Influencer Editorial Team
“Making people laugh is easy. Making them feel seen, that’s art.” Perlas, born Patricialourel Funtanares, doesn’t just create content, she creates connection. Her nomination for Content Creator of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025 is a tribute to the energy, authenticity, and unmatched charisma she brings to the digital world.
A proud Filipino talent under Cornerstone Entertainment Inc., Perlas has captivated audiences across TikTok, YouTube, and beyond. Her rise began with livestreams that broke through the noise: raw, funny, wildly interactive, and impossible to ignore. Whether she’s cracking up fans with her spontaneous humor or comforting them through emotional moments, Perlas delivers realness in a world that craves it. But don’t mistake spontaneity for simplicity, her content is layered and intentional. From comedy skits to lifestyle vlogs (featuring beloved moments with pets like, Thalia, Cooper, and Night” to emotionally resonant self-love messages, her videos reveal a creator with range and a voice with purpose. It’s no surprise that Nylon Manila hailed her as one of the Filipino creators who defined 2024, celebrating her “unbeatable TikTok lives” and magnetic presence.
Behind the camera, Perlas serves as a key collaborator and creative force within the viral TikTok group, Team Bardagulan, alongside Niko Badayos, both of whom are represented by Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. She has played an essential role in shaping a digital culture that is grounded in humor, relatability, and authenticity.
She’s also known as one half of Nikolas, her long-standing tandem with Niko Badayos. Together, they’ve built more than just a collaboration as they’ve created a space rooted in genuine connection, both with each other and the community they’ve nurtured. Their undeniable chemistry and effortless dynamic have resonated with audiences for over a year, sparking viral moments, strengthening fan loyalty, and opening new doors in their careers. Still, Perlas’s strength lies in her versatility as a powerful solo creator and as part of a duo that knows how to make people feel seen.
With multiple TikTok accounts (like @perlas_official1 and @perlas344), YouTube series such as In the Stone with Perlas, and a growing presence across Instagram and Facebook, Perlas’s digital footprint continues to expand. Every video, every stream, and every post reflect her genuine warmth, wild humor, and the ability to make audiences feel like part of something bigger.
Her nomination as Content Creator of the Year is a celebration of her craft but also of her courage to show up, be herself, and light up screens around the world. Congratulations, Perlas. Your star isn’t just rising; it’s redefining what it means to shine.
