Key Points
- Frances Bautista arrived in Melbourne in 2015. Even before becoming an influencer, she already loved taking photos back in the Philippines.
- Her career as a nurse-influencer began when she was invited to vlog about a bubble tea shop in Melbourne. Most of the followers of her Instagram accounts, Pinay.Foodie and FrancesInMelbourne, are from other nationalities. Her content focuses on food, lifestyle, and travel.
- According to reports, the Philippines is one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to influencer consumption and social media engagement.
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