Meet Nurse John, Filipino-Canadian nurse influencer

Filipino-Canadian nurse and content creator John Dela Cruz, better known as Nurse John, continues to make Filipinos proud after earning a spot on Forbes' Top Creators 2026 list. Ranked No. 28 among the world's most influential digital personalities, Nurse John was recognized for turning his relatable healthcare content into a global entertainment success. Forbes reported that he has amassed 19.2 million followers and generated an estimated $7.2 million in earnings, while his wildly popular Short-Staffed Tour has sold more than 250,000 tickets worldwide. Before becoming a social media star and comedian, Nurse John grew up in the Philippines and moved to