Share on FacebookChris Punsalan is a 29-year-old musician and content creator who is changing lives one post at a time. He’s sharing a series of deeply touching videos that celebrate the daily life he shares with his beloved grandmother, Lola. It’s a tribute to family, heritage, and the unbreakable bonds that define us.
Originally from Tarlac in the Philippines, Chris and his family moved to the United States. Lola, who spent over two decades shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher back home, now stars in her grandson's viral TikTok clips.
They talk in conversations in their native Kapampangan dialect, and give viewers a glimpse into their world.
The turn towards social media fame was an unexpected one for Chris, who had his sights set on YouTube success through various types of content. It was his decision to become her full-time caretaker in 2015, that unlocked a new level of connection and storytelling that really resonated with viewers all around the world.
Choosing to care for Lola himself was a great sacrifice because he didn’t want her to be in a nursing home. In his videos, Chris shows the simplest acts from making Lola's bed to showing the complexities of caregiving.
He doesn't shy away from the difficult aspects of caregiving, such as when Lola's memory fades, sometimes to the point where she no longer recognizes him.
On a local Philippine T.V. channel, Chris opened up about the personal challenges and emotional journey of caring for someone with memory loss. Despite the heartache of Lola not recognizing him, his message is a powerful reminder to be thankful for every second we have with our loved ones.
Several days after Lola was hospitalized with pneumonia, she passed away in her sleep. She was 97 years old. In a post on TikTok, Chris writes:
“My heart is broken,” Punsalan wrote in the caption of his post. He said his grandmother lived “a fruitful life,” adding, “i’m relieved she can finally rest and she’s in better hands than we could have ever provided.”
Chris and Lola's story transcends the boundaries of social media. These videos are recorded with sincerity and you can just tell he’s doing this from the heart. Their journey, beautifully captured in TikTok vlogs and YouTube videos, is a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of cherishing our time with those who mean the most.
Watch how beautiful bond between Chris and his grandma below!
@firstnamechris this would be impossible without my family #caregiver #hallmarkmovie #hallmark #caringacrossgenerationspartner ♬ original sound - Chris Punsalan
