Cong TV

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
Born
Lincoln Cortez Velasquez

(1991-10-27) October 27, 1991
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
SpouseViy Cortez (m. 2024)[2]
Children2
RelativesJunnie Boy (brother)
Musical career
GenresHeavy metal
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Member ofColn
YouTube information
ChannelsCong TV
Also known asCong TV
Years active2008–present
Genres
  • Comedy
  • vlog
  • travel
  • gaming
Subscribers12.1 million
Views1.88 billion
Associated acts
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers2017
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers2018
Diamond Play Button10,000,000 subscribers2022
Last updated: May 2025

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]

Early life

Lincoln Cortez Velasquez was born on October 27, 1991, to Marlon Velasquez Sr. and Jovel Cortez Velasquez.[5][6]

Career

YouTube

In 2008, Velasquez 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] Velasquez initially gained recognition through humorous short videos, then shifted to serious vlogging, which led to his rise to fame.[8]

In 2018, as PUBG: Battlegrounds surged in popularity, Velasquez 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] Thereafter, Velasquez became a talent of the Philippine esports and video gaming–oriented entertainment agency Tier One Entertainment, having been discovered for his potential in gaming and streaming by two of its founding members, Alodia Gosiengfiao and Tryke Gutierrez.[12][13]

Velasquez 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 Velasquez, and were defeated in both matches.[15][16][17]

On September 25, 2024, Velasquez collaborated with American streamer IShowSpeed for the third installment of his stream in the Philippines, held as part of IShowSpeed's Southeast Asia tour.[18]

Acting and musical career

Velasquez appeared in the 2016 Philippine television drama-fantasy series My Super D as the character Moby. Velasquez is the frontman and co-lead guitarist of the band Coln, which he founded in September 2018, coinciding with the composition of their debut track, "Baliw", which received substantial viewership on YouTube for its music video, subsequently leading to a series of live performance engagements.[19]

Personal life

Velasquez 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, Velasquez 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 Velasquez were expecting another baby.[23] On July 5, 2022, Cortez gave birth to their son, Zeus Emmanuel "Kidlat" Velasquez.[24]

He married 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]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2016 My Super D Moby [27]

Music video

Year Title Artist Ref.
2018 "Baliw" Coln [19]
2020 "Lakas" [28]
"Pake" [29]
2021 "Habang Buhay" Zack Tabudlo [30]
2024 "Pulso" [31]

References

  1. ^ "TOP GOOGLE SEARCH OF CONG TV AND ME (NET WORTH NAMIN)", YouTube, 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". Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Biong, Ian (March 17, 2021). "'Pawer!': Cong TV hits 8 million subs on YouTube". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Biong, Ian (December 4, 2020). "Ivana Alawi, Zeinab Harake, Cong TV top YouTube PH creators of 2020". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "LOLOMINATI". YouTube. December 26, 2018. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "BAAO". YouTube. April 27, 2019. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "Silent Sanctuary - Rebound (MTV)". YouTube. December 1, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  8. ^ Chua, EJ (May 30, 2022). "Lincoln "Cong TV" Velasquez now has 10M YouTube subscribers". GMA Network. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Anolin, Carlo (April 8, 2021). "Truth x Lakay, Eruption, CongTV in Mobile Legends crossover". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Mallari, Gab (January 22, 2023). "Jared Dillinger set to join Mobile Legends tournament". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  11. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (June 16, 2021). "Cong TV takes gaming to another level". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  12. ^ "What's the tea? Gosiengfiao leaves Tier One Entertainment 'with a heavy heart'". Bilyonaryo. November 24, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  13. ^ Moving In (ft. CongTV & JunnieBoy). January 29, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2025 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ Licup, Michelle (December 4, 2021). "Team Payaman's content creators changing the rules of stardom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  15. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (June 4, 2024). "Record-breaking crowds flock to Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  16. ^ "Gerald Anderson's team beats Vice Ganda's as Kapamilya celebrities join Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". The Philippine Star. June 4, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  17. ^ Caacbay, Kennedy (July 21, 2025). "Star Magic All-Star Games 2025: Shooting Stars survive late scare from Team Anbilibabol". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  18. ^ IShowSpeed (September 25, 2024). irl stream in Philippines pt 3 🇵🇭 Cebu City. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ a b Cong TV (September 28, 2018). COLN - Baliw (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO). Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "Cong TV's brother Junnie Boy pops the question to girlfriend". GMA Network. July 17, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  21. ^ "LOOK: Team Payamansion's Boss Keng, Cong TV's sister Neneng Lamig now engaged – Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. March 15, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  22. ^ "Cong TV and Viy Cortez lose baby just days after learning of pregnancy | GMA Entertainment". GMA Network. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  23. ^ "Cong TV and Viy Cortez are having a baby". GMA Network. December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  24. ^ Hilario, Abbygael. "LOOK: Photos that prove Baby Kidlat is lucky to have Cong and Viy as his parents". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  25. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (June 17, 2024). "Internet personalities Cong TV, Viy Cortez are now married". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  26. ^ "Viy Cortez, Cong TV welcome second child Tokyo Athena". GMA Network. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  27. ^ My Super D | Full Episode 49, December 20, 2018, archived from the original on June 10, 2021, retrieved July 31, 2021
  28. ^ "COLN - PAKE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. January 3, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  29. ^ "LAKAS - COLN ft. Dale Jairus (Official Music Video)". YouTube. March 7, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  30. ^ Zack Tabudlo – Habang Buhay (Official Music Video) (in Tagalog), September 26, 2021, archived from the original on October 28, 2021, retrieved October 28, 2021
  31. ^ "Zack Tabudlo - Pulso (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
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