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Grace Tanfelix reflects on going viral with ‘Okay Na ‘To’ catchphrase
Grace Tanfelix reflects on going viral with ‘Okay Na ‘To’ catchphrase
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Mar 28, 2025 11:18 AM PHT

Grace Tanfelix, now widely known online as Mommy Grace, opened up about her now-iconic line "Okay na ’to," which went viral through her cooking videos.
Grace Tanfelix, now widely known online as Mommy Grace, opened up about her now-iconic line "Okay na ’to," which went viral through her cooking videos.
In an interview on Karen Davila's YouTube vlog, the online personality shared her thoughts on how the phrase resonated with viewers.
In an interview on Karen Davila's YouTube vlog, the online personality shared her thoughts on how the phrase resonated with viewers.
"Masaya sa pakiramdam... Pero di ba po lahat naman tayo matik pagka may ginagawa tayo nasasabi natin 'okay na 'to. Pwede na. Pwede ng kainin,'" she said.
"Masaya sa pakiramdam... Pero di ba po lahat naman tayo matik pagka may ginagawa tayo nasasabi natin 'okay na 'to. Pwede na. Pwede ng kainin,'" she said.
Since going viral, Grace admitted that her schedule has become a lot busier. "Medyo naging busy po ako lately. Marami lang pong brands na for postings," she relayed.
Since going viral, Grace admitted that her schedule has become a lot busier. "Medyo naging busy po ako lately. Marami lang pong brands na for postings," she relayed.
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She shared that she's flattered now that she's recognized in public. "'Mommy Grace Okay Na 'To' ang tawag nila sa akin. Masaya [na] nakikilala na nila ako," she said.
She shared that she's flattered now that she's recognized in public. "'Mommy Grace Okay Na 'To' ang tawag nila sa akin. Masaya [na] nakikilala na nila ako," she said.
Beyond the popularity, Grace said she’s grateful that her content inspires people to cook.
Beyond the popularity, Grace said she’s grateful that her content inspires people to cook.
"Nababasa ko sa comment section minsan nauubusan [sila] ng recipes and then pupunta lang sila sa sa channel ko, sa vlogs ko, nagkakaroon na sila ng ideas kung ano ang lulutuin nila," she shared.
"Nababasa ko sa comment section minsan nauubusan [sila] ng recipes and then pupunta lang sila sa sa channel ko, sa vlogs ko, nagkakaroon na sila ng ideas kung ano ang lulutuin nila," she shared.
"'Yung iba naman natututo rin sila magluto kaya 'yung nababasa ko: 'Thank you mommy Grace for inspiring us.' Natutuwa naman po ako pag may ganung comments."
"'Yung iba naman natututo rin sila magluto kaya 'yung nababasa ko: 'Thank you mommy Grace for inspiring us.' Natutuwa naman po ako pag may ganung comments."
As her following continues to grow, Grace admitted that she's starting to feel pressure to talk more in her vlogs. "Kailangan na po, 'yun din po sabi ng team ko: 'Alisin mo na yung hiya mo, eh wala na po akong choice.'"
As her following continues to grow, Grace admitted that she's starting to feel pressure to talk more in her vlogs. "Kailangan na po, 'yun din po sabi ng team ko: 'Alisin mo na yung hiya mo, eh wala na po akong choice.'"
Looking ahead, Grace shared that she dreams of turning her online success into a food business serving Filipino food.
Looking ahead, Grace shared that she dreams of turning her online success into a food business serving Filipino food.
"Gusto ko magkaroon din ng restaurant someday," she said. "Iyon pong kitchen ko papangalanan ko po 'yang Okay Na 'To Kitchen and baka pag nagkaroon po ako ng restaurant, Okay Na 'To Restaurant."
"Gusto ko magkaroon din ng restaurant someday," she said. "Iyon pong kitchen ko papangalanan ko po 'yang Okay Na 'To Kitchen and baka pag nagkaroon po ako ng restaurant, Okay Na 'To Restaurant."
She also teased a future venture with her son, actor Miguel Tanfelix: "Meron po kaming wino-work out ngayon ng anak ko na food business. Si Miguel po lahat nag-iisip nun."
She also teased a future venture with her son, actor Miguel Tanfelix: "Meron po kaming wino-work out ngayon ng anak ko na food business. Si Miguel po lahat nag-iisip nun."
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