The Cantonese stars of YouTube: five Hong Kong vloggers you need to follow
The rise of video blogs, also known as ‘vlogs’, has brought fame to some of the city’s creative youth
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This Hongkonger, also known as Siu Hing-fung, has been branded a classic ‘toxic boy’ (duk naam) – a derogatory term used to describe post-90s youths – because of his nerdy appearance. But in a recent interview Siu suggested he was not the type to just stay at home and play video games while bingeing on fast food.
His popularity has not been affected, however; since joining YouTube in 2011, he has amassed almost 300,000 followers and 45 million views. His vlogs cover food, traditional festivals, social etiquette, music and new trends. He enjoys using quirky graphics, giving his videos a fun and light-hearted tone.
Asha Etc a.k.a Asha Cuthbert
A former British-Filipino model born in Hong Kong, Cuthbert keeps her 100,000 subscribers updated on her life, her opinions and her travelling experiences. Being bilingual, she entertains both Cantonese and English-speaking fans with her frank discussions on topics from racism and relationships, to alcohol and exams.