The vlogging community in the Philippines is mourning the passing of one of the country's top vloggers, Lloyd Cadena, who passed away on September 4, 2020.
Social media star Lloyd Cadena lived a colorful life and brought laughter to millions of fans. Ever since he rose to social media stardom in 2010, Lloyd has gained over 5 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel, and over 6 million followers on Facebook. At a young age, Lloyd's consistent daily vlogs and funny antics won the hearts of Filipinos.
As his career as a content creator grew, he became more influential. In 2013, he won the Globe Tatt Awards Best Comedy on YouTube. He also earned the YouTube Personality Award at Influence Asia 2017. He also received YouTube's Gold Creator Award, a recognition for YouTube channels who have over 1 million subscribers.
In 2018, Lloyd released his own book called Ex-Rated, a compilation of witty realizations on love and heartbreak. He was also admired for his charity work for the less fortunate. He donated school supplies to underprivileged children and extended support for COVID-19 relief efforts. In their family, Lloyd was a loving son who purchased a home for his family. He had also saved money so his OFW parents can return home and retire.
Let's take a look at the eventful and happy life of Lloyd Cadena.
Lloyd Cadena is a proud Letranista who graduated with a degree in Financial Management at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
He had a generous heart. He donated supplies yearly to children from less fortunate communities.
One of his close friends and travel buddies, vlogger Klariz Magboo mourned his untimely death, "You will always be my special friend," she wrote in a social media post.
Content creator Donnalyn Bartolome was one of Lloyd's close friends and video guests. She wrote a sad farewell message to Lloyd on the day of his passing, "What is youtube without you?"
Mark Averilla or Macoy Dubs is one of Lloyd's schoolmates and fellow vloggers. In a video, Macoy broke down in grief and asked fans to pray for Lloyd's soul.
Lloyd was active in sharing donations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
He was also a supportor of gender equality among the LGBTQIA+ community.
Lloyd came out to his family who wholeheartedly accepted and supported him. His father is a COVID-19 survivor who has returned to the Philippines to be with their family.
Lloyd is very close to his mom whom he referred to as Kween Mother in his vlogs. Also an OFW, Lloyd's mother was able to retire in 2020 and return to the Philippines.
His quotable quotes and hugot advice were featured in his first book 'Ex-Rated.'
Lloyd made over 5 million YouTube subscribers on his main channel Lloyd Cafe Cadena and over 3 million on Lloyd Cafe Cadena VLOGS. He fondly called his fans his "cadenators."
You will be missed. Rest in peace, Lloyd Cadena!