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From ABS-CBN comedy sidekick to travel nurse: Lindeil Cuevas’ journey from Cagayan de Oro to Australia

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Left to right: Lindeil Cuevas with former ABS-CBN North Mindanao TV personality Malvern Esparcia a.k.a Berni Bitok-Bitok (first photo), and Lindeil in one of his Emergency Department shifts (second photo). Lindeil is grateful to his family and colleagues and finds fulfillment in his journey from sidekick comedian to building a career across the Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia. He continues to work toward his dream home and a new chapter in life. Credit: Lindeil Cuevas

From local TV star in Cagayan de Oro to travel nurse across New Zealand and Australia, Lindeil Cuevas shares the challenges and triumphs of life in healthcare.


Key Points
  • Lindeil Cuevas was formerly a sidekick comedian on a local ABS-CBN show in Cagayan de Oro and earned two university degrees before moving to Australia.”
  • He lived in New Zealand for over a decade before moving to Australia in 2024 to work as a travel nurse.
  • Lindeil Cuevas is a nurse specialising in Emergency, Maternity, and Paediatrics care.
  • According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Census 2021), Filipinos are among the largest groups working in the healthcare sector, particularly in nursing, aged care, and support work.
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According to travel nurse Lindeil Cuevas, he is proud to be part of the legacy of Filipinos making a strong name for themselves as skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals around the world. Credit: Lindeil Cuevas
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Because loneliness is one of the challenges faced by travel nurses like him, Lindeil chose to stay active and keep himself entertained, discovering a passion for the gym, which he considers a healthy way to lift his spirits and protect his mental well-being. Credit: Lindeil Cuevas
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First photo L-R Lindeil with baseball cap, second photo with white cap] Lindeil Cuevas enjoying moments with his fellow local celebrities on the ABS-CBN TV show filmed in Cagayan de Oro, where his journey in entertainment first began. Credit: Lindeil Cuevas
I grew up dreaming of going abroad, inspired by my father’s sacrifices. As a travel nurse, I’ve learned to adapt, learn quickly, stand on my own, and find happiness again.
Lindeil Cuevas, Travel nurse, Australia

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