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\u201cAs a result of this unexpected success, I dismissed my goal of pursuing a job in the corporate world and started embracing content creation as a full-time career,\u201d Abi claimed.<\/p>\n
Although her experimental recipes may be considered bold and strange, the core of Abi\u2019s creative process centers on striking a delicate balance between tradition and innovation. She sees to it that a beautiful concoction of unique recipes is maintained, paying tribute to Filipino heritage without veering from contemporary taste.<\/p>\n
In April this year, the Center for International Trade Exposition and Missions (CITEM) recognized Abi as one of the first FOODPhilippines Advocate Par Excellence. Along with fellow awardee Clang Garcia, Abi was given the same award for her creative display of culinary prowess that has inspired a new generation of food enthusiasts in the Philippines and overseas.<\/p>\n
Sharing her ways forward, Abi elucidated that she\u2019ll maximize the use of her digital platforms and forge collaborations with leading tastemakers in the local food scene.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m all about boosting our food community even more! Together, we’ll exchange recipes, and explore regional specialties. I’ll collaborate with local chefs, food experts, and organizations to promote Filipino talent,\u201d Abi shared.<\/p>\n
For Abi, Filipino cuisine is more than meets the eye. So she found it fitting to add a little flavor in her upcoming videos that would \u201ctake the viewers on a journey, introducing the Philippines\u2019 culinary heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll show not just how our food is made, but also the stories and traditions behind each dish. By sharing our cuisine\u2019s vibrant and diverse flavors with international audiences, I hope to spark a global appreciation for Filipino cuisine,\u201d Abi affirmed.<\/p>\n Abi recently made a buzz all over the global food scene after bagging the Webby People\u2019s Voice award in the \u201cSocial – Food & Drink\u201d category at the 28th edition of the prestigious Webby Awards. She\u2019s the first from the Philippines to win the leading international award for excellence on the internet since 1997. In her five-word winning speech, Abi hollered with much pride and conviction, \u201cPhilippines, this is for you!\u201d<\/p>\n In May 2024, Abi landed a spot in Forbes Asia\u2019s \u201c3o under 30\u201d list under the media, marketing, and advertising category. She, likewise, received a nod from the highly coveted James Beard Awards 2024 following her nomination under the social media account category.<\/p>\n On Abi\u2019s part, these recognitions serve as a testament and fuel to stay the course. It has dawned upon her from the start that her journey is intertwined in promoting the rich and vibrant gastronomy that the Philippines has to offer to the world.<\/p>\n \u201cFilipino cuisine\u2019s bold flavors are most enjoyable when shared, adding to the pleasure of the dining experience. Beyond just showcasing the richness in flavors of our cuisine, I want to highlight the deeper values embedded in Filipino food,\u201d she claimed.<\/p>\n To know more about Abi Marquez, you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and X (formerly Twitter) and see how she moves Filipino food forward as one of the first FOODPhilippines Advocate Par Excellence.<\/p>\n From her mother\u2019s kitchen to the spotlight, Abi Marquez, the “Lumpia Queen,” is committed to making Philippine food a celebrated experience, one dish at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6737,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pageone-online-network"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"","author_name":"PAGEONE Online Network"},"_pageone_source":"","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6736"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6736\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6737"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pageone.zyndk8.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Abi-Marquez-2.jpg\")