Taylor Lautner’s Reaction to Viral ‘What hafen Vella’ Trend
TAYLOR LAUTNER – ‘Twilight’ star Taylor Lautner finally gave fans what they’ve been waiting for — a response to the internet’s favorite Lautner-inspired meme.
Hollywood star Taylor Lautner has finally broken his silence about the viral “What hafen Vella” trend — a social media phenomenon that originated from a humorous impersonation by Filipino content creator Cristopher Diwata.
The trend, which took TikTok by storm, features Diwata’s hilarious portrayal of Lautner’s Twilight character, Jacob Black. In the now-iconic clip, Diwata dramatically delivers lines like: “What hafen, Vella? Why you cryin’ again? I know, vampire, right? Vampire will feyt to me.” The exaggerated accent and emotional delivery made the clip an instant favorite, with countless TikTok users and even local celebrities recreating the scene.
Lautner, who had not addressed the trend despite its popularity, finally acknowledged it in a recent post on TikTok. In the video, he and his wife, Taylor Dome, introduced themselves as “We are Taylor Lautner,” a playful nod to their shared name. He captioned the post: “As if we needed another @Tay Lautner.”
In the comments section, a netizen pointed out the actor’s silence on the Filipino trend, writing: “Bro noticing everything except What hafen Vella trend.”
Lautner responded humorously, saying, “Yup, but it’s not your fault, it’s mine.” His witty reply quickly gained attention, racking up over 60,000 likes on the platform.
Cristopher Diwata first gained attention for his portrayal back in 2013 when he joined the “Kalokalike” segment of ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime as Jacob Black. More than a decade later, his impersonation has enjoyed a second wave of popularity thanks to TikTok.
Fans across the globe, especially in the Philippines, were thrilled to see Lautner finally take notice. The actor’s good-natured response only added to his charm and further fueled the love for the light-hearted trend that has brought laughter to millions.
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