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EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Diwata shares why he will always be proud to be a fish dealer

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Rhea Manila Santos

Push Team

<p>It looks like 2025 is definitely turning out to Christopher Diwata’s year after getting his second wind at fame when his viral Tiktok meme “What haffen, Vella?” resurfaced and started making the rounds online. It even prompting celebrities to come out with their own impersonations of the former “Kalokalike” contestant who performed Taylor Lautner’s scene from the Hollywood film, <em>Twilight</em> in 2013.</p><p>Since then, the online personality has been busy making the rounds, making appearances at various events and endorsing various brands online.</p><p>Earlier this month, Christopher also proudly shared the opening of his family’s first food franchise. Prior to his newfound fame, he was making a humble living as a fish dealer in Bataan. In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong> during the BINI x Surf Haba-Habango Day event, he explained why he wants to continue his fish dealing business.</p><p>“Siyempre, nagsimula na tayo mag-franchise, franchise para sa panibagong business. At siyempre gusto ko rin bumalik sa dati kong business, yung fish dealer. Kasi yun kasi yun talaga yung alam na alam kong hanapbuhay eh,” he told <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN. </strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNYaqraSJne/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A163130.09999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A162137.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A163026.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>With his humble and low-key personality, it’s no surprise that Christopher has gained a following online with netizens who continue to cheer him on and support his endeavors. This is why he said that he will never get tired of being asked to utter the lines that first made him famous this year, &quot;What haffen, Vella?&quot;</p><p>“Hindi naman po. Masaya naman ako sa ginagawa ko.  Hindi ako nagsasawa sabihin yung kasi siyempre, sila naman yung nagbigay kung anong meron ako ngayon, yung mga fans.</p><p>&quot;Masaya ako kasi siyempre pangarap ko ito noon pa man. Ngayon andito na ako, narating ko na yung gusto ko. Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo at sana huwag kayo magsawa sumuporta sa akin at siyempre, yung mga ayaw niyo makita sa akin, hindi ko gagawin. At tuloy-tuloy lang yung pagsuporta,” he said. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNdhuK4Tv_w/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A163146.89999999106%2C%22ls%22%3A162137.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A163026.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/4/christopher-diwata-now-owns-a-food-franchise-1440"><strong>READ: Christopher Diwata now owns a food franchise</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>With his face now associated with multiple brands and more viral reels online with his collaborations with various celebrities, Christopher asserted that he will never let the fame get to his head.</p><p>“Nabago sa anong way? Wala naman. Siguro nabago niya lang yung life ko na yung dating hindi ko nabibili, nabibili ko na. Yun lang naman yung nabago. (yung wife ko lang), medyo nagtatampo kasi wala ng time sa bahay. Siyempre habang may opportunities naman, i-ga-grab mo lang para sa kinabukasan ng mga bata,” he admitted. </p><p>Apart from his hope to get into acting this time around, Christopher also said he is still looking for the day when he gets the chance to finally meet his biggest idol in showbiz. </p><p>“Opo, kung may opportunities talaga na darating, i-ga-grab ko ng i-ga-grab. Gusto ko ma-meet si Coco Martin. Hanggang ngayon hindi pa kami nag-mi-meet. Wala pa chance. Sana. Siyempre gusto ko siya makilala dahil magaling siyang aktor at parang yung buhay niya ay naging buhay ko din dahil nanggaling din siya sa hirap,” he added. </p>

<p>Online viral personality Christopher Diwata talks to PUSH ABS-CBN about keeping his feet on the ground and his hope of one day meeting his biggest idol in showbiz.</p>

Online viral personality Christopher Diwata talks to PUSH ABS-CBN about keeping his feet on the ground and his hope of one day meeting his biggest idol in showbiz.