What can we learn from celebrity Twitter bios? Probably not a lot, but let’s see. There might be hidden gems between the lines. Or at the very least, we’ll have a good laugh.
Obvious—and obviously comedic—self-misrepresentation makes for an effective profile introduction.
- Ramon Bautista (@ramonbautista) – Internet action star
Maybe, use your bio to brag about yourself. And what you aspire to be. (Take note of the word “certified” in all caps.)
- Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) – People Asia’s National Sweetheart. Princess of All Media. Fil/Aussie. Actress/Host/Product Endorser & CERTIFIED Recording Artist.
…or undersell yourself because everybody knows who you are, anyway.
- Lorna Tolentino (@LornaTolentinoF) – Artista
Others showcase their depth, intellect and/or wit.
- Victor Basa (@victorbasa) – tell your story
- Sid Lucero (@sidlucero) – It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
- Meryl Soriano (@ememita) – i am an artificial god when i’m not mary poppins.
- Ciara Sotto (@ciara_anna) – UNA FRUTTA PROIBITA.♥ a.k.a PoleQueen. Tea-Addict. Singer. Pole Dancer. Proud 2B Filipino. Believes she belongs in England & Wants to have tea w/The Queen!!! ;p
- Alessandra de Rossi (@msderossi) – i’m the last unicorn. I’m alive.
Not great, but some good ones say something abstract and insightful about themselves.
- Gab Valenciano (@gabvalenciano) – More than meets the eye
- G Tongi (@gtongi) – I live in the moment!
- Sitti Navarro (@bossagurl) – Living and learning.
- Angelica Panganiban (@IamAngelicaP) – Actress, Happy InLove, Misunderstood. In a state of change. Content but will never stop.
Now let’s take a look at the not-so-good ones…
Some try to be witty but just fall flat.
- Rovilson Fernandez (@rovilson_f) – Just like you. Only shinier.
Celebrity bios often demonstrate how interminably boring these people are in real life. Or maybe they just don’t have a creative bone in their body. Really, what is it with people listing down everything they do?
- Drew Arellano (@DrewArrelano) – TRAVELLER for work and for play. TRIATHLETE, 12hrs a week. Born to SERVE.
- Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) – Actor, singer, wife, mommy, writer, traveler and foodie!
- Jim Paredes (@Jimparedes) – artist-I sing, write, teach, photograph, and live my art! Most of all, I AM!
- Ogie Alcasid (@ogiealcasid) – i am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, a firm believer in the Filipino Spirit!
They also make use of old tired cliches. If a softdrink formula works, why change it, right? But see, it just doesn’t work anymore.
- Sam YG (@sam_yg) – I am Sam. Radio Dj - Boys Night Out, Magic 89.9. TV host. Indian. Interest: 5-6 (90 days to pay).
If you let a famous kid write her own bio, she might end up with incoherent blabber.
- Charice (@OfficialCharice) – I’m in love with my work. Love music. I love my family, i love everyone. & I’m gwapito. Hahaha!!!
Okay, not just kids.
- Robin Da Roza (@robindaroza) – Im good… often misunderstood. Smile and be happy.
Or they may compose a string of words that makes them seem dumb and/or shallow.
- Nina (@soulsiren_nina) – I LOVE TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD THROUGH MY SINGING….
- Aubrey Miles (@realaubreymiles) – tweet me anytime guys..
And we really do have to save the best for last.
- (Fake account) Marian Rivera (@superstarmarian) – I’m a Psychology.
