Cristopher Diwata, aka 'What hafen Vella' guy, buys own car thanks to brand deals

GMA Network

04-06-2025

Cristopher Diwata, the guy behind the viral "What hafen Vella" trend, has hit another milestone: finally purchasing his own car!
On TikTok, his wife, Ronalyn Diwata, shared photos of their family posing with their big purchase.
"Thank you sa mga [sumuporta] sa asawa ko dahil po sa inyo natupad niya unti-unti pangarap niya," Ronalyn wrote in the caption.
Cristopher told GMA News Online that he got to afford the second-hand vehicle because of his many gigs in recent days, which he expressed deep gratitude for.
"Sa mga brands po na nakakatrabaho ko po, maraming salamat po sa pagtitiwala. At sa mga supporters ko po maraming salamat po sa mga good comment sa pagbili ko po ng kotse po para mas mapadali po ang mga lakad ko po," he said.
He acknowledged concerns from some followers about the brand of the car he chose but emphasized how far he's come and how unexpected this moment is for him.
"Sa mga concern po na dahil po sa brand ng unit na sirain daw po.. Lagi po natin tandaan hindi po natin alam ang mangyayari bukas at sa mga susunod pa po like sa nangyari sa buhay ko ni mismong ako po 'di ko inaakala na makakabili po ko ng ganito. Dahil sa hirap ng buhay.. Malay n'yo po bago pa 'to masira dahil sa mga supporta n'yo eh mas malaking service na po ang mabili natin," Cristopher said.
He also humbly asked for continued support, promising to stay grounded amid his great success.
"Sana po wag po kayo magsawang sumuporta po sakin.. At hinding-hindi po ako magbabago sa pagkakakilala n'yo po sakin.. Salamat po mga vela, vampire at mga ka wolf.. I love you all... Raket endorsement ryt," he said.
Cristopher joined the "It's Showtime" segment Kalokalike 12 years ago. A video of his performance as Taylor Lautner, the Jacob Black of the "Twilight" films, recently resurfaced and went viral on social media.
He has since collaborated with brands, artists, content creators who joined the trend started by his iconic lines, "What hafen, Vella? Why you cryin' again? I know, vampire, right? Vampire will feyt to me."
He is set to make a guest appearance on "Mga Batang Riles." —MGP, GMA Integrated News