Nationality American Role Actress Years active 2006–present Spouse Steve | Name Christine Gambito | |
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Web alias(es) HappySlip, christinegambito, ChristinesiPhone Profiles | ||
(podcast) Ep 66 - Annie Talks w/ Christine Gambito | HappySlip | Fil-Am Comedian, YouTube Sensation
Christine Gambito (Born on August 16, 1976 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States), 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. On January 25, 2008, Gambito, who is of Filipino ancestry, was appointed ambassador for Philippine tourism by the Department of Tourism. She is married to Steve and has 4 children; Micah, Ian, Timmy, and Selah.
Contents
- podcast Ep 66 Annie Talks w Christine Gambito HappySlip Fil Am Comedian YouTube Sensation
- HappySlip at UW Seattle
- Before YouTube
- Origin of HappySlip
- Videos
- Characters
- Major characters
- Minor characters
- References
In March 2007, Gambito's video Mixed Nuts was nominated for the 2006 YouTube Video Awards for Best Comedy, resulting in second place. In May of the same year, she became one of the first users accepted into YouTube's revenue sharing program.
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.
HappySlip at UW Seattle
Before YouTube
Born 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.
Origin of "HappySlip"
Gambito attributes her nickname "HappySlip" to her Filipino mother's mispronunciation of "half slip":
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.
Videos
Her first sketch, Instant vlogging, 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 — 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 — and Mac Beautiful, 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.
Gambito has collaborated with fellow YouTube comedian Kevin Wu (KevJumba) and has made five videos with him.
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.
Major characters
The following characters are still portrayed today in Gambito's videos and are all portrayed by her:
Minor characters
The following characters are known for their role in affecting the HappySlip universe: