Filipino ‘Lumpia Queen’ Abi Marquez. SUPPLIED

Filipino culinary sensation Abi Marquez—fondly dubbed the “Lumpia Queen”—has been nominated once again for a Webby Award in the Creators - Food & Drink category. This marks her second consecutive nomination following her 2024 Webby People’s Voice Award win. Abi’s mouthwatering recipe videos and storytelling have helped elevate Filipino cuisine on the world stage. Her blend of authenticity, humor, and culinary innovation has built a global community of food lovers. “This nomination is a celebration not just of my work, but of Filipino food and culture,” Abi shared on social media. “Let’s win this together, again!” Voting is open until April 17 at webbyawards.com. Winners will be announced on April 22, with an awards ceremony on May 12 in New York City. This year, Abi faces off against some big names in the food content space, including Joshua Weissman, Babish (Andrew Rea), and Olivia Tiedemann. With only the top 12 percent of more than 13,000 entries receiving nominations, the Webby Awards are among the most prestigious digital honors. Winning the People’s Voice Award would once again be a huge moment for Filipino creators worldwide.

How to vote for Abi Marquez

Here's a step-by-step voting guide: 1. Visit: webbyawards.com 2. Click "Go Vote" 3. Select "Start Voting" 4. Go to "Categories" 5. Click "Creators" → then "Food and Drink" 6. Find and vote for Abi Marquez You can support the campaign by using the hashtag #VoteAbiMarquezWebby and also tag @abimarquez and @thewebbyawards. ICA/Expat Media
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