“I’m their stress reliever.” That’s how TikTok content creator Toniyuh describes the role he plays for his growing audience on social media.
With a talent for mimicking celebrities and public figures, the content creator has found a niche that blends humor and creativity.
In one of his most viral clips, he sings the “Ice Cream Yummy” song while switching between the voices of actress Kathryn Bernardo, former vice president, now Naga Mayor Leni Robredo, former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, content creator Kween Yasmin and actress-host Toni Gonzaga, all in just 41 seconds.
The video, filmed on his phone at home, has since racked up more than 15.2 million views and 1.5 million likes.
@iamtoniyuh Replying to @johnmarvicdianco “Ice Cream Yummy” Multiverse version ✨ #kathrynbernardo #lenirobredo #alice #kweenyasmin #tonigonzaga #toniyuh #foryou #viral #foryoupage #viral ♬ original sound – Toniyuh
Toniyuh traces his skill to years of watching his favorite stars on screen.
“In my experience, I have always been following the celebrities that I loved—watching their movies, series, guestings, etc,” Toniyuh said.
“For me, it’s a good factor as a fan and having this platform to entertain people using my talent as a celebrity voice impersonator,” he added.
Toniyuh graduated with honors in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from STI College Ortigas-Cainta.
His passion for performance began on stage, taking on roles in the Department of Trade and Industry’s “Tanghalang Pangmamimili” (2018) and “Bakit Isa Lang ang Bituin sa Langit” (2019), and earning recognition as a Mandudula at Artista ng Bayan from the Municipality of Binangonan.
From the theater, his impressions reached television screens. Toniyuh’s first appearance was on GTV’s “Dapat Alam Mo!,” doing an impression of Toni during the “Ka-Voice segment.”
He also made appearances on “Eat Bulaga,” “24 Oras,” “The Boobay and Tekla Show” and “Frontline Pilipinas.” The rising creator also landed a role in the upcoming Puregold Channel digital BL series “Got My Eyes On You.”
Toniyuh has so far worked with Toni and Alex Gonzaga, Kim Atienza, Susan Enriquez, DJ JhaiHo, Yassi Pressman, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad. He also collaborated with several brands.
Amid his success, he is glad to find support from followers.
“Most of my followers said that I’m their ‘stress reliever’ and I’m happy for the positive feedback and support from them on top of being in love with the craft,” he said.
Beyond entertainment, Toniyuh has also maintained a close relationship with marginalized groups he feels passionate about advocating for. Among those most notable are the LGBTQIA+ community as well as the elder communities.
“I proudly say that I have been given the privilege to use my voice and platform to do better and inspire others,” Toniyuh said.
Toniyuh has been named a member of the Sphere Celebrity and Influencer Management roster. The agency’s general manager, Wayne Avellano, said they recognize “the immense talent that Toniyuh” has.
“Sphere is excited to work directly with Toniyuh and help him create connections with brands and clients to forge fruitful collaborations,” Avellano said.
Toniyuh has so far garnered over 300,000 TikTok followers.