Even before the cosplay crowns, the streaming rigs, or the spotlights of television, Myrtle Sarossa was already living for the game on the clinking, blinking floors of Timezone in Iloilo. Back when the games weren’t just about scores or tokens, but about shared laughs and bonds built through playful competition.
Growing up in the said area, Myrtle spent much of her childhood inside that familiar arcade space. She remembers the rhythmic flurry of sounds: the buzzer of a basketball shootout, the chimes of the coin pusher, and the clatter of an Air Hockey puck bouncing between her and her dad, and even those sounds of sticks against the drums in rhythm games. It was more than just a pastime, it was where she learned to have fun, win and lose graciously, and most importantly, enjoy the moment with people close to her.
“I always loved Air Hockey,” she shares. “It’s a game I always played with my dad whenever we come to visit. He never went easy on me, and I never wanted him to.”
At just 12 years old, Myrtle became one of the first recipients of the Timezone Gold Card at her home branch in Iloilo. It wasn’t just a shiny badge of loyalty for her, it was a key to a world she felt she belonged in. It was where she learned that joy multiplies when it’s shared.
Fast forward to today, Myrtle’s energy continues to light up screens big and small. As an actress, TV presenter, cosplayer, and content creator, she still draws strength from those early arcade sessions. The same spark that lit up her eyes at Timezone fuels her creative drive whether she’s facing a crowd at a convention or streaming a gaming session online.
Recently, that story came full circle. Myrtle was named the very first brand ambassador of Timezone Philippines — a title that goes beyond recognition. It’s a nod to the kid who once looked forward to weekends just to play. Now, she gets to inspire the next generation to do the same.
“It’s not just about the games,” she says. “It’s about who you play them with. Timezone helped me fall in love with play especially with my family and friends, something I still carry with me today, whether I’m performing or gaming. It taught me how to connect with people through fun.”
Today, she continues to visit Timezone branches across the country, this time not just as a player but as a role model, reminding everyone that it’s okay to pause, swipe a card, and play a few rounds with the people you care about in a world often rushing for results.
Myrtle carries with her the lesson she learned as a kid in Timezone Iloilo: it’s not just about the game. It’s about who you’re playing it with.
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