May is . As pretty much anyone who's spent time in Vancouver knows, Asian heritage is inextricably linked to B.C.'s history as a whole.
Today, Asian Canadians are showcasing and celebrating their cultures and identities in a wide variety of ways—one of which being through TikTok videos.
With the theme for Asian Heritage Month this year being "Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve," we've compiled a list of a few of the city's top content creators that are entertaining, informing, inspiring and just generally killing the TikTok game with their work—whether it's through comedy, recipes, art, offering a peek into their family life or taking followers along on restaurant tours of Vancouver.
Scroll through the list below to get to know them!
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Yes, this hilarious digital creator you've probably seen on your FYP hundreds of times, often greeting viewers with a "Hello my friends!" is based right here in the Lower Mainland. Linda Dong's success story is that of another Vancouverite finding TikTok fame over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, she's amassed an impressive 14.7 million TikTok followers and with her equally funny and wise parodies about dating, family, and life as a millennial.
It's not Dong's first brush with social media stardom. Dong started , in November 2011, that eventually grew to over 1 million subscribers and millions views.
Tag a friend 馃槀 Going undercover be like 馃ジ
I always google and look at the ratings to get good boba 鈽猴笍馃挭 what’s your go to boba order 馃
LOLLLL my mom don’t like me wearing sweats, are your parents like this too 馃ゲ
Focus on yourself and boys come like milkshake brings all the boys to the yard 鉁�
What I had for lunch: Vietnamese Chicken Pho (chicken noodle soup)鈽猴笍馃嵅. What did you have for today? 鈽猴笍
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Andree 'AC' Bonifacio has already (twice), and . Now, the dancer . To date, she's racked up 5 million followers who stay tuned to her— you guessed it— dance videos. It's also easy to take fashion inspiration from her always on-trend sense of style.
yaaa girl representing the 馃嚨馃嚟!! Your turn @aiki_kr @ruhatenizo 馃ぉ
napapa fullout ako dito @renzjanuz
Riverdale ep today!!! u might see a familiar face :))
with @jonny.perl currently 2:27am obsessed w this song
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A Filipino Canadian singer whose TikTok bio cleverly states, "My teeth are straight, but I’m not," Raymond Salgado has grown an army of 490,100 followers since he joined the platform. His videos showcase his mind-blowing range that could give some of the world's top vocalists a run for their money, through both covers and original songs.
Singing my sadness away
I’m a little late on this trend I know 馃槀
Casually singing for the @canucks 馃彃
Day 4 in trying to get my song viral 馃ぃ
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This mom of four hilarious kids has 3.5 million followers who keep scrolling for her relatable recounts about motherhood, as well as her tips for learning, cooking or dialling in the bedtime routine.
Thanks for 3 million! Together, let’s
Me when I’m trying to eat a snack H/T: @michaelandjill
Ong Squad goes camping
How to make musubi
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Who doesn't need some restaurant inspiration every now and then? Or if cooking at home is more your style, some Costco finds that will motivate you to brave the big box store crowds? On her popular TikTok account, this Vancouverite Sophia Hu is providing fellow Lower Mainland-based TikTok users with both, along with other "latest and greatest" finds from across the city. So far, the digital creator has 32,300 followers who regularly make use of the resource.
BEST HAWAIIAN LUNCH PLATES IN VANCOUVER!!
BEST TAKEOUT SUSHI ROLLS IN VANCOUVER 鉁�
Costco Canada finds part 5!! 鉁�
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If you need some recipe inspiration, on the other hand, Tiffy is your girl. The food blogger was born in Taiwan before moving to 麻豆传媒映画in high school. Today, she shares daily recipes on her and on , in addition to filming the 60-second video tutorials she posts for her 1.2 million TikTok followers. Typically, her recipes focus on Asian cuisine, from family recipes to recreated street food. Warning: even a quick scroll through her feed might just leave you feeling hungry.
My most highly-requested recipe of my mom’s FLUFFY, SOFT, Fail-ProofMilk Bread is FINALLY here! Link in bio. #
20 minutes ONLY, have you tried rice cakes?
5 ingredients only - Egg filled pancakes
That jiggle!! So CREAMY, is it better than mama? 馃槈
