Carla Abellana Explains Her Post About Content Creators’ Earnings Abroad
CARLA ABELLANA – Kapuso actress Carla Abellana clarifies her recent post regarding the earnings of content creators abroad, addressing any misunderstandings and providing further explanation.
Carla Abellana, a well-known actress in the Philippines under GMA Network, recently took to social media to clarify her remarks about the earnings of content creators in other countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. Her original post on Instagram’s Threads platform expressed astonishment at how much money content creators make abroad, even from platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
In her post, Carla humorously suggested that actors in the Philippine entertainment industry are at a disadvantage when compared to content creators earning significantly more overseas. She even playfully asked her followers if she should consider migrating.
“Grabe pala kinikita ng content creators sa ibang countries like the US and Canada! OMG! Even from Instagram alone or YouTube. Crazy! Like luging lugi kami dito, guys. As in super lugi. Migrate na kaya ako?” she wrote.
While her statement was made in jest, it sparked various reactions online. Some netizens took her words seriously, interpreting them as a complaint or a sign of discontent with her career and life. This prompted Carla to address the matter with a follow-up post, clarifying her intentions.
“Guys, seryoso naman yung iba diyan masyado. Bawal ako mag-reklamo, mag-biro, mag-share ng nararamdaman? Ibig sabihin kaagad, hindi ako grateful sa trabaho at buhay ko? Chill lang kayo, guys,” the actress responded.
Carla’s post brought attention to the significant earnings gap between traditional celebrities and digital content creators. According to an article by The Creators’ Diary, the average salary of a content creator in the U.S. is around $60,000 per year, which is approximately PHP 3,477,990. Meanwhile, Hurrdat Marketing highlights various roles within content creation, including bloggers, brand ambassadors, influencers, and videographers. Additionally, Riverside reports that YouTubers with 100,000 monthly views can earn between $1,000 and $3,000 from AdSense alone.
This discussion has sparked conversations about the evolving entertainment industry and the growing financial opportunities in digital content creation.