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There is no such thing as Off-Season | The Year-Round Hustle with Cris Gopez and Fil Nation Select’s Mission to Bring Filipino Athletes Front and Center
Basketball season has come to a close, but for Fil-Nation Select, it’s basketball season all day, every day. In fact, if it has anything to do with sports, Coach Cris Gopez gets no breaks! There is no such thing as an “off season” for him.
10 Things to Know About Miss Philippines USA Turned fashion+tech Maven Nicole Guerrero
Branching out of the Bay and into the Philippines was just one of many purposeful pursuits taken by Nicole Guerrero. This beauty queen turned fashion maven is taking the world by storm
Filipino California: Meet The FilAm Artists showcased in Los Angeles’ Forest Lawn Museum
Did you know that there was an art museum located at the cemetery in Los Angeles? The Forest Lawn Museum opened their doors to their latest exhibit, Filipino California: Art and the Filipino Diaspora.
From Delano to the Brava Theater | The Journey of Larry the Musical and ITs Next Chapter
Larry the Musical is a story told through song about the life and legacy of the Filipino American labor leader, Larry Itliong. Executive producers Gayle Romasanta and Bryan Pangilinan took some time to sit with us.
6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday
God is good!! We wanted to bring you some music to reflect how good He is but specifically, music from some great Filipino Musicians. So today we are going to open our hearts to 6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday.
How the Ladies of Kwento Comics are Flipping the Script on Superheroes and Reshaping the Graphic Novel world One Saga at time
We had the opportunity to sit with the co-founders of Kwento Comics, the first all-women, all-Asian comic book company highlighting Asian and Filipino mythology through the medium of graphic novels.
Verse & Vision | Exploring the world of FilAm Poet Veronica Pamindanan
Dallas based poet Veronica Pamindanan is all about creative empowerment. Through her craft, she fuses her Christian Filipino heritage with American culture in the forms of beautifully written poems and powerful on stage performances
6 Filipino Streamers YOU should follow
Everything we know in the 21st century has moved “on the web” as my Lola would say. Shopping, TV Shows, and even a new breed of electronic athletes has emerged, and with it we are birthing new online streaming royalty. Whether your interest is in games, music, reality TV, even cosplaying, there is a new online personality on the rise.
Our Fave 8 Music Videos By FilAm Artists that are so good, you’ll have them on repeat
Filipinos have proven time and time again that their talent behind the mic can also translate in front of the camera. These 8 artists have taken storytelling to another level, adding incredible visuals to their already beautiful songs in the form of music videos.
Get to know Big Strong John | The Filipino Purple Wiggle
Did you know that the Purple Wiggle is Filipino? His character, “Big Strong John,” is focused on health, fitness, and being strong and resilient.
10 Things to Know About FILAm SuperModel Kelsey Merritt
For many, watching Kelsey Merritt’s career unfold has been something of a hobby. The first Filipina to achieve a number of unbelievable career feats.
We’ve put together a few of our favorite things for you to get to know this powerful pinay better
Two Peas in a Pod: FilAm Twins Rosalyn and Carolyn of Netflix’s You Are What You Eat
Netflix launched a TV mini series about a scientific experiment where identical twins adopt different diets and lifestyles for eight weeks to see how food impacts the body. One set of twins featured in the docu series are Filipino! We got the opportunity to sit down with Carolyn Sideco and Rosalyn Moorhouse
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10 Things to Know About FILAM Producer & Designer Leslie Espinosa
Whether she is behind the scenes empowering others through her work as a hair and makeup artist, in the classroom as an educator, or rocking the dance floor, she continuously shows up and shows out in everything that she does.
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Filipino-Americans in the Rap Game
Filipino-American culture has continued to evolve as more and more Filipinos continue to cross the Pacific Ocean. Through American influence, Filipinos were introduced to diverse music styles ranging from disco, rock, and even rap. Here’s a list of more artists in the rap game.
10 Movies You Need to Know for The Manila International Film Festival in LA
The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) is coming back to Los Angeles, California at the TCL Chinese Theaters and the Directors Guild of America, this January 29th to February 2nd. The screenings will comprise of the 10 film entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
9 K-Pop Artists You Didn’t Know Were Filipino
K-Pop is bigger than ever, not only spreading its influence to the ears of its listeners but to their voices as well. We are now entering a generation of Filipino-Korean pop artists and I am glad to dive into a list of 9 K-Pop artists you didn’t know were Filipino.
5 FilAM REALITY TV Competition Stars
Filipinos are known to many for their ability to show up and show out, on any stage and in any competition. From the kitchens of Top Chef to the stages of RuPaul's Drag Race, it is no secret that Pinoys and Pinays alike foster a competitive spirit and have what it takes to achieve greatness on every level.
10 Things You Need To Know About The Tapales vs. Inoue
Tapales versus Inoue! Each fighter is putting their 2 world titles on the line, winner takes all 4 and leaving the ring as the undisputed champion of the world at the super bantamweight division.
Rhythms of Resilience | Meet SF Based Filipina-Irish Artist Ouida
Since signing with Bolo Music Group this year, Ouida has found a new home in her label. Beyond being in the presence of fellow proud Filipino Americans artists, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with multiple members of the team.
Top 10 songs on our spotify from Filipino + Filam Artists Right NOW
Music truly brings all walks of life together whether you understand what they’re saying or not. Music is like painting in the air without a canvas, melodies and rhythms floating through the air to paint a story in your mind. Well here we have 10 pieces of art that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your ears, here are 10 new songs from Filipino Artists that you should add to your next playlist.