TikTok is usually the go-to place for viral dance crazes, clever challenges, and trending content. But every now and then, someone unexpected steals the spotlight—without ever busting a move. Enter Virgie Delos Santos Teodosio, a 62-year-old grandma from Cavite, whose videos have taken the internet by storm for one simple yet powerful reason: authenticity.
Unlike the usual TikTok stars, Nanay Virgie isn’t lip-syncing or jumping on the latest trends. Instead, she shares snippets of her everyday life—cooking, washing dishes, and doing household chores—something many people find oddly relatable. But what truly sets her apart? The emotional twist she adds. She pairs these mundane tasks with heart-wrenching songs, transforming simple moments into unexpectedly dramatic (and hilarious) scenes.
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Her choice of background music includes emotional hits like Backburner by NIKI, All Too Well by Taylor Swift, What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish, and About You by The 1975. The result? Millions of views and a flood of comments from amused (and slightly emotional) netizens, some of whom have even started sending in song requests for her next videos.
According to her son, Biboy Teodosio, Nanay Virgie doesn’t take herself too seriously on TikTok—she’s just having fun. In fact, it was Biboy who encouraged her to join the platform in the first place. “She made videos just for fun. I was the one who influenced her. She created a TikTok account because I started live streaming three months ago on TikTok, and sometimes she’s the only viewer I have,” he shared with WhenInManila.com. Neither of them expected her content to blow up the way it did.
Nanay Virgie herself admits she was stunned by her sudden TikTok fame. “I was surprised. I’m happy because I’ve always wanted to see myself on TikTok since my child is also on TikTok, and I’m always supportive of him,” she shared. As for her signature sad song choices? She picks them on purpose, knowing that’s what her followers love. “People enjoy them and even request more sad songs,” she explained, adding that her naturally serious expression while doing chores makes the videos even funnier.
Her most viral clip—where she calmly peels malunggay leaves to the tune of Conan Gray’s The Cut That Always Bleeds—has racked up a staggering 3.9 million views.
Nanay Virgie is proof that you don’t need flashy trends or dance routines to go viral. Sometimes, all it takes is a little humor, a touch of drama, and a whole lot of authenticity. Keep spreading those good vibes, Nanay Virgie!
