“A curveball from the universe” — Mikey Bustos on his unlikely comedy career

YouTube comedy sensation Mikey Bustos grew up in Canada wanting to be a veterinarian. Then after success on Canadian Idol, he decided to become a singer. But he soon discovered what entertained his audiences the most were his funny videos about the Filipino culture of his immigrant parents, such as his viral musical parody about the common, indispensable tabo. 

Howie Severino talks to Mikey about his childhood in Canada as often the only Filipino kid in class, resettling in the Philippines, and coming out with his partner RJ, with whom he shares a new, art-filled home. 

Mikey never forgot his childhood love for animals and retained his obsession with ants. He even recently made news as the discoverer of an ant species in his yard that was not known to exist in the Philippines. He tells Howie how his passion for ants became a business with international operations. 

With millions of followers on multiple platforms, Mikey shares tips on how to earn from creating online content. But it all starts with developing your talent and being ready for that “curveball from the universe.” 

Links:

https://youtu.be/MFHISwnlzG8?si=o0YEQQbaGQqKb6Wy

https://youtu.be/Vzb98tQp53I?si=CQVHAffz3PnVBlbZ

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Producer: Arla FabellaResearcher: MJ CerilloEditor: Jayr Magtoto

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