Davao Conyo
Davao Conyo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phillip Te Hernandez September 27, 1991 Davao City, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Occupation | Content creator |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Comedy skits and dubbed videos |
Phillip Te Hernandez (born September 27, 1991), known as Davao Conyo, is a Filipino content creator from Davao City. He created comedy skits and previously made dubbed videos that use a mix of English, Bisayan languages and local Davao Tagalog.[1][2]
Early life and career
Hernandez is from Davao City. He grew up with his mother and two sisters. He worked as a home-based virtual assistant before becoming a full-time content creator.[3]
He began uploading videos in 2017. An early video was a dubbed and rewritten scene from the film Four Sisters and a Wedding performed in Davao Tagalog.[4] He described himself as an introvert who fueled the extroverted Davao Conyo personality. He keeps his filming process extremely private, barring even his boyfriend from watching his works in progress.[5]
After earning from online content, he left his job and later moved to Manila.[6] By 2024 his accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube had several million followers in total.[7] He maintains a private personal life, working independently.[8][5]
Content
Hernandez’s skits focuses on a "Dabawenyos" dialect with language mismashing Tagalog, Bisaya and English. The content and his stage name play on the tension between different languages, such as the word Conyo being a vulgar term in Spanish.[2] His skits focus on real life situations and relatable characters. [9] His videos feature multiple personas with different tones to reflect social quirks.[8]
In December 2024 he declined a request to create a parody related to a public controversy. He stated that making fun of a person who is going through a difficult situation for the purpose of gaining views is "lazy and malicious".[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Phillip Hernandez on becoming the comedy genius Davao Conyo". Metroscene Mag. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Davao Conyo: The evolution". SunStar. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ lalos (2018-01-13). "The art of the Davao 'conyo'". Lifestyle.INQ. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "Online personalities 'unpack' their journey to fame". Manila Standard. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Davao Conyo: Interview with His Creator Phillip Hernandez". SPOT.ph. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "'Internet is life': Kulitan with TikTok sensation Davao Conyo". Philstar.com. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Chua, E. J. "TikTok creators na may milyon-milyong followers online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- 1 2 "12 Bisaya LGBTQ+ Content Creators You'll See Everywhere Online | Sugbo.ph". 2026-06-05. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "Top content creators Davao Conyo and Yumi reveal five tips on how they stay connected and focused online". ABS CBN. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "Content creator Davao Conyo takes a stand against content that 'make fun of others' amid Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings controversy". PhilSTAR Life. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Arceo, Therese. "Davao Conyo pinuri sa hindi pagpatol sa isyu ni Maris Racal". Retrieved 2026-08-12.