Lexi Minetree on filling Reese Witherspoon’s shoes in ‘Elle’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Lexi Minetree has big shoes to fill. As the new Elle Woods in the new TV series “Elle,” inspired by the popular “Legally Blonde” franchise…
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‘Dîner en Blanc’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind culinary experience
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Where in the world can you party with friends and strangers, wear your fabulous white outfit, go over-the-top with your all-white table setting, and…
Tom Cruise and Alejandro Iñárritu join forces to create ‘Digger’
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but Tom Cruise and filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu have combined forces for the first time…
Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo on their iconic performances in ‘Michael’
Photos courtesy of LIONSGATE By Janet Susan R. Nepales I grew up listening to the great Michael Jackson – from his days with the Jackson 5 to his days as…
LA Press Club honors Maria Ressa with Daniel Pearl Award; Janet Nepales wins two honors
Photos by Sthanlee B. Mirador BY JANET SUSAN R. NEPALES Maria Ressa received the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism from the Los Angeles Press Club…
Fil-Am Jordan De Leon reflects on being part of ‘Mamma Mia’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales For over 25 years, the story and the music of ABBA in the musical “Mamma Mia!” have become the ultimate feel-good show. People have fallen…
Manny Jacinto and creators talk about their new all-Filipino TV series ‘Sun Chaser’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Creators Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion have done something bigger than themselves. They have not just created an award-winning indie fantasy animated TV series for…
‘Nurse the Dead’ is alive and kickin’ in iWant
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Creating the first bilingual series on American soil is one thing. Making the first Filipino TV series filmed in Hollywood is another. But making it…
Operation Smile Gala: A Luau for Hope
By Janet Susan R. Nepales It was a night to remember when stars gathered and showed up for a cause. The glitterati raised more than a hundred dollars for Operation…
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas talk about making John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’
BY JANET SUSAN R. NEPALES It is a very common story in Hollywood or in the music world. You create or compose a song, and before you know it, somebody…
Paul Soriano produces his first Hollywood movie, ‘Diamond,’ written and directed by Andy Garcia
Dreams do come true. Even Hollywood dreams. Indefatigable and hardworking filmmaker-producer Paul Soriano found this out after being introduced to the legendary actor Andy Garcia, by Soriano’s business partner Simon…
Creators and cast talk about the making of ‘Spider-Noir’
Imagine Spider-Man getting old like the rest of us. But then, when an exceptional case comes his way, he has to come back as the Spider once more. In his…
Rembrandt Flores on why he founded ‘Filipino Forces’ and his dream for it
Rembrandt Flores What does it mean to be Filipino in Hollywood? Does it mean one has to assimilate to be accepted? Or does it mean being proud of one’s…
Ruffa Gutierrez’s daughter, Lorin Bektas, graduates and follows her own path
When you come from a family of well-known actors, people expect you to follow in their footsteps. But not Lorin Gabriella Gutierrez-Bektas, the eldest daughter of actress-beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez…
Asian Hall of Fame 2026: Philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis to Filipinos – ‘Find your path and follow it.’
Loida Nicolas Lewis, philanthropist-lawyer-author, who was the distinguished guest speaker at the 22nd edition of the Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala held recently at The Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles,…
Sasha Kasiuha, founder of the SX3 Studio, talks about AI as a friend, not a foe
Is AI or Artificial Intelligence a friend or a foe? Will AI replace actors in the entertainment industry? How can AI help the industry? These are some of the worries…
Lee Sung Jin, Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton give us the latest on ‘Beef’ season two
We are getting a second serving of “Beef,” now on its second series, launched last April 16 by Netflix. The critically acclaimed anthology series from the brilliant mind of creator-showrunner-producer…
Fil-Am Oscar-winning cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Eddie Murphy honored by AFI
Filipina American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who recently broke ceilings by being the first woman, first Filipina American, first woman of color to win the Oscar Best Cinematography award for…
Filipino baritone Roberto Perlas Gomez performs with the Verdi Chorus in ‘Verdi in España’ spring concert on April 18–19
Roberto Perlas Gomez, who was born in Santa Rosa, Laguna, grew up in a household always filled with music. Even though his mother was a doctor and his father an…
‘Flower Drum Song’ cast talks of LA performance
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
Unforgettable Awards 2026: Liza Soberano, Dante Basco, Vincent Rodriguez III, and other Filipino and Asian talents discuss how important representation is in Hollywood
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
Riding a 4×4 on Paoay Sand Dunes, catching sunsets, escaping storms, and other highlights in our 2025 homecoming
We felt like we were part of Timothee Chalamet’s movie, “Dunes,” as we rode the 4×4 in a heart-stopping, thrilling, bumpy ride in Paoay’s Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte. It…
‘Song of the Fireflies’ vie for Golden Globe nominations
“Song of the Fireflies,” the musical film by King Palisoc and written by Angelo Lacuesta, was recently screened to Golden Globe voters and Hollywood film aficionados at The Aster in…
Michael Cinco: ‘Impalpable’ couture designer
LOS ANGELES—Ask Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco how he would describe his fashion couture style and he would immediately tell you, “Impalpable!” Ethereal. Unreal. Dream-like. Otherworldly. Too perfect for…