

These movies are written and produced perfectly!!! I might know lots, but I'll just get here if I remember something.

For music:
-Karecitta (her songs: Cebuana, Walang Pake)
-SB19 (their songs: Go Up, Alab, Tilaluha)
-IV of Spades (their songs: Mundo, Bata Dahan Dahan, Hey Barbara)

User_deleted · Answer

@Vieramos04 sb19  (P-pop) , 
drama? Got to Believe (kathniel) :  D romance drama
Drama: Wild flower

I would like to get into Filipino pop culture, especially movies and TV shows, to fast track learning but a lot of Filipino entertainment is too cheesy for me 😭 any suggestions of exciting things to watch that aren’t too dramatic? Or maybe even Tagalog speaking YouTubers? See a translation

@Vieramos04 you should try heneral lunagoyo: the boy soldierkita kitaseklusyon four sisters and a weddingthese are some of the movies that I reccommend watchingmimiyuuuh is a funny youtuber n my opinion, but she caters mostly on filipino humour.

@Vieramos04 sb19 (P-pop) , drama? Got to Believe (kathniel) : D romance dramaDrama: Wild flower

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I would like to get into Filipino pop culture, especially movies and TV shows, to fast track learning but a lot of Filipino entertainment is too cheesy for me 😭 any suggestions of exciting things to watch that aren’t too dramatic? Or maybe even Tagalog speaking YouTubers?

@Vieramos04
you should try

heneral luna
goyo: the boy soldier
kita kita
seklusyon
four sisters and a wedding

these are some of the movies that I reccommend watching

mimiyuuuh is a funny youtuber n my opinion, but she caters mostly on filipino humour.

@Vieramos04 sb19 (P-pop) ,
drama? Got to Believe (kathniel) : D romance drama
Drama: Wild flower