Kween Yasmin
Filipino social media personality (born 2000)
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Yasmin Marie M. Asistido (Tagalog pronunciation: [asɪsˈtɪdo]; born October 2, 2000), better known as Kween Yasmin, is a Filipino content creator, singer, and internet personality.[2] She gained recognition in 2018 after posting a comic rendition of Ex Battalion’s song "Hayaan Mo Sila" which was shared extensively on Facebook and YouTube.[3] Since then she has appeared on national television programs such as Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, I Juander, and Black Rider.[4] Her 2023 impromptu spoken-word piece "Esophagus, Esophagus" became a popular internet meme.[5][6]
Kween Yasmin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yasmin Marie M. Asistido October 2, 2000[1] |
| Occupations | Internet personality, singer, content creator |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Agent | Self-managed (formerly Viva Artists Agency) |
| Known for | Viral comedy videos, song covers, and spoken-word performances such as "Esophagus, Esophagus" |
| Notable work | Lalaking Manloloko (cover of Ex Battalion's Hayaan Mo Sila), Esophagus, Esophagus |
Early life and education
Yasmin Marie Asistido was born and raised in Cavite, Philippines, and grew up with her aunt and older sister in Bacoor.[3] She studied Multimedia Arts in college in Dasmariñas.[7] After experiencing bullying, she decided to leave school and focus on creating online content.[8][9] Her mother, Mariflor Asistido, died in 2018, an event she later said influenced her determination to continue performing.[10][11]
Career
Online beginnings
Asistido began posting humorous covers and parodies in 2018.[3] Her parody "Lalaking Manloloko" gained hundreds of thousands of views and helped her build an online following.[7] During the COVID-19 pandemic she hosted live sessions to talk with her followers, whom she calls "Yasminnatics"[8]
In 2021 she went viral after failing to enter her own virtual fan meeting because the Zoom room reached its limit of 100 participants. The incident drew tens of thousands of reactions and was covered by several Philippine media outlets[12][13]
Television
In 2020 she briefly signed with Viva Artists Agency but later ended the contract, saying she preferred to manage her own project.[3]
She appeared in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, I Juander, and the GMA Network series Black Rider.[4]
Spoken-word and recent activities
In late 2023 Asistido's spontaneous spoken-word performance "Esophagus, Esophagus" on the podcast The Koolpals went viral and was reported on by several Philippine media outlets.[5][4]
In 2025 she appeared in ABS-CBN’s digital series EATsotik.[14]
Public image
Media have described Asistido as the “All-Purpose Kween” for her range of performances.[4][15][16] SPOT.ph described her appeal as ‘natural and unfiltered.[10] She has publicly expressed support for the LGBT community.[3] On November 25, 2025, Canva Philippines published "All-Purpose Kween" fonts, such as Kweenmojis, Kween Sans (letters, numbers, and punctuation), and a collection of Yasmin's images for her own graphic.[17][18][19] On November 27, Yasmin endorsed partnership with Canva.[20]
Personal life
Discography
| Title | Type | Collaborators / Notes | Release date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Marupok" ft. Lord Malvar | Single | February 9, 2024 | [21] | |
| "Break Na Tayo"(Meowvolution album) | Album track | Originally by Meowfie ft. Kween Yasmin and Macoy Dubs | June 7, 2024 | [22] |
| "Oras na" | Single | November 8, 2024 | [23] | |
| "Wapake" | Originally by Kyo Quijano ft. Kween Yasmin | August 15, 2025 | [24] |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role / Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho | Herself / Guest | [4] |
| 2023 | I Juander | Herself / Guest | [6] |
| 2023 | Black Rider | Guest appearance | [25] |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | [26] |