Slater Young Biography: Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Parents

Jan Slater Lee Young, widely known as Slater Young, is a Filipino civil engineer, entrepreneur, and content creator who captured national attention by winning Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited in 2012.

Nicknamed the “Hotshot Engineer of Cebu,” he leveraged his reality-TV fame into a thriving construction-tech empire, co-founded the innovative LiteBlock system, and now co-produces premium family-lifestyle content with wife Kryz Uy, balancing technical expertise with digital influence.

Profile

• Full Name: Jan Slater Lee Young
• Stage Name: Slater Young
• Born: 19, December 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Civil Engineer, Entrepreneur, Content Creator, Actor
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: John Young and Salome Lee Young
• Siblings: Three younger siblings
• Spouse: Kryz Uy (m. 2019)
• Children: Scott Knoa Young, Seven Kai Young, and Saxon Kent Young
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Jan Slater Lee Young was born on December 19, 1987, in Cebu City, to John Young, owner of a steel-building manufacturing firm in Mandaue, and Salome Lee Young, a homemaker.

The eldest of four, he grew up in a business-oriented household that instilled discipline through competitive tennis and shooting sports.

He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of San Carlos in 2009, topping the board licensure exam the same year.

Ethnically Chinese-Filipino, he was raised Catholic.

Career

Jan Slater Lee Young began his professional journey as a project engineer at Nestlé Philippines and his family’s steel company.

At 24, he gained national recognition by winning Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited through strategic gameplay combined with showcasing his engineering expertise.

His victory awarded him ₱2 million and a contract with Cornerstone Entertainment, which led to brief acting roles in ABS-CBN’s series E-Boy and the movie Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme in 2012.

Despite these early forays into show business, Slater prioritized entrepreneurship by founding LiteBlock in 2014, developing an innovative lightweight eco-friendly concrete system that reduced construction time by 40%.

LiteBlock experienced rapid growth under Slater’s leadership, becoming a respected supplier for over 300 construction projects across the Philippines by 2023, including prominent developments such as Ayala malls and DMCI condominiums.

In 2018, he co-established the Skyfam Syndicate with Kryz Uy, creating digital content platforms like the YouTube channel Slater & Kryz, which has amassed over 2.1 million subscribers, alongside the podcast House of Young.

Their 2021 viral “Skypod” smart-home tour inspired a modular home product line, further expanding their influence in lifestyle and design innovation.

Currently, Slater Young leads LiteBlock Holdings, focusing on advancing sustainable construction practices.

He also serves as a consultant on green infrastructure projects and shares his engineering knowledge through tutorials that attract an average of 1.5 million views each.

His thought leadership was recognized globally when he delivered a TEDx Cebu talk in 2025 titled “Green Construction for the Masses,” which resonated strongly with developers worldwide, cementing his role as a pioneer in eco-friendly building solutions.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thatguyslater

Personal Life

Jan Slater Lee Young and influencer Kryz Uy celebrated their union on February 22, 2019, in a grand wedding ceremony held at a cathedral in Cebu, valued at ₱25 million, reflecting both their commitment and the joyous occasion attended by family and friends.

Since their marriage, the couple has been blessed with three sons, Scott Knoa, Seven Kai, and Saxon Kent, who have brought even more happiness to their lives as they continue building their family together.

Filmography

• E-Boy (2012)
• Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012)

Net Worth

Jan Slater Lee Young has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Primary income includes LiteBlock equity, YouTube revenue, brand partnerships, speaking fees, and residuals from PBB prize investments in Cebu real estate.