Abi Marquez, the Internet’s ‘Lumpia Queen,’ Nominated at the 28th Annual Webby Awards

Abi Marquez, known as the “Lumpia Queen,” has been nominated for the 28th Annual Webby Awards in the Social – Food and Drink category, marking a significant achievement for Filipino culinary representation on the global stage. Urging public support, the nomination celebrates Abi’s impactful culinary content and Filipino cuisine’s global spotlight MANILA, PHILIPPINES—In an exhilarating nod to the Philippines’ vibrant culinary scene, Abi Marquez, hailed as the internet’s “Lumpia Queen,” has been officially nominated for the prestigious 28th Annual Webby Awards under the Social – Food and Drink category. The nomination—one of five in its category and handpicked from out of 13,000 projects submitted from around the world—places her among the top 12% of entries submitted. This also puts her in esteemed company alongside notable figures and entities such as America’s Test Kitchen and Jennifer Garner. It likewise signifies Marquez’s impactful contribution to the digital food community. At just 23 years old, Marquez has captured the hearts and palates of millions worldwide with her delectable and innovative culinary creations, predominantly featuring the beloved Filipino dish, lumpia. Her engaging content and authentic portrayal of Filipino cuisine have amassed a following of 3.3 million on TikTok, with her videos receiving over 1 [...]