Diwata (internet personality) explained
Diwata |
Birth Name: | Deo Jarito Balbuena |
Birth Date: | [1] |
Birth Place: | Northern Samar, Philippines |
Nationality: | Filipino |
Education: | Don Juan F. Avalon National High School |
Occupation: | Businessman, actor, content creator |
Known For: | Owner of Diwata Pares Overload business |
Deo Jarito Balbuena (born 1982),[2] also known as Diwata,[3] [4] is a Filipino internet personality, food vlogger,[5] [6] entrepreneur,[7] and advocate within the LGBTQ+ community.[8] He is known for his business Diwata Pares Overload.[9]
Biography
Balbuena was born and raised in the province of Samar. At the age of 17, Balbuena ventured to Metro Manila in pursuit of opportunities, completing secondary education at Don Juan F. Avalon National High School in San Roque, Northern Samar. Initially employed as a beautician, Diwata later diversified into trading, vending coffee, cigarettes, and candies, alongside construction work to supplement income. Diwata's pares business has garnered significant attention on social media for its perceived value, offering a comprehensive meal package for, inclusive of unlimited rice, soup, and a soft drink.[10] [11]
In 2016, Balbuena first went viral for his strut at the police station after being involved in an incident where he reported two acquaintances using illegal drugs beneath J.W. Diokno Bridge in Pasay.[12] The complaint escalated into a physical altercation, during which Balbuena was wounded on his forehead and arm with a cutter by the person he had reported.[13]
Before gaining prominence as a notable food vendor, Diwata initially gained attention as a contestant on the "Miss Q and A" segment of the Philippine television program "It's Showtime" in 2019.[14]
On April 16, 2024, Balbuena was arrested in connection with a slight physical injury case filed against him in 2018. He was released the same day after posting bail of .[15] [16] [17]
In April 2024, he revealed in his vlog that he began taping for Batang Quiapo as its new cast member.[18] [19]
Awards
In May 2024, Balbuena was awarded 'Most Sensational Media Personality of the Year' at the Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2024[20] and 'Social Media Influencer of the Year' at the Asia's Golden Icon Awards.[21]
Filmography
Television!Year!Title!Role!Network!Reference2024 | Batang Quiapo | Frida | Kapamilya Channel | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Diwata recalls first shooting day for 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' with Coco Martin: 'Muntik na nga niya ako mahalikan eh' . 2024-07-07 . Manila Bulletin . en.
- Web site: Diwata recalls first shooting day for 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' with Coco Martin: 'Muntik na nga niya ako mahalikan eh' . 2024-07-07 . Manila Bulletin . en.
- Web site: Loreto . Russel P. . 2024-04-19 . Taste of fame: Viral ‘pares’ server arrested for 2018 case . 2024-05-29 . INQUIRER.net . en.
- Web site: Argosino . Faith . 2024-04-18 . Cops arrest social media personality Diwata for slight physical injuries . 2024-05-29 . INQUIRER.net . en.
- Web site: 2024-04-18 . Food vlogger 'Diwata' arrested for 2018 case . 2024-05-29 . GMA News Online . en.
- Web site: Argosino . Faith . 2024-04-18 . ‘Diwata’ released from police custody after posting bail . 2024-05-29 . INQUIRER.net . en.
- Web site: 2024-04-26 . Migs tries out Diwata's trending overload pares on "My Puhunan" . 2024-05-30 . ABS-CBN.
- Web site: Napoles . Jimboy . Meet Diwata a.k.a. Deo Balbuena, ang tinaguriang 'Pares Overload Queen' . 2024-05-29 . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
- Web site: Juayong . Katrina Anne . 2024-04-19 . Social media users defend Diwata from unreasonable critics and those who 'milk' his business for online content . 2024-05-29 . POP! . en-US.
- News: Mercado . Josh . 2024-05-27 . Diwata opens up on newfound fame, ‘Batang Quiapo’ . 2024-05-30 . ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: Adriatico . Abigail . Villanueva . Angelica . 2024-05-27 . Diwata Pares Overload opens Quezon City branch, owner shares humble start on Marvin Agustin’s vlog . 2024-05-29 . Manila Standard . en-US.
- UB: Bading, sinaksak umano sa mukha ng kanyang kaibigang pinapalayas na niya. Filipino . September 23, 2016 . July 20, 2024. YouTube.
- ‘Pinoy Battousai’ at Diwata, kumusta na ang anger management ngayon? Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho . 2024-01-30 . 2024-05-29 . YouTube.
- Web site: April 21, 2024 . FPJ's Batang Quiapo BTS Diwata as Frida . ABS-CBN.
- Web site: Bautista . Nillicent . Internet personality ‘Diwata’ nabbed, posts bail . 2024-05-29 . Philstar.com.
- Web site: 2024-04-18 . Street food sensation Diwata, inaresto . 2024-05-30 . ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: 2024-04-18 . Trending ‘pares vendor’ Diwata arrested for slight physical injuries - The Filipino Times . 2024-05-29 . en-US.
- Web site: Sayson . Cris . 2024-05-28 . Diwata Reveals He Is Currently Single & Happy . 2024-05-29 . PhilNews . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-04-12 . Viral street food vendor Diwata to join ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ - LionhearTV . 2024-07-07 . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-05-01 . Deo Balbuena, known as 'Diwata', wins 'Most Sensational Media Personality of the Year' . 2024-06-01 . Balikbayan Store . en.
- Web site: Monserate . Glory Mae . 2024-05-31 . Diwata, nakatanggap ng 'Social Media Influencer of the Year' Award . 2024-06-01 . Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. . en.