Meet Your Resident Funny Girl on TikTok: Lottie Bie!
If you’re anywhere on social media, the name “Lottie Bie” might have come up once or twice.
With her comedy skits making its rounds on TikTok, earning her millions of likes and a staggering 3.2 million followers on the platform alone as of writing, it’s safe to say that Lottie Bie is a social media star!
Popular for her satire and comedy content, Lottie is shaping the content creator scene one skit at a time. It’s more than just “funny.” Part of what we believe makes her videos so entertaining is their relatability aspect. These dialogues and scenarios embody a type of humor that is very Filipino like her “English series,” which shows hilarious dialogues about the struggles of translating Tagalog or switching to what is otherwise known as “conyo English” in everyday conversations.
If you follow Lottie, you’ll know that she’s more than her funny skits. In fact, the content creator wears many hats: director, writer, and NFT (non-fungible token) artist. A woman of many talents, Lottie has taken social media by storm, and if she can do that in a few years, we believe she can do anything.
But how did it all start? The Beat Asia talked to the TikTok star herself to know more about her career journey, her inspirations, and her creative process.
A Passionate Endeavor
Like many influencers today, Lottie started her content creation journey at the height of the global pandemic, when social interaction was limited and all that was available then was to connect online.
“It all started during the pandemic when I was diagnosed with ADHD,” she told The Beat Asia. “I was looking for an outlet and ended up downloading TikTok. I started uploading dance videos. Secretly, at first. I never shared them with friends or family. And then I moved on to skits, and eventually, my satire and comedy content started blowing up. I stuck with it because the reactions excited me. Ang saya pala mang-trip (It’s actually fun to joke around)!”
If you all don’t know already, Lottie’s name was inspired by a nickname she got in college for her gorgeous curls. “Lottie” was taken from “Kulottie,” a cute term for “kulot” which means curly in Filipino, while “Bie” is from her real name. With her online screen name, Lottie had made a name for herself not just for her funny content videos but also in other forms of media.
Having already been used to being in front of the camera, it’s no surprise that she has dipped her toes in acting and was even seen in the 2023 Cinemalaya entry, “When This is All Over.” She also published a book called, “Crumpled Pages,” which features a collection of letters that showcased her creativity and sensitivity. Additionally, Lottie is a successful director, business owner, and artist.
When asked if she had always been inclined to the arts, the multi-talented creator answered, “Yes. Ever since I can remember, I never liked math, so I’ve always been a creative girlie. I was involved in theater, choir, and music. When I started working, I wore many hats. I’ve always been working. Back in high school, I had a summer job as an encoder. In college, I tried working at a call center. After graduation, I became an events coordinator, then an editor, a writer, an English teacher — yes, I taught English to foreign students as hard as that is to believe *laughs* —an assistant director, a producer, and now, a full-time director and content creator.”
A triple threat and some, Lottie can practically run an entertainment empire by herself and it’s amazing to see how she had utilized these talents to create art — and more importantly, share it with the world and inspire people to follow their passions as well. When asked how she got to this point in her career, the artist humbly replied, “God. To be honest, all grace and opportunities come from Him. I was simply doing what I loved, and opportunities just presented themselves.”
“I stayed consistent with my passion. I didn’t stop when I felt discouraged. I kept posting, improving, enjoying, and engaging. I like singing, so I sing. I like acting, so I act. I like writing, so I write. I surrendered my work to God, and everything else followed. I also learned to ignore negativity along the way.”
Lottie Bie On Keeping it Real and Being a Source of Laughter
Lottie had always known she had an innate talent for humor. The massive support she received in the past few years, however, was something entirely unexpected.
“I never expected my videos to blow up when I started. I simply wanted an outlet. But I’m glad they did well, and because of people’s support, I get to do what I love and share my blessings with others,” she said. “I think I’ve always been this way. Finding me funny is subjective, though. I’ve always been a weirdo — talking to myself and having imaginary friends. I guess that’s what happens when you’re an only child. My jokes have had their seasons. When I was younger, not many people understood my sense of humor. But luckily, I make people laugh now.”
The content creator also emphasized that she couldn’t take full credit for everything considering the majority of her content was inspired by interactions with her friends.
“Life, experiences, watching content, my ADHD. I get ideas everywhere! I write them down immediately when I get them because ideas are everywhere. But if you don’t express them, they’ll simply evaporate.”
When asked about how she feels about being the resident “funny girl” on TikTok, Lottie is all about keeping it real, explaining that her online persona is 100% her, minus details about her private life which are kept in the shadows.
But the humor? The creator commented, “That’s all me. But it’s also not all of me. Gets ba? Haha, basta! (Does that make sense? Anyway!) I don’t overthink it. If I find it funny, that’s good enough for me. I’m the type of person who laughs at my own jokes. Bahala na sila if they enjoy it too (it’s up to them if they enjoy it too).”
Lottie also gave us a glimpse into her creative process and how she creates her viral skits. She mentioned that her process is quite different from when she is directing projects and creating her personal content.
“I’m more loose and lenient when it comes to my personal content. When it comes to directing, I have to consider the clients,” she said. “As for the process… In directing, I love collaboration. I get ideas from the production team and I encourage them to suggest things as long as they align with the creative vision. I’m also a fan of authentic reactions. I always tell my camera crew to keep rolling even after I yell ‘cut!’ because actors tend to loosen up when they think they’re not being recorded.”
When asked if there’s a profession she particularly enjoys more, Lottie responded, “I can’t choose; I enjoy both. I get to wear different hats, and that, in itself, is the best part of what I do. I don’t favor one over the other. When I’m a creator on the set of another director, I enjoy being a talent — the director’s problems are not mine to figure out. If I’m the director, I give my talents the freedom to express themselves.”
In content creation, talks on social responsibility would always come up because influence is power given to those who have acquired a wide audience like Lottie who has garnered millions of loyal fans. With that kind of reach, there’s always the possibility of cracking under pressure and expectations. But the director, however, has an interesting mindset:
“The pressure comes from making sure I don’t influence anyone negatively. But at the same time, I don’t create content to please everyone. I understand that people have different viewpoints, so… what’s the point? *laughs*”
When asked if the numbers and engagement stats have ever influenced her, she mentioned that her relationship with them has changed over time. “At first, I didn’t care about likes and followers. Then I started caring too much and overthought everything. Now, I’m somewhere in the middle. I consider the likes and followers, but they’re not my driving force anymore. I create because I love creating.”
Now a full-time director and content creator, the world is at her fingertips and we can only hope for more — be it a TikTok skit, a movie, a new book, or even a song. This multi-talented artist and content creator is definitely someone to keep on your radar.
We asked her if there were any other creative endeavors she wished to pursue, and Lottie replied, “I’m not sure, to be honest. I wanted to write, so I wrote a book. I wanted to sing, so I released a single. I wanted to act, so I said yes to TV and film work. I guess my goal now is to stay consistent in all those paths I’ve taken. But if another opportunity knocks, I’m game. Maybe voice acting would be fun?”
Whatever she tries to pursue next, we’re sure it’s going to be a hit!
You can follow Lottie Bie on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to see more of her hilarious and fantastic content.
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