Mocha Uson
Mocha Uson | |
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Uson in 2017 | |
| Deputy Administrator for Membership Promotion, OFW Family Welfare, and Media Relations of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
| In office September 23, 2019 – 2022 | |
| Administrator | Hans Leo J. Cacdac |
| Assistant Secretary for Social Media of the Presidential Communications Group | |
| In office May 8, 2017 – October 1, 2018 | |
| Secretary | Martin Andanar |
| Member of the Board of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board | |
| In office January 5, 2017 – May 8, 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Esther Margaux Justiniano Uson May 17, 1978 Urdaneta or Dagupan, Pangasinan, or Makati, Philippines |
| Political party | Aksyon Demokratiko (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP (until 2024) |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (BS) |
| Occupation | Blogger, singer-dancer, actress, model, politician |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Formerly of | Mocha Girls |
Esther Margaux Justiniano Uson (born May 17, 1978), better known as Mocha Uson, is a controversial Filipino media personality, political blogger, and former public official widely known for spreading fake news and disinformation. She is also a co-founder of the group Mocha Girls.
Uson served as a member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from January 2017 through her appointment as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in May of the same year by then-President Rodrigo Duterte as a reward for her support in his presidential election campaign. She resigned from office on October 3, 2018, following a series of gaffes, although some insiders said she was dismissed by Malacañang. On September 30, 2019, it was announced that Duterte had appointed Uson as deputy executive director of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), much to the outrage of Filipino netizens.
Uson initially gained notoriety for her risqué performances with the Mocha Girls and revealing personal photographs, including articles she authored with sexual content. Critics have also questioned her administrative competence and her propagation of fake news and misinformation via her eponymous blog while in office, earning her the pejorative title "Queen of Fake News".