Comedy, A Necessary Ease, Pelf Breaks Into Online Influencer Space
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -When you’re born with a gift, it’s often very hard to keep it tucked away. When that gift comes out of your mouth each time you open it, you really cannot hide it. For Victor St. Louis, his ability to entertain has come naturally. Known as Pelf in the world of Caribbean entertainment, his popularity has withstood the test of time, and even as he circles back on the local entertainment circuit in Trinidad and Tobago, he’s easily checking boxes, ticking off the impact he’s having on people from all walks of life, in the simplest way possible.
Already being referred to in comedy circles as the fastest growing Caribbean comedic influencer online, Pelf has managed to, in a very short space of time, infiltrate the online space, capturing the attention of social media users, on several popular platforms. From TikTok to Instagram and Facebook, his comic relief is short, punchy and engaging. From spontaneous interactions with friends on the street, to planned skits, he has delivered short form content that leaves a lasting impression. “I’m back on the comedy scene and I’m here to save people money,” he said with a laugh. Pelf believes laughter is medicine and understands its value, especially amid the intensity of everyday life, around the world, these days. “People walk up to me all the time and they tell me don’t stop, I’m funny. When I’m on the plane, the air hostesses see me and immediately start laughing when they recognize me. It’s a good feeling to be able to bring joy to people’s heart,” he said. Adding that he knows that making others laugh, is a gift that everyone can benefit from.
It's not his first Rodeo. Pelf has been a part of the comedy landscape in T&T for many years. His ability to switch character, playing several different people, has seen him host major events and stand toe to toe with comedy greats like Learie Joseph and others on major stages. “Returning to the forefront of comedy now is even more impactful than before because back then we didn’t have social media as a tool to promote ourselves. Now, people from all over the world can see what we do, anytime. We can make people laugh anytime, and that’s important for mental health, depression and other health issues,” he said.
Set to host a comedy show in Trinidad and Tobago soon, the comedian who is also known on the Soca circuit for his artistry, said he is certain that while a DJ may refuse to play his music, a joke shared is something that could never be ignored. “A man could hide your song, but with laughter you and a man will be enemies, but you crack a joke and he will walk away and laugh. You can’t stop laughter at all.”
A firm believer in hard work, Pelf holds his own in various ways professionally, even acting in Bazodee – a movie that featured Trinidad and Tobago’s famed soca star, Machel Montano. Humour has however been a constant part of his life journey and with that tool to his advantage time and time again, he uses it to connect with people from all walks of life. “Tough times are tough times, but you have to laugh to relieve the stress, even if you have to return to the problems of the day. Laughter is the medicine we all need,” he reiterated.
Grateful for his gift and ready as ever to bring joy to the hearts of strangers and friends alike, Pelf is stockpiling those jokes and skits on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, sharing lighthearted Caribbean humour, with the world. “The key to surviving in these mentally draining times, is laughter first, prayer and faith in God. We have to work hard but we must enjoy life and instead of complaining about things we can’t control, we should thank God for what we have.”
On TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, comic relief is just a scroll over to @VictorStLouis. It’s the medicine Pelf says will save many, a trip to the doctor in the long run.
