In March 2007, Gambito's video Mixed Nuts was nominated for the 2006 YouTube Video Awards for Best Comedy,[6] resulting in second place.[7] In May of the same year, she became one of the first users accepted into YouTube's revenue sharing program.[4]
Gambito's performances typically included comedy sketches in which she impersonates members of her family. She also sings and plays the piano and guitar. As Gambito has stated repeatedly in her videos, she is notably one of the very few top users who are acting, filming, editing and producing her shorts completely on her own.[8][9]
Gambito attributes her nickname "HappySlip" to her Filipino mother's mispronunciation of "half slip":[11]
As a child, my Filipino mom would always remind me to wear a half-slip with skirts. However, the way she would pronounce the phrase was misleading: "Your hap e-slip! Be sure to wear your hap e-slip!" So I naturally went around calling the thing a 'happy slip,' until friends at school corrected me by asking if I had a 'sad slip' as well.[12]
At her personal site, she explains that the phrase is not only a funny phrase from the past, but it also reflects what she would like people to feel when they watch her videos, hoping they will "slip into happiness" while watching.[13]
Videos
Her first sketch, Instant vlogging,[14] was originally broadcast on September 6, 2006 and featured Gambito impersonating four different characters, each representing a different video blogging style. Due to the positive response she received from the YouTube community, two of those characters (the teenager and the girl in the "soap opera" style) were explored further in the following videos, the latter becoming the first episode of a soap opera spoof featuring two twin sisters both interpreted by Gambito. Her second video introduced many of the recurring themes in her following sketches, such as her parents' attitude towards her growing popularity over the Internet and her family's ethnic habits seen through the mind of an American. Other notable sketches include Mixed Nuts[15] — a video depicting what she would call "a typical family discussion" which was later awarded with the second place in the 2006 YouTube Video Awards for Best Comedy[7] — and Mac Beautiful,[16] her first musical video, an ironic cover of the song "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt praising the beauty and efficiency of the Apple MacPro. Gambito later broadcast two videos containing original songs.[17][18]
Gambito has collaborated with fellow YouTube comedian Kevin Wu (KevJumba) and has made five videos with him.[19]
Characters
Gambito is known for playing many characters within her videos. Her characters are easily recognized in her videos for their hair, attire, and personality. When portraying a character, Gambito uses wigs and notable accessories to differentiate each character when necessary.[20]
Major characters
The following characters are still portrayed today in Gambito's videos and are all portrayed by her:
Christine – Known as the main character in Gambito's videos seen to deal with her family's comedic traditions.
Dad – Christine's father who is commonly seen in Gambito's videos constantly eating pork rinds. "Disaster!" is his commonly known catch phrase. The upper half of his face is not seen in any of Gambito's videos possibly to conceal Gambito's face and/or for easy recognition.
Mom – Christine's mother known for her traditional antics with her family.
Auntie Babie Cruz – Christine's aunt known in Gambito's videos for her comedic antics and, at times, snobby remarks.
Minnie Cruz – Auntie Babie's shy daughter and Christine's cousin who is constantly embarrassed by her mother.
Lola – Christine's grandmother known for her comedic confusion.
Teenie – A teenager known for her talkative and self-absorbed attitude. Teenie is a parody of a modern, American teenager.
Minor characters
The following characters are known for their role in affecting the HappySlip universe:
Kevin – Minnie's boyfriend whom Minnie met online. Portrayed by Kevin Wu (KevJumba).
Fred G (not to be confused with the other Fred) – Known for his love interest in Minnie. Also known for being an opponent to Kevin in a dance battle for Minnie's love.[21] Gambito left the judging to viewers by holding a poll on her official website with Fred losing with 12% of votes.[22]
Christian – Minnie's cousin sent out by Auntie Babie to watch over Minnie as she attends college. Portrayed by ninjadrops.
Sheila & Sally Smoot – Known for their roles in 'Plop & Shop!' imitating infomercial hosts. Both portrayed by Gambito.
Claire & Audrey – Twin sisters known for their soap opera acts. The characters became inactive after both allegedly shot each other to death.[23] Both were portrayed by Gambito. After a recent skit they were alive and it has been the most recent of her soap operas.
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Christine Gambito born August 16 1976 2 in Virginia Beach Virginia United States 3 better known by her screen name HappySlip is an American Internet personality actress and comedian She maintained one of the most subscribed to channels on YouTube a popular video sharing website 4 On January 25 2008 Gambito who is of Filipino ancestry was appointed ambassador for Philippine tourism by the Department of Tourism 5 Christine GambitoGambito at the 777 YouTube gathering in Washington Square ParkBorn 1976 08 20 August 20 1976 age 46 Virginia Beach Virginia U SOccupation s Internet personality actress comedianYears active2006 presentKnown forVarietyYouTube informationChannelHappySlipYears active2006 presentSubscribers602 thousand 1 Total views78 million 1 Creator Awards100 000 subscribersLast updated August 27 2021Websitewww wbr happyslip wbr comIn March 2007 Gambito s video Mixed Nuts was nominated for the 2006 YouTube Video Awards for Best Comedy 6 resulting in second place 7 In May of the same year she became one of the first users accepted into YouTube s revenue sharing program 4 Gambito s performances typically included comedy sketches in which she impersonates members of her family She also sings and plays the piano and guitar As Gambito has stated repeatedly in her videos she is notably one of the very few top users who are acting filming editing and producing her shorts completely on her own 8 9 Contents 1 Before YouTube 2 Origin of HappySlip 3 Videos 4 Characters 4 1 Major characters 4 2 Minor characters 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksBefore YouTube EditBorn of Filipino ancestry and raised in the United States she was involved in cameo appearances and small parts of television commercials movies and industrial and training films 10 Origin of HappySlip EditGambito attributes her nickname HappySlip to her Filipino mother s mispronunciation of half slip 11 As a child my Filipino mom would always remind me to wear a half slip with skirts However the way she would pronounce the phrase was misleading Your hap e slip Be sure to wear your hap e slip So I naturally went around calling the thing a happy slip until friends at school corrected me by asking if I had a sad slip as well 12 At her personal site she explains that the phrase is not only a funny phrase from the past but it also reflects what she would like people to feel when they watch her videos hoping they will slip into happiness while watching 13 Videos EditHer first sketch Instant vlogging 14 was originally broadcast on September 6 2006 and featured Gambito impersonating four different characters each representing a different video blogging style Due to the positive response she received from the YouTube community two of those characters the teenager and the girl in the soap opera style were explored further in the following videos the latter becoming the first episode of a soap opera spoof featuring two twin sisters both interpreted by Gambito Her second video introduced many of the recurring themes in her following sketches such as her parents attitude towards her growing popularity over the Internet and her family s ethnic habits seen through the mind of an American Other notable sketches include Mixed Nuts 15 a video depicting what she would call a typical family discussion which was later awarded with the second place in the 2006 YouTube Video Awards for Best Comedy 7 and Mac Beautiful 16 her first musical video an ironic cover of the song You re Beautiful by James Blunt praising the beauty and efficiency of the Apple MacPro Gambito later broadcast two videos containing original songs 17 18 Gambito has collaborated with fellow YouTube comedian Kevin Wu KevJumba and has made five videos with him 19 Characters EditGambito is known for playing many characters within her videos Her characters are easily recognized in her videos for their hair attire and personality When portraying a character Gambito uses wigs and notable accessories to differentiate each character when necessary 20 Major characters Edit The following characters are still portrayed today in Gambito s videos and are all portrayed by her Christine Known as the main character in Gambito s videos seen to deal with her family s comedic traditions Dad Christine s father who is commonly seen in Gambito s videos constantly eating pork rinds Disaster is his commonly known catch phrase The upper half of his face is not seen in any of Gambito s videos possibly to conceal Gambito s face and or for easy recognition Mom Christine s mother known for her traditional antics with her family Auntie Babie Cruz Christine s aunt known in Gambito s videos for her comedic antics and at times snobby remarks Minnie Cruz Auntie Babie s shy daughter and Christine s cousin who is constantly embarrassed by her mother Lola Christine s grandmother known for her comedic confusion Teenie A teenager known for her talkative and self absorbed attitude Teenie is a parody of a modern American teenager Minor characters Edit The following characters are known for their role in affecting the HappySlip universe Kevin Minnie s boyfriend whom Minnie met online Portrayed by Kevin Wu KevJumba Fred G not to be confused with the other Fred Known for his love interest in Minnie Also known for being an opponent to Kevin in a dance battle for Minnie s love 21 Gambito left the judging to viewers by holding a poll on her official website with Fred losing with 12 of votes 22 Christian Minnie s cousin sent out by Auntie Babie to watch over Minnie as she attends college Portrayed by ninjadrops Sheila amp Sally Smoot Known for their roles in Plop amp Shop imitating infomercial hosts Both portrayed by Gambito Claire amp Audrey Twin sisters known for their soap opera acts The characters became inactive after both allegedly shot each other to death 23 Both were portrayed by Gambito After a recent skit they were alive and it has been the most recent of her soap operas See also EditYouTube celebritiesReferences Edit a b About HappySlip YouTube Date of birth of Christine Gambito Embedded below when editing a b Miguel Helft 2007 05 05 Contributors on YouTube May Share Advertising Revenue The New York Times Retrieved 2007 08 21 Fil Am Youtube star is new DOT ambassador thepinoy net Jay Braage 2007 03 22 Buzz Watch HappySlip Nominated for 2006 YouTube Video Award Digital Media Wire Archived from the original on 2007 09 27 Retrieved 2007 08 21 a b 2006 YouTube Video Awards Results YouTube Jet Damazo 2007 04 13 A Filipina s Happy Slip is Showing Asia Sentinel Archived from the original on 2007 09 19 Retrieved 2007 08 21 Vlog 2 on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Tuned in to Happy Slip Getting to Know Christine Gambito Asian Journal Online 2007 03 20 Retrieved 2007 08 21 Vlog 1 on YouTube Christine Gambito 2007 03 26 My YouTube Myself Backstage Archived from the original on September 27 2007 Retrieved 2007 08 21 Happyslip s Official website Instant video blogging on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Mixed nuts on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Mac beautiful on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Your Love on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Happy Mother s Day on YouTube HappySlip s Channel on YouTube Put It In Purse on YouTube a kevjumba HappySlip collaboration short on YouTube Behind the scenes See u in Cebu on YouTube KevJumba vs Fred G Dance Battle on YouTube Poll KevJumba vs Fred G Archived 2009 03 16 at the Wayback Machine I dare you to Soap Opera 7 on YouTubeExternal links EditOfficial site HappySlip s channel on YouTubeAchievementsPreceded bybarelypolitical Most Subscribed Director on YouTubeRanked 8th as of 2010 Succeeded byLisaNova Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Christine Gambito amp oldid 1133051903, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
