The Hungry Syrian Wanderer

Basel Manadil (Arabic: باسل مناديل‎), also known as The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, is a Syrian vlogger and video maker, noted for his positive views on the Philippines and work to provide aid to victims of natural disasters.[1]

The Hungry Syrian Wanderer
Personal information
BornBasel Manadil
(1993-11-11) 11 November 1993
Homs, Syria
NationalitySyrian
OccupationVlogger; CEO, Founder of Yolo Retro Diner
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2016–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers3.49 million
Total views249.53 million
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Updated: December 2, 2020

Early life

Manadil was born to a Lebanese father and a Syrian mother. In 2013, during the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War, his family were forced to evacuate individually on their own. His parents moved to Lebanon along with his sister and their dog, while he fled to the Philippines alone. He studied Computer Engineering in University of Perpetual Help where he graduated.[2]

YouTube career

On December 21, 2016, he started his own YouTube channel where he drew attention in July 2019 for a video he released that praised the Philippines and its economy.[1][3] Due to his popularity and his positive views on the country, Manadil has been dubbed the "adopted son of the Philippines".[4][2]

He is known for his videos on his efforts to provide relief for victims of natural disasters, such as donating 1000 blankets to victims of the 2019 Cotabato earthquakes[5] or cooking Kabsa and other foods for people affected by the 2020 Taal Volcano eruption.[6] Manadil owns a diner in Las Piñas, named the "YOLO Retro Diner".[7]

References
  1. Severo, Jan Milo (July 31, 2019). "WATCH: Syrian blogger earns praises for video on Philippines' 'booming economy'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. Manila Santos, Rhea (April 6, 2020). "Hottie Alert: The Philippines' 'Adopted Son' From Syria And His Random Acts Of Kindness". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  3. Franco, Chris (July 27, 2019). "Netizens react to a foreigner's viral vlog about the Philippines". MSN Entertainment. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  4. Garcia, Cara Emmeline (April 16, 2020). "Sharon Cuneta calls Syrian influencer Basel Manadil as her "adopted son"". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  5. "WATCH: Syrian blogger buys 1,000 blankets, tents for Mindanao quake victims". ABC-CBN News. November 6, 2019. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  6. "Fans praise Syrian vlogger as he cooks kabsa for Taal victims in the Philippines". Arab News. January 10, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  7. "The Hungry Syrian Wanderer Exposes Alleged Betrayal of Korean Vendor Abeoji". Coconuts Media. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.


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