Janina Vela
| Janina Vela | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1999 |
| 💼 Occupation | Influencer |
Janina Mercado Punzalan (born April 12, 1999[citation needed]), is a Filipina influencer.[1][2][3]
Early life
She was born on April 12, 1999, in Manila, Philippines.[citation needed]
Coming from a family of involved in the traditional entertainment industry, Vela aspired to be an actress at first but at age 15, decided to become an online influencer instead.[4]
Career
On March 2, 2013, she launched her channel on YouTube amassing over 700,000 subscribers. Her content included topics such as beauty and vlogging, but later shifted to socio-political content. She also launched a podcast called "Trendsetter" that talked about pop culture. Her channel has been inactive since 2022, after posting an educational video about the People Power Revolution. Vela has since spoken up about how this decision caused backlash towards her.[5]
Vela made her acting debut in the 2019 film Kaibigan playing Kylie Ver. She also had a role in the follow-up series, GMA Network's Kaibigan: The Series, where she portrayed Kylie Kino a vlogger who started her career during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Personal life
She was born, as Janina Mercado Punzalan, to Jennifer Mercado and Paolo Punzalan, son of Helen Vela and Orly Punzalan.
Vela is a social advocate collaborating with organizations such as World Vision and We the Youth Vote.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kaibigan | Kylie Ver |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kaibigan: The Series | Kylie Kino | 4 episodes |
References
- ↑ Coyuito, Mae (3 December 2021). "Janina Vela: The socio-political trendsetter". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ↑ "Leaders of the New Cool: Janina Vela". Lifestyle.INQ. 2018-08-19. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ↑ Yang, Angelica (2017-03-06). "5 tips from Pinay YouTubers on creating a successful channel". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ↑ Interaksyon (2017-11-02). "Janina Vela shares what she learned from grandmother Helen Vela". InterAksyon. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ↑ Coyiuto, Mae (December 3, 2021). "Janina Vela: The socio-political trendsetter". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ↑ "Find love, hope, and faith in 'Kaibigan: The Series' on GMA-7". GMA News. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ↑ Cruz, Jemima (January 19, 2023). "Power of Influence: Janina Vela Carves Her Legacy as a Social Advocate". MEGA Asia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
External links
- Janina Vela on IMDb
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