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Meet L.A. Renigen of Los Angeles’ Olivia Restaurant
Food Jennifer Redondo-Marquez Food Jennifer Redondo-Marquez

Meet L.A. Renigen of Los Angeles’ Olivia Restaurant

L.A. Renigen is a Filipina-American who has taken the road less traveled. Unlike most Asian second generation children, L.A. didn’t fall into familial pressure. At an early age, she was already forging her own path, taking risks and pursuing her interests and passion in the arts and acting

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Serving Up Success | Netflix's First Original Filipino-Produced Series 'Replacing Chef Chico’ Deserves a New Season
Julian Noche Julian Noche

Serving Up Success | Netflix's First Original Filipino-Produced Series 'Replacing Chef Chico’ Deserves a New Season

I had such a fun time binge watching Replacing Chef Chico on Netflix, starring Sam Milby (Chico), Alessandra de Rossi (Ella), and Piolo Pascual (Raymond), which is an 8 part Netflix series that just came out recently at the end of 2023. Aside from the mouth watering on-screen dishes, a star studded cast, and a heart warming storyline, what makes Replacing Chef Chico so unique is that it is the first Filipino-produced Netflix Original series. Could this be the start of the rise to global appreciation of Filipino made shows? Let’s look at what a winning recipe looks like to create Replacing Chef Chico.

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TOP 10 List of Scholarships and Grants dedicated to Filipino American Students
Culture & Community, Career & Entrepreneurship KOLLECTIVE HUSTLE Culture & Community, Career & Entrepreneurship KOLLECTIVE HUSTLE

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.

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6 Filipino Streamers YOU should follow 
Entertainment Dominic Tibayan Entertainment Dominic Tibayan

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.

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Two Peas in a Pod: FilAm Twins Rosalyn and Carolyn of Netflix’s You Are What You Eat  
Entertainment Jennifer Redondo-Marquez Entertainment Jennifer Redondo-Marquez

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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Filipino-Americans in the Rap Game 
Entertainment Jennifer Redondo-Marquez Entertainment Jennifer Redondo-Marquez

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.

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