'Heartful Café' actor Nikki Co gives tips for aspiring YouTube content creators
Kapuso hunk and Heartful Café actor Nikki Co started his YouTube vlogging journey in 2019 with a documentation of his fun-filled Wanderland Music and Arts Festival experience.
Now, his channel has 15 videos, which he uploaded whenever his schedule permits since he is also busy with his work in show business.
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Nikki might be a newbie in the vlogging industry, but he has already garnered thousands of viewers and subscribers on the platform.
In his In The Limelight interview, the actor shared tips on how to start and manage a promising YouTube channel.
In order to produce effective content and gain a large subscriber base, he said that they must create their own branding, come up with a feasible plan, and be consistent with the uploading of content.
“Hindi man ako kalakihan sa YouTube, ito 'yung natutunan ko at nalaman ko sa mga mas may experience sa 'kin.
“Kailangan mo mag-create ng branding mo. Hanapin mo kung saan ka masaya, kung ano 'yung nae-enjoy mong gawin, at kung saan ka magaling,” he said.
He then explained, “Kapag magba-vlog ka, kailangan planado mo 'yung parts ng vlog mo. Hindi lang basta-basta kasi mas maganda [kung] makabuluhan. Makikita mo kung ano 'yung gusto mo mangyari.
“Syempre kailangan maging consistent ka rin. 'Yun 'yung mahirap, e. Kasi kapag nag-stop ka minsan, tuluy-tuloy na 'yung pag-stop mo.”
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Nikki has been in the lock-in taping for the romance drama series Heartful Café, which is top-billed by Asia's Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose and David Licauco.
Because of the pandemic, certain adjustments were made to ensure the show's production crew, staff, and cast safety.
“Difficult siya kasi kailangan mo mag-swab, health protocols, and syempre malayo ako sa mga mahal ko sa buhay.
"Pero kailangan mo rin i-accept eventually kasi nga kailangan maging safe tayo. Mas maganda mas konti lang, intimate lang, kayo-kayo lang para mas safe,” he said.
Taping these days requires a few weeks stay in the taping location as well.
“Mas mahirap naman kung magkasakit ka. So, accept mo na lang talaga.
"Pero dahil kasama mo nga is same na tao sa taping, magiging close ka rin. Magkakaroon ka rin ng new friends, create a bigger network, and siyempre mas masayang magtrabaho 'pag close mo 'yung mga tao,” he added.
Aside from Nikki, David, and Julie Anne, also joining the cast are EA Guzman, Zonia Mejia, Jamir Zabarte, Ayra Mariano, and Victor Anastacio.
Catch them on Heartful Café soon, only on GTV.
Get to know the characters in this upcoming series in the gallery below: