Lloyd Cafe Cadena Biography: Age, Death, Net Worth, Height, Parents, YouTube, Books, Legacy

Lloyd Cafe Cadena, fondly known as Kween LC, was a Filipino YouTuber, radio personality, and author who became one of the Philippines’ most beloved digital influencers, amassing over 5.86 million YouTube subscribers with his comedic vlogs, parodies, and challenges.

He gained widespread recognition for his vibrant personality and relatable content, earning accolades like the YouTube Personality Award at Influence Asia 2017.

Profile

• Full Name: Lloyd Cafe Cadena
• Stage Name: Kween LC
• Born: September 22, 1993
• Died: 4 September 2020
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Parañaque, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: YouTuber, Radio Personality, Author
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Saturnino Cadena, Lorita Cafe
• Siblings: 3
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million –5 million

Early Life and Education

Lloyd Cafe Cadena was born on September 22, 1993, in Parañaque, Philippines, to parents Saturnino Cadena and Lorita Cafe, both Filipino migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates. He grew up with two older sisters and one older brother, though their names are not publicly documented.

Lloyd attended Olivarez College before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Financial Management, at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila. During his college years, he was actively involved in Alyansa Letranista and the Letran Student Council, collaborating with fellow YouTuber Mark “MacoyDubs” Averilla, which sparked his early interest in content creation.

His ethnicity was Filipino, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Lloyd Cafe Cadena began his career in 2011 as a YouTuber, creating comedic vlogs and parodies that resonated with Filipino audiences for their humor and authenticity. Starting with a simple digicam and filming in his bathroom for better audio, his channel, LloydCafeCadena2, grew to over 5.86 million subscribers, with popular videos like “Mga Ganap sa Jeepney (LAPTRIP to Bes!)” garnering over 10 million views.

His relatable content, often showcasing everyday Filipino life, earned him a YouTube Gold Creator Award and the title of a pioneer in the Philippine vlogging scene. He also ventured into radio, hosting Gabi Ng Hanash on 93.9 iFM in 2014 and later KarLloyd on 90.7 Love Radio in 2017 alongside vlogger Kara Karinyosa.

In 2013, Cadena expanded his creative pursuits by forming The Bookmarks, a boy band with authors Bryan Olano, Albert Apolonio, and others, managed by PSICOM and Viva, to make book signings engaging for young readers. He authored four books with ABS-CBN Publishing: Eng Serep Megwele (2014), Hopia (2015), Mahal Ko Na Siya…Rak Na Itu!!! (2016), and Ex-Rated (2017), blending humor with insights on love and life.

His awards included the Globe Tatt Awards Best Comedy on YouTube (2013), Influence Asia’s YouTube Personality Award (2017), and three OPPO Blogopolis awards in 2018, including Class Clown. His collaborations with celebrities like Alex and Toni Gonzaga further elevated his profile.

Until his passing on September 4, 2020, Lloyd remained a trailblazer in digital content creation, known for his philanthropy, such as distributing tablets to students at La Huerta Elementary and supporting Mindanao earthquake relief efforts. His final vlog, posted in August 2020, showcased his generosity, and his legacy lives on through his archived YouTube channel and his mother, Lorita Cafe, who continues as “Mother Kween” on social media.

Recognized posthumously with the Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines’ Social Good Award in 2020, Cadena’s influence as a joyful, giving creator endures, inspiring countless Filipino content creators.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lloydcafecadena
• Twitter Handle: @LloydCadena
• YouTube Handle: @LloydCafeCadena

Personal Life

Lloyd Cafe Cadena was single at the time of his death, though he was previously linked to writer Aivan Reigh Vivero, a relationship that was not officially confirmed. He had no children and kept his personal life relatively private, focusing instead on his family and community.

Discography

• The Bookmarks (2013, with PSICOM and Viva)

Net Worth

Lloyd Cafe Cadena’s estimated net worth at the time of his passing ranged between $3 million and $5 million USD. His primary income sources included YouTube ad revenue, where he reportedly earned six figures monthly, brand endorsements, and book sales from his four published works.