Birth certificate? Check. NBI clearance? Check! Humor? Absolutely! Face card? You bet! Perlas of Team Bardagulan has all the essential requirements, and we’re here to witness her rightful rise in the online world. Our girl is ready, and she’s claiming her spotlight!
Despite some TikTok users labeling her a “spy” in the Philippines, suggesting she isn’t a full-blooded Filipino, Perlas has proven them wrong. This speculation is rooted in the chaotic landscape of Philippine politics and economics. However, she’s confidently presented her valid identification, asserting her true citizenship. Perlas is undeniably Pinay!
The only thing she’s “spying” on is her ascent to greatness. Metroscene Mag had the pleasure of chatting with Perlas during our September shoot for "Days of Girlhood," where we delved into her life, ambitions, and those cheeky spy rumors.
She is not a SPY!
Surely, Perlas didn’t expect to be put on the limelight after doing funny antics on TikTok, but with her quirk and humor, who wouldn’t be entertained? Coming from her success, she says, “I just focused on sharing what I love and enjoying the process.”
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But for Perlas, social media is a give-and-take situation. It has become her space for connection and having to freely express herself with open-minded people. She delights her target audience with humor and personality alongside her peers, and she’s met with the utmost love and comments from her fans. “My relationship with followers has deepened through engagement and support. It has helped me feel more connected and confident in my identity as a creator,” she added.
Being put in the spotlight never was easy for Perlas. She revealed that one of the hardest parts of being a social media sensation is balancing her personal values with audiences expecting to receive the very same contents she puts out. It’s a true test of her creativity and authenticity, but with her determination, she pushes through and through!
Being the Perlas of Team Bardagulan
Truth be told, when Team Bardagulan crosses our TikTok for you pages, we’re in for a good ride! With Perlas always gracing us with her presence during the team’s TikTok live, she makes sure that she doesn’t only benefit from the positive feedback of her fans, but assures herself to embrace the setbacks to become a much better online personality.
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Of course, with her team on her side, she is definitely navigating her path clearly. “My friendships provide support and honest feedback, reminding me of my roots and keeping me humble amid the ups and downs of fame,” she remarked.
It is important for Perlas that she has her support system beside her to continue setting boundaries and setting limitations for herself and on what she does. But of course, to guide her in building a safe and fun community.
Perlas in her truest form
Having wit and grit, Perlas—amongst other social media influencers—definitely marked her own identity by nurturing the cracks of her beginning. As a starting content creator, Perlas feared that there would be relentless rejections and judgments. Undeterred, she delved deep into her truest self and vulnerability which led to the boost of her confidence
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“‘Di nga ako spy!” She insists in her iconic videos. if there’s anything, she’s loved by many. Honestly looking at her with her friends is precious enough to appreciate the love that they have built and how extreme they want to keep each other’s presence loving, inclusive, and entertaining. And looking at her fame and the bookings she has with her team, that’s a smack to the people who called her a spy! .
For Perlas, her intimate friendship and closeness with her mates in the team helps her through her personal growth and approach. With this, she gained fame and a lot of attention with collaborating brands and other content creators. It’s really Team Bardagulan’s world and we’re lucky to be living in it!
She may be called different names, picked-on by numerous people that wanted to tear the castle she’s building slowly, let it be known that Perlas will take up space in the rise of any content creators. Her humorous personality and style will be the defining things that will make her unique and special. It may not always be rainbows and butterflies, but with her team on her side, the highest sky's the limit for her, just waiting for her to reach it.
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