Episode 23: Kongversation with Abi Marquez

From a single leftover wrapper in a lockdown kitchen to a global culinary phenomenon, Abby Marquez has completely rewritten the playbook on Filipino food content — and she is finally sitting down with us on the podcast! 🎙️🔥 Abigail Fronda Marquez — celebrated by millions of fans as the internet's "Lumpia Queen" — has carved out a digital career that most creators only dream of. From landing on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list to taking home a Webby Award, her incredibly crisp, beautifully shot cooking videos have completely redefined how the world sees Filipino food. Whether she’s collaborating with world-renowned culinary titans like Gordon Ramsay or turning traditional recipes on their head, Abby brings a brilliant mix of academic strategy, technical precision, and pure passion to the kitchen. In this episode, we step away from the fast-paced cooking reels to get to know the brilliant mind behind the brand. Expect an honest conversation about her rapid rise to fame, how she navigates personal hurdles like ADHD and a fear of confrontation, and what it really takes to protect your creative voice in a crowded digital landscape. Whether you’ve been following her since her early lockdown kitchen experiments or you just love her fresh, unapologetic take on local flavors, this episode is going to hit different. Hope you enjoy watching this full episode. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a Kongversation! Guest: Abby Marquez Socials: IG:   / abigailfmarquez   TikTok:   / abigailfmarquez   Host: Francis Kong Producer: Rachel Kong Video Production: Albert Ao Editor: Albert Ao Hair and Make Up: Kathy Oran Creative Director/Content Strategist: Rachel Kong and Saveena Lacorte Additional Video and Graphics: Keith Spencer Habolin and Saveena Lacorte Special Thanks: Proscenium at Rockwell for venue shoot and the entire support of team Success Options Inc. © 2026 Francis Kong | Kongversations Podcast. All rights reserved