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IN PHOTOS: Stars step out for YouTube FanFest Manila 2016

Vernise Tantuco

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IN PHOTOS: Stars step out for YouTube FanFest Manila 2016

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See photos of Gab Valenciano, Connor Franta, Mikey Bustos and more at the second YTFF in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – It was a night filled with music and games as YouTube content creators entertained their Filipino fans at YouTube FanFest (YTFF) Manila 2016.

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

The crowd at the World Trade Center on Friday, May 27, was screaming for each of the 13 YouTubers who took to the stage, from local acts Abra and Lloyd Cafe Cadena, to foreign musicians like Tiffany Alvord and Tyler Ward.

The second YTFF held in Manila started off with a bang as Gab Valenciano performed one of his “Super Selfies” live.

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Filipino-American AJ Rafael then played the piano and sang a few songs, including his original songs, “Roses” and “Emma Watson.”

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Tanner Patrick took to the stage next, to the cheers and screams of the audience. “I love you guys, from the bottom of my heart. And I can’t thank you enough for bringing a small-town boy from Texas here to sing for you guys,” he told the audience before launching into his song, “Satellites.”

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Mikey Bustos was up next, taking the stage in a glittering Philippine flag-inspired coat and singing about his “astig pig.” His performance had him interacting with a pig that was being flashed on the screen behind him.

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Right after that, Mikey brought out entrepreneur Connor Franta, who played a game with a couple of his fans from the audience. All 4 fans won “How well do you know Connor Franta” and got a selfie with their idol.

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler


 

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Tiffany Alvord was up next, singing in Manila for the second time. Tiffany was performed in the Philippines with Tanner in 2014. Twice during her set, Tiffany told the audience, “Mahal kita (I love you)!”


 

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

In between acts, Lloyd Cafe Cadena spoke to Tiffany, Tanner, and Wengie in a live version of his segment, “Itanong Mo.”

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

May Tatlong Bibe with Tiffany, Tanner & my Fav Wengie (Watch out for our Collab) #YTFF

A video posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on


 

The 6 boys of The Filharmonic wowed the crowd with their a cappella performances, serenading them, and even debuted their new song, “Dance Wit Me,” that night. 


 

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Comedian and vlogger Alex Wassabi came out onstage and played truth or dare with the hosts of the night. Soon, his brother Ron was also brought onstage to do a couple of dares. Among them, eating balut with no hands and pouring coffee into a cup while hula hooping.


 

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Homegrown talent Abra blew up the stage with his fast rhymes, giving out copies of his album to the crowd whose hands were all up in the air.


 

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Then, Bogart the Explorer brought all the stars onstage for a few rounds of charades.

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

 

Tyler Ward finished the show with a high-energy performance, running all over the stage and interacting with his live band. AJ even played keys for Tyler that night.


 

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

The night ended with a shower of red and white confetti as all the stars went onstage once again.

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Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Here are more photos, clips, and tweets of before, during, and after the show from the stars themselves:

Disney lovers#YTFF #Manila

A photo posted by AJ Rafael Official (@ajrafael) on



Yo!! @misswen has some amazing LUCK at Roulette!!! Hahah. Nice to see you again, Wengie! #AUStoPHL #ytff

A photo posted by AJ Rafael Official (@ajrafael) on



Manila, thank you for an incredible night!#YTFF

A video posted by Tanner Patrick (@tannerpatrick) on








to new places and new faces along the way.. thx for having me manil

A photo posted by Connor Franta (@connorfranta) on





Rehearsal’s Done #YTFF

A photo posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on



Holding Area#YTFF

A photo posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on



Seatmates ❤ #YTFF

A photo posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on



Thank You @YoutubeFanfestThank You YouTube for the WONDERFUL moment#YTFF

A video posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on



LLOYD CAFE CADENA PARA SA PAGBABAGO!!#YTFF

A video posted by LloydCafeCadena.com (@lloydcafecadena) on



Manila, you are unreal. We’ll see you again soon. #YTFF @youtubefanfest #filliesinmanila

A photo posted by The Filharmonic (@thefilharmonic) on





Can’t get enough of the Philippines!! #jeepney #ytffmanila2016

A photo posted by Ron (@lazyronstudios) on








#YTFF about to start!! Watch it on the livestream if you couldn’t get tickets

A photo posted by Wengie *** (@misswen) on



#YTFF is over! Had so much fun! Thanks everyone for coming! Love u all

A photo posted by Wengie *** (@misswen) on





Were you at YTFF Manila 2016? Which of the acts was your favorite? Let us know in the comments! – Rappler.com

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