Jo Koy and friends raise $75K for Fil-Am nonprofit in Los Angeles
Comedian Jo Koy and film producer Dan Lin raised $75,000 in donations for a Filipino American nonprofit in Los Angeles during the Rise for Comedy festival on Thursday, July 29…
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The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) returns in person with CELEBRATION! featuring the music of Jose Mari Chan
THE Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) presents CELEBRATION! featuring the music of Filipino singer and composer Jose Mari Chan and internationally recognized Filipino and classical suites. This concert is the…
CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day, Aug. 13th
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with LA Care, Health Net, Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Blue Shield of California invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health…
Film, fashion, polo, finance come together in launch of ‘Celebrating Life’
ON July 30, 2022, at the legendary Bella Vista Polo Ranch in Santa Barbara, “Celebrating Life” (www.celebratinglife.la) had its extravagant debut with a flamboyant event, international guests and media. The…
Jo Koy presented with Daly City ‘key to the city,’ speaks about keeping door open for more Fil-Am representation
COMEDIAN Jo Koy was presented with a Key to the City of Daly City in the city council chambers in simple ceremonies on Friday morning, July 22. Accompanied by an…
Beyond the Stars: Star Magic sets 30th anniversary tour in US
LOS ANGELES – “It’s going to be a different kind of magic”. ABS-CBN’s talent agency Star Magic is expected to wow hundreds of its fans from all over the United…
Philippine Airlines supports Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022
THE past two pandemic years were not particularly focused on flying or fashion events. However, given how well the Philippines’ tourism and fashion industries are currently doing and how they…
Oliver Tolentino invited to show at Vienna Fashion Week
Oliver Tolentino received a great honor this week when the organizers of Vienna Fashion Week announced the invitation for the fashion designer to present at MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.22 (MQVFW.22)…
‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ to roll out in theaters this fall
Award-winning indie film announces multi-city national release at Comic-Con San Diego UC Culminating a remarkable film festival circuit run and at the conclusion of a packed San Diego Comic-Con panel…
[EVENT] Fiesta In America now at American Dream
A Street Food Showcase, free concerts by Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legends, and a fashion show by innovative Filipino couturiers are just some of the expected highlights of Fiesta In…
[COLUMN] Showbiz powerhouse couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera heads August birthday celebrants
PHILIPPINE silver screen’s happily married couple and Kapuso Channel 7 Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, who were married on December 30, 2014, heads the roster of…
Oscar-winning artist H.E.R. to make history as Belle in ABC’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ live-action special
R&B sensation H.E.R. continues to break barriers and make history while showcasing her versatile talent. On Wednesday, July 20, ABC announced that the Filipina and Black American singer will star…
[COLUMN] SB19 makes it to Teen Vogue list
PINOY pop (P-pop) group SB19 made it to the all-time favorite boy bands list compiled by Teen Vogue that came out this month. In the article written by De Elizabeth…
Filipino American breakout actor Brandon Perea makes feature film debut in ‘Nope’
THE most anticipated film of the summer is, undoubtedly, “Nope,” the latest offering from Academy Award-winning writer and director Jordan Peele that promises a new take on the classic extraterrestrial…
FABAG-GLAC celebrates ‘Philippine-American Friendship Day’
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale, Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in partnership with Glendale YMCA, celebrated “Philippine- American Friendship Day” with Installation of Officers and a…
‘Asian Persuasion’: An Ode to Culture and A Love Letter to NYC
Here’s one film to watch out for when it is shown next year. “Asian Persuasion,” Tony & Grammy Award-winning producer Jhett Tolentino’s directorial debut, wrapped up production in May and…
FAAE announces return to in-person celebration for 29th Pistahan Parade and Festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition on Monday, July 11 announced the return to an in-person celebration for the 29th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. With the theme…
[COLUMN] Rabiya, Pokwang focus on giving joy to people in new show
TIKTOCLOCK hosts Rabiya Mateo and Pokwang are focusing on their work as hosts for their new variety show even as they recover from their own reported heartbreaks. Pokwang admitted…
[COLUMN] Ruru Madrid happy about ‘Lolong’ TV series high rating
RURU Madrid, who finished as one of the runners-up in the “Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break” reality series on GMA Network, is extremely happy that viewers tuned…
Summer promotions at Graton Casino are in full swing
ROHNERT PARK – The summer breeze is blowing your way. Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to win good fortune all summer long! On…
‘Together We Rise, the Time is Now’ for LA County’s biggest Philippine American celebration
Event to be held on July 9 in Cerritos, CA Cerritos, CA – There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing people coming together – breaking bread and celebrating in this post-pandemic…
[COLUMN] Ultimate pop superstar Sarah Geronimo heads list of glorious July birthday celebrants
SARAH Geronimo-Guidicelli, who has had a sterling music and movie career in Philippine showbiz, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays in the summer month of July. She…
San Gabriel Valley Megamix Expo returns on June 30
GET ready for a packed schedule of workshops, networking and giveaways at the San Gabriel Valley Megamix Expo on Thursday, June 30. Held at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel (225…
Philippine American Friendship Day to be held on July 9 in Cerritos, CA
Cerritos – All roads will lead to this city as non-stop musical entertainment, Philippine cultural presentations, inspirational messages, product booths, food vendors, and workshops, await attendees during the Philippine American…
MoTHER Movement leads holding of twin events in LA
THE International MoTHER Movement (IMM) led last weekend the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day and birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the county’s national hero. The important twin events…
[COLUMN] Shane Tormes wins Miss Global 2022
ANOTHER Filipino beauty queen has slayed the pageant stage – Shane Quintana Tormes was recently crowned Miss Global 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. Held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center…
GMA Network’s ‘The World Between Us’ becomes the first Filipino language title on Amazon Freevee
Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards’ hit Kapuso program “The World Between Us” will now be available for streaming on Amazon Freevee starting June 22, 2022 in the US. Amazon Freevee,…
Piña Couture: An Anthony Cruz Legarda 30-year Piña collection retrospective
SAN FRANCISCO – Hand woven Filipino fabric is getting attention on global runways these days. Though it has been an uphill effort, thanks in part to fashion designers proud of…
Milan-based Filipino designer invited to Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022 in Los Angeles, Las Vegas
MILAN-BASED Filipino young designer Lionell Christian Lanuzo comes across as a humble man with a strong desire to accomplish his job with excellence and passion. Christian, as he is known…
[COLUMN] Beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 85th birthday celebration a great success
PHILANTHROPIST and international beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 85th birthday celebration added another memorable chapter to his glorious life which took place on Monday, May 30 at his residence along…
