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Breaking Boundaries | 'Rewind' Becomes First Filipino Film to Surpass $16M at Global Box Office
Who wouldn’t want to be given the chance to go back in time and try to rectify their mistakes or change the past? Newest Filipino Film Rewind" invites viewers to ponder this tantalizing proposition, at a cost as it delves into the realm of second chances.
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
TOP 10 List of Scholarships and Grants dedicated to Filipino American Students
Education should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Scholarships and grants play a crucial role in empowering Filipino-American students to pursue their academic goals and contribute to their communities. Organizations and institutions have established scholarships and grants to alleviate financial barriers and empower Filipino-American students to succeed academically.
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.
Interview with Orange County Commissioner for Superior Court of California HON. Bryan Clavecilla
Kuya Bryan become the first Filipino male commissioner of Orange County. Court is in session as we sit down with Commissioner Clavecilla and how he got to where he is today.
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.
Get to Know Alicia Tapia, Founder of Pop-Up Bike Library Bibliobicicleta
Dr. Alicia Tapia is a Filipina-Mexicana educator, researcher, school librarian, and founder of Bibliobicicleta. If you are in the Bay Area, you may have seen her riding around town. You certainly can’t miss her! Bibliobicicleta is a pop-up bike library that can hold up to 100 books in tow.
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.
6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know
No one likes warm beer, so no need to build anticipation for a good time, let’s dive into 6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know!
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.
Filipino Flavors Aloha Style | A Culinary Journey Through Hawaii's Top FilAM Chefs
Aloha foodies! Back in 2017, Anthony Bourdain proclaimed Filipino food to be “the next big thing”. We’ve arrived! Filipino food has been gaining traction and mainstream appeal. We’re seeing Filipino-American chefs represented on the Food Network and Netflix.
Here are 6 Fil-Am chefs to start your food crawl on your next visit to the islands. It’s not a proper vacation if food trips aren’t involved.
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.
5 Tips on how to save on flights to the Philippines
If you’re anything like myself, you haven’t been to the Philippines since before the pandemic, since world travel was brought to a screeching halt. Have noticed that prices have been a little steeper than you had remembered. Well don’t panic here are 5 Tips on how to save on flights to the Philippines.
Catching up with Bites by Bianca| interview with Filam Baking Sensation Bianca Fernandez
Having been featured on some of the biggest pages like Buzzfeed and POPsugar, Bianca’s baking has caught the eyes (and stomachs) all across the internet. Learn her journey from a career in research biology to a full time professional baker is a joy and honor to share with our Kollective Hustle family.