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Filipino, American, and Caught in Between | How ’90s Rap Icon Butch Velez and Masta Plann Gave the Diaspora a Beat
The 1990s was a golden era, particularly for music. Inspired by Sidney Shaw's iconic question in the movie, Brown Sugar: "When did you fall in love with hip-hop?" – I had my moment, interviewing the OG, Butch Velez, AKA Tracer One, of Masta Plann.
Dolly de Leon Is Headed to the Austrian Alps for Hulu’s Season 2 of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and We’re Already Obsessed
If you thought Dolly de Leon was done taking over Hollywood, jokes on you. The Filipina powerhouse is stepping into her next big international role, this time in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers, and let’s just say, the glow-up is for real, for real.
How LeRoid David Wove His Roots into the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Poster
LeRoid David, a second-generation Filipino American and native of the Bay Area (now based in Sacramento), didn’t begin his creative journey in a studio. It started as a kid sketching cartoons and comics in San Francisco, drawing purely for the love of it—with no grand plan, just passion.
A FIlipina Survivor Took the Stand Against One of Hip Hop’s Most Powerful Men — 11 Explosive Revelations From Cassie Ventura’s Testimony in Diddy Trial
Cassie Ventura's courtroom testimony against Diddy reveals 11 harrowing truths. A Filipina American voice helped spark a cultural reckoning.
Nursery Rhymes, But Make It EDM | Meet the Filipino Brothers Turning Up the Volume on Children’s Music
John and Lenny Pearce are twin brother’s born to a Filipina Mother and an Australian Father on February 25th 1991. Although currently they are known for their individual successes as Children’s music superstars, they were inseparable growing up, dominating the sports world all across Australia.
FIlipino American Susie Ibarra wins the Pulitzer for Music and Honestly, It’s About Time
Filipina American composer Susie Ibarra just made history as the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her piece Sky Islands is a powerful fusion of Filipino heritage, environmental storytelling, and sonic innovation.
What Do You Do When AI Comes for Your Art? Graphic Novelist Choz Belen’s Answer: Create Louder
When we last spoke to Choz Belen, he was already deep into the creative process of building an original universe. Now, we’ll hear how this era of uncertainty sparked something new — something bold, personal, and completely unexpected: the birth of 3NJ.
Courtside Kultura | Knicks and Fil-Am Orgs Throw a Heritage Night to Remember- Here’s Who Pulled up
March 30, 2025 Madison Square Garden was more than just an arena—it became a space filled with Filipino pride, community, and culture. Filipino Americans from across the country united for the fourth and final Filipino Heritage Night with the Knicks.
10 Things to Know About FilAm American Idol Contestant Mikaela Bautista
On March 16, 2025, Mikaela Bautista shocked the world as she made her appearance on the screens of millions of people in the auditions for the 23rd season of American Idol.
How FilAm Actress Jessalyn Wanlim Went from Juilliard to Netflix’s No. 1 Show Running Point
Filipina actress Jessalyn Wanlim opens up about her role on Netflix’s hit series Running Point, her Filipino roots, motherhood, and breaking barriers in Hollywood. A must-read for Gen Z and millennial Filipino Americans.
10 Filipino R&B Love Songs to Set the Mood This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to tick off all the boxes for a perfect night out. Reservations? check Flowers? check Outfit picked? check Music for the car ride??? Ok, we know you haven’t thought that far ahead—but let’s be real, the right soundtrack can totally set the mood and take you from the friendzone to the endzone.
8 Filipino-American NFL Players Who Made Super Bowl History
Filipinos in the NFL? You bet. Sure, we might be known more for boxing, basketball, and singing notes that defy the laws of acoustics, but trust, we’ve got some gridiron greats in our corner, too.
Hapunan: The Lo-Fi Filipino Horror Game That’s Freaking Out the Internet
Hapunan is the new Filipino horror game that’s creeping its way into the nightmares of Fil-Ams everywhere. With its eerie lo-fi visuals, suspenseful gameplay, and a storyline that feels too real, this indie horror hit is gaining a cult following fast. Read on to find out why players can’t stop talking about it.
Marvel’s First Filipina Superhero, Pearl Pangan AKA Wave is Getting More MCU Spotlight, Could a Live-Action Debut Be Next?
Marvel’s first Filipina superhero, Pearl Pangan aka Wave, is making even bigger moves in the MCU! With more screen time (voiced by the amazing Cathy Ang) in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, could a live-action debut be next?
Cue the Kilig: 10 of Our favorite FilAm inspired Valentine’s Day Cards
As January comes to a close, it’s about that time to dig into all your mental notes about your loved ones' likes / dislikes and start making preparations for the most romantic holiday of the year, Valentines Day!
The Most Dangerous Fruits in the Philippines, A Physics Perspective
Falling fruit might sound harmless… until a coconut lands on your head. We’re ranking the most dangerous fruits in the PH that could turn your walk in the islands into a trip to the ER.
How Filipino Culture Shapes Our Holiday Shopping Sprees and Consumer Habits
The holiday season, particularly Christmas, is a major celebration in the Philippines. Known as the longest Christmas season globally.
Here’s a look into Filipino shopping habits during the holidays, supported by insights from studies and reports.
Nurse Unseen on Tour | Unveiling the Rise and Legacy of Filipino Nurses in America
Nurse Unseen is a documentary that starts out with a brief Filipino-American history lesson, intertwined with personal stories of nurses impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keith Pedro Drops a Perfect 10: His Newest album ‘Manny Stacquiao’ Packs the Punchlines and Doesn’t Miss
Manny Stacquiao is Filipino-Canadian comedian, Keith Pedro's third comedy album, which launched on 10/10/2024. It is not a coincidence. Pedro purposely chose this release date because to him, “It’s a perfect album. It’s 10 out of 10
Vallejo’s Funniest: Artie Valenzuela and Dennis Barcelon on Representing V-Town in Comedy
Artie Valenzuela is an up and coming comedian, and he’s also the producer of Everybody Eats, a comedy show headlined by the OG, Filipino-American San Francisco Bay Area comedian, Rex Navarrete.