FACES OF CEBU: Marvin Lastimoso, 38, ‘Human Statue of Colon’ Needing money to help pay for the education of his children, Marvin Lastimoso decided to try being a ‘human statue’ in Colon Street. It paid off. Here is his story:
Marvin Lastimoso as the “Blue Man” along Colon Street in Cebu City. | Mandaue PIO photo
Lastimoso, who went viral for being the “Human Statue of Colon” or the “Blue Man,” has received assistance from the government for posing as a human statue.According to Lastimoso, the idea of being a human statue came from scrolling through social media. He said he saw videos of some people in other countries posing as human statues.
On March 7, during the 15th birthday of his daughter, his friends told him that he went viral on social media and was dubbed as the “Blue Man.”Because of those pictures and videos, Lastimoso became a hit on social media. Among those who noticed him was Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes.The city government then gave him P30,000 and offered him work and educational assistance for his children.
Lastimoso has three children aged 8, 15, and 17. He has been separated from his wife for a while now.
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