When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us searched for something—purpose, a hobby, maybe just a way to pass time. For 33-year-old Angelo Tan-Alberto, it was TikTok. What started as a spontaneous download during lockdown turned into a digital career that now entertains hundreds of thousands daily.
Born in the Philippines and raised in Upstate New York, Angelo’s journey into content creation began years before he went viral. “I actually started social media back when I was in college in Manila,” he says. But it wasn’t until the pandemic hit—and he was laid off from his job—that he turned to content full-time. “I didn’t know what else to do, so I started making videos. And then they just started gaining traction.”
Fast forward, and Angelo (@itsangeloooo) boasts over 450,000 followers on TikTok and 35,000 on Instagram, with a loyal community that follows his everyday life, his friend group’s drama, and his travel adventures. His content is unapologetically real, often hilarious, sometimes dramatic, and always relatable.
What sets him apart in a sea of Gen Z creators is his age—and the wisdom that comes with it. “I’m like 10 years older than everyone else in the game,” he laughs. “They either call me their big brother or joke around and call me ‘uncle.’” But don’t let the nickname fool you. Angelo keeps up just fine, whether it’s vibing at a music festival or jumping into spontaneous road trips with fellow creators.
After moving to Tampa, Florida with his twin brother, Angelo found a new rhythm—balancing his solar company job during the day and his content creation hustle at night. His Snapchat is a window into his daily adventures, his TikTok is where the drama unfolds, and his Instagram is a curated glimpse into his lifestyle in sunny Florida.
It was a deeply personal video that first catapulted him into the spotlight: a story about how he has three fathers—a wild family dynamic that captivated viewers and teased even more stories to come. “That video really opened the door,” he reflects. “People realized there’s so much more to me than just funny content. There’s a story behind it all.”
With roots in the Philippines, a foundation in resilience, and a personality that feels like a friend you’ve known for years, Angelo is not just another influencer. He’s the older brother you didn’t know you needed on your feed.
As he continues to grow, create, and inspire, one thing’s for sure: Uncle Angelo isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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