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Veteran Filipino television and film actor Paulo Avelino takes his passion for gaming into business as the newest partner of LuponWXC, the premier eSports and online streaming company in the Philippines. Founded in 2015 by local gaming icon Nico "KuyaNic" Nazario, LuponWXC offers streamers, eSports players and professional groups from different parts of the country new and diverse opportunities to connect with their viewers. Avelino comes with his extensive background in production and the media industry to help LuponWXC to maintain and eventually strengthen its position in the mainstream professional gaming scene.
Avelino was a longtime fan of KuyaNic before the two met through a mutual friend. “I used to order a lot of streaming products to improve the broadcast quality of streamers in the local field,” says Paulo. “One day our common friend asked me if I had any supplies lying around for a certain product that was out of stock everywhere. I asked who needed it, and he said it was KuyaNic. Knowing who he was, I offered to give him the product for free.” “I’ve always believed that gaming is the future,” explains Nico who broke into the scene back in 2016 with his groundbreaking idea of creating a broadcast platform for gaming called WomboXCombo where he casted, covered events and interacted with gamers from his living room. “At the time, there really wasn’t a blueprint for how things should be done, and I saw this as my chance to be a part of it and develop it,” he shared.
As a key partner in the company's development, Avelino plans to share his knowledge and use his experience to improve the quality of the company's curated content and coverage of all gaming events. The Philippines has seen a significant increase in eSports related content amidst the pandemic game, and there is potential for Avelino and Nazario to tap into bringing gaming to the forefront with authentic content and connecting brands to the online gaming market with LuponWXC. Later this year, Avelino and Nazario are looking forward to the completion of LuponWXC's new world-class gaming facility in General Trias, Cavite with 11 broadcast studios in hopes of maximizing its resources and taking the company to new heights. “What I’m most looking forward to is expanding our talent pool with more games,” says Paulo. “The pandemic has hit everyone hard. I’m just glad we’re able to keep all of our employees – who love and see a career in the gaming industry.”
Currently, LuponWXC has six operational studios focused on original content, Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), DOTA 2, original show concepts with Kumu, event activations and major broadcast productions. LuponWXC creators regularly stream on Facebook, YouTube and Kumu and have released a line of gaming merchandise and clothing named D'Armory which can be availed online via Shopee. For more information on LuponWXC, visit its official website at www.luponwxc.gg. Follow @LuponWXCOfficial on Facebook and @luponwxc on Instagram for updates on upcoming content.
