Marcelito Pomoy, Ivana Alawi, Alex Gonzaga, BlackPink Top Trending YouTube Video of 2020

Marcelito Pomoy’s “America’s Got Talent” performance of the classic Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s duet “The Prayer” has been named the top trending YouTube video of 2020 in the Philippines. His video has now more than 45 millions views since it was uploaded last January.

Marcelito was followed by Kapamilya sexy star Iva Alawi who has 3 entries in the Top 10. 

The top 10 also featured videos from late content creators, Emman Nimedez and Lloyd Cadena.

Here are the Top 10 Trending Videos that entertained Filipinos in 2020: 

1. WOW! Marcelito Pomoy Sings "The Prayer" With DUAL VOICES! - America's Got Talent: The Champions 

2. IVANA ALAWI, NAPAIYAK NI IDOL RAFFY. ITO ANG PRANK NA PARANG TOTOO!  

3. Iguana meets Ivana by Alex Gonzaga 

4. BOYFRIEND PRANK! | IVANA ALAWI

5. ASK MOTHER KWEEN (ANONG MANGYAYARE SA YOUTUBE NI LLOYD?)

6. KAILANGAN NIYO NA RIN MALAMAN

7. "NIANA PRANK" KAY CHOLO (KINILIG SIYA IH HAHA)

8. THE JUNNIEBOY PROPOSAL

9. IGNORING SANYA PRANK | GOLD PLAY BUTTON UNBOXING

10. LAST TO LEAVE THE POOL WINS $10,000 (500,000PHP) w/ DOLAINAB | ZEINAB HARAKE

Pinoy hip-hop scene enjoys its momentum this year as local rappers and groups released their original tracks, taking six out of 10 spots on the list.

As BLACKPINK released their first full studio album this year, Filipino Blinks showed their support by streaming their music videos, landing them three spots on the chart. K-pop king BTS also solidifies their popularity in the country as the group clinches a place on the list. This year’s top showstoppers for music videos are: 

1. Araw araw Love - Flow G

2. BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' M/V

3. BLACKPINK - 'Ice Cream (with Selena Gomez)' M/V

4. BTS (방탄소년단) 'Dynamite' Official MV

5. SULYAP - Jr.Crown, Thome & Chris Line (Official Lyric Video) [Prod.By J-Lhutz]

6. Miloves (OTW SAYO) - King Badger

7. BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' DANCE PERFORMANCE VIDEO

8. TINOTOYO - Jr.Crown & Thome ft. Bomb D (Official Audio)

9. EMMAN - Teka Lang (Official Lyric Video)

10. Ex Battalion - Bounty (Makukuha rin kita)

This year’s list of top and breakout creators saw fan-favorite personalities and comedians like Ivana Alawi, Alex Gonzaga, Cong TV, Viy Cortez, and Donnalyn Bartolome. There was also an emergence of creators from the gaming community like ChoOx TV, and celebrities who turned to vlogging like Kathryn Bernardo.

This year’s top creators are:  

1. Ivana Alawi

2. Zeinab Harake 

3. Cong TV

4. Ja Mill

5. Alex Gonzaga Official

6. ChoOx TV

7. Jelai Andres

8. Viy Cortez

9. Donnalyn Bartolome

10. Jomar Lovena

Meanwhile, 2020's Breakout Creators are: 

1. Cong TV

2. Viy Cortez

3. Jomar Lovena

4. Junnie Boy

5. Kathryn Bernardo

6. Boss Keng

7. Vien

8. Leti Sha

9. EmmanNimedezTV

10. Donekla in Tandem

Mervin Wenke, Communications and Public Affairs Head of Google Philippines said, "Filipinos use YouTube to tell and listen to stories, providing some form of comfort in this extremely challenging year. It is inspiring to see how the creators continued to show wayfinding to support one another as a community and to keep their viewers engaged despite the odds. The heart of YouTube is its creators and we recognize their important role in providing not just relevant content but even hope to Filipinos in the time of what turned out to be a difficult 2020.”