Macoy Dubs sits down with Gary Ann Lastrilla for an authentic and inspiring PUSH Bets episode. Widely known for his online character “Auntie Julie,” he opens up about his life before content creation, including his experience working as an OFW in Qatar a decade ago. After struggling with homesickness, he returned to the Philippines—a decision that marked the beginning of his journey into full-time content creation.
Reflecting on his childhood, Mark Averilla — Macoy Dubs’ real name — describes himself as adventurous as he grew up between the homes of his separated parents which broadened his perspective on life. Inspired by his college program, he developed a passion for video editing, which eventually became a stepping stone into content creation. Upon returning to the Philippines, he created a Facebook page where he uploaded dubbed videos—a platform that ultimately led to the rise of “Macoy Dubs.”
Using his platform to raise awareness, the content creator also opened up about his coming-out story, describing it as straightforward rather than dramatic. As his platform grew, he acknowledged that encountering cancel culture became inevitable, making him more mindful of the content he shares and the messages he communicates online. As the interview ends, the content creator also shared about his learnings from his spontaneous podcast—Dogshow Divas.
Tune in to this episode of PUSH Bets, hosted by Gary Ann Lastrilla. Watch new episodes every Friday at 7:30 PM on ABS-CBN.com and on the PUSH YouTube channel, and catch them every Sunday at 10:00 PM on Kapamilya Online Live.