Sharlene San Pedro levels up with a new set of wheels!
The former child star-turned-gamer recently took to social media to celebrate another milestone in her life.
On March 1, 2025, Sharlene shared photos of herself riding her brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado on Facebook and Instagram, captioning the post, "Dos is here [white heart emoji],” a nod to it being her second car.
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Staying true to her gamer persona, she calls the event a "napaka sheeshable moment."
She also documented the entire purchase process on TikTok, posting clips of her visit to the dealership, signing documents, and finally receiving the keys to her dream car.
Overlaying the video were text snippets that read: "bought my dream car yesterday," "20 years in the making," "ngiting sumakses," "ang saya i-drive", and "Thank you, Lord."
Her post was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fellow celebrities and content creators, including Kris Bernal, BINI Gwen, Kimpoy Feliciano, David Guison, Cher Barnacha, and Charuth.
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INSIDE SHARLENE'S NEW RIDE
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2025 is a PHP4.8 million seven-seater SUV that balances practicality and capability.
Known for its durability, the Prado offers a spacious three-row layout, making it a solid choice for both daily drives and long trips.
Powering the SUV is a 2.8L diesel engine, producing 277 hp and 430 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
It’s built for both city and off-road use, equipped with multi-terrain select, crawl control, and high ground clearance for varied driving conditions.
Toyota’s standard safety features—adaptive cruise control, multiple airbags, stability control, hill-start assist, and a 360-degree camera system—add to its reliability on the road.
Inside, the Prado comes with leather seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10-speaker sound system, and automatic climate control, offering modern convenience without unnecessary frills.
On the outside, it sports a boxy design, a chrome-accented grille, LED headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Available in Avant Garde Bronze, Black Mica, and White Pearl Mica, Sharlene opted for White Pearl Mica, a clean and classic finish.
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BUYING HER FIRST CAR IN 2023
Back in April 2022, Sharlene proudly announced the purchase of her first car, a black Ford, stamped with a commemorative photo she described as her "First time nakangiti sa picture."
The attached photo showed the Goin’ Bulilit graduate posing beside her purchase: a black Ford car.
On Twitter, she credited her gaming career for making it possible: “Sulit ang puyat at pagod sa pagka-live. Thank you, Lord.”
Since venturing into gaming content creation in 2021, Sharlene has built a steady career in streaming.
What began as a way to stay productive during the pandemic turned into a full-fledged profession.
"Hindi ko naman naisip na magiging trabaho ko ito ngayon, pero minsan, ilalagay ka ni Lord sa unexpected na basta hayaan mo lang Siya," she said in one of her YouTube vlogs.
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In a July 2024 interview with Bianca Gonzalez for BRGY, she talked about how she started streaming mobile games to connect with fans.
Her decision paid off, leading to brand partnerships and a thriving gaming career.
"A few months after nagsimula ako, kinuha ako ng mismong game na nilalaro ko. Doon na nag-start yung gaming career ko," she recalled.
One of her biggest milestones was saving up for her first car, using earnings from her streaming career.
"Gusto ko na napupunta ang income ko sa family savings, pero binigyan ako ni Mama ng sarili kong account na parang allowance."
She added, "Iniipon ko siya buwan-buwan, hanggang sa nakabili ako ng sarili kong sasakyan."
Balancing Gaming and Acting
Despite her success in streaming, Sharlene remains committed to acting.
"First love ko talaga ang pag-arte. Kahit gaano ako ka-busy, kapag may project na gusto ko, hindi ako magdadalawang-isip, tatanggapin ko," she expressed.
In December 2022, she signed with Tier One Entertainment, a gaming-focused talent agency co-founded by Alodia Gosiengfiao.
A report by ABS-CBN News in 2022 estimated that gamers, including gaming-content creators, make between PHP138,000 to PHP275,000 a month.
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