Singapore beauty queen goes viral for performing song taught by Filipina nanny
SINGAPORE: A beauty pageant contestant from Singapore received a lot of attention over the weekend after she performed a song and dance number that had reportedly been taught to her by her nanny from the Philippines. Miss Asia Pacific International Singapore Kaia Kwan was caught on camera singing and dancing to “Totoy Bibo,” an upbeat Filipino novelty pop song by Vhong Navarro that became popular…
Singapore beauty pageant contestant Kaia Kwan went viral recently for her performance of a song taught to her by her Filipino nanny. The song, titled "Totoy Bibo," is a popular Filipino novelty pop tune by Vhong Navarro that gained popularity in 2004. Kwan's video, taken at Chateau By The Sea in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, showed her singing and dancing to the catchy tune. The caption accompanying the video revealed that Kwan's Filipina nanny had taught her the song when she was a child.
Kwan's performance garnered a lot of attention and praise from viewers, with many commenting that she had "eaten that up" and "spreading joy." The video also sparked conversations about the bond between Filipino domestic helpers and the children they raise. With around 2.19 million Filipinos working overseas as nannies, the video highlighted the strong connection between helpers and the children they raise.
The popularity of "Totoy Bibo" has surged recently, partly due to its resurgence on TikTok. While Singapore offers better wages, communication, and legal protection for Filipina helpers compared to other destinations, the trend of Filipinos working as domestic workers has been ongoing for years. Some speculate that this arrangement is part of a "subtle plan of colonization" that has subtly influenced world traditions and values.
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