Get to know Kuya Darbs of 'Real Talk Darbs'
Darbie Kim Estrebilla took a leap of faith when he quit his job in the United Arab Emirates in 2020 to focus on his passion for vlogging.
In just about three years, Darbie, who is now fondly called as Kuya Darbs by his followers, has reached millions of views in his vlog titled 'Real Talk Darbs.'
According to Darbie, his vlogs are not just for entertainment. By talking about social issues and current events, the content creator also aims to inspire people especially those experiencing anxiety.
“My intention is to just give value to my audience on every content and video I produce. To tell you the truth, hindi ako naka-focus kung magba-viral ba ito o maraming magshe-share o sisikat ba ako sa video na ito. Every video is meant to save at least one soul. I guess that's the reason why people follow me. They see and feel that intention,” Kuya Darbs said in a statement.
As of writing he now has registered three million followers on Facebook; 210,000 subscribers on YouTube; 640,000 followers on TikTok; and 52,000 followers on Instagram.
Aside from creating contents for 'Real Talk Darbs,' the passionate vlogger also shares his knowledge to aspiring vloggers through his RTD Creator Academy and RTD Creatives. Likewise, he discusses his marketing and branding knowledge via live talks and speaking engagements.
Know more about Kuya Darbs in this gallery:
Real Talk Darbs
Darbie Kim Estrebilla worked multiple jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before he became a full-time content creator of 'Real Talk Darbs.'
Life before vlogging
In one of his first vlogs in 2018 titled “Pagod Ka Na Bang Maging OFW?” Darbie, or Kuya Darbs to his followers, talked about the hardships of being an OFW and encouraged fellow OFWs not to quit easily.
Social issues
Aside from personal experiences, Kuya Darbs also talks about social issues on his vlog. Recently, he discussed hot topics like the infamous Alex Gonzaga cake icing issue (2 million Facebook views), luxury bag issue (6.8 million Facebook views), and Donnalyn Bartolome's viral “gratitude” post (762,000 Facebook views).
Book Author
Aside from his 'Real Talk Dabs' vlog, Darbie has also authored self-help books such as 'The Ultimate Guide of Moving On,' 'Is it Worth It?' and 'Heartbreak to Breakthrough.'
Main goal
Unlike other vloggers who aim to get a lot of views, Kuya Darbs says his goal is to give quality contents. “hindi ako naka-focus kung magba-viral ba ito o maraming magshe-share o sisikat ba ako sa video na ito. Every video is meant to save at least one soul. I guess that's the reason why people follow me. They see and feel that intention.”
