[COLUMN] Christian Bables wins best actor at MMFF, ‘Big Night’ wins best picture
IT was a fruitful night for “Big Night,” as it won a bevy of awards at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival 2021’s Gabi ng Parangal. The Jun Robles Lana-directed…
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Bretman Rock, Bella Poarch join Fil-Am community toy drive in Historic Filipinotown
Filipino American breakout stars Bretman Rock and Bella Poarch joined community members at the first annual Historic Filipinotown Holiday Festival and Toy Distribution ahead of the Christmas holiday. Both Bretman and…
Simbang Gabi celebrated at the Los Angeles Cathedral
Filipino Catholics from throughout Southern California celebrated the beginning of Simbang Gabi, one of the oldest Filipino Christmas traditions, with a special Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the…
Mon David’s homecoming concert: The floodgates of his creative intelligence, unleashed
“Mon’s performance at Catalina was the alarm clock [that] my jazz spirit needed to wake from its catatonic dormancy throughout the pandemic! It was a great jolt of jazz as…
Simbang Gabi: A revered Filipino Christmas tradition
Contributed by Manny V. Ilagan SIMBANG Gabi, which literally means “evening or night Mass,” is a Filipino Christmas tradition. As a devotional practice in the tradition of the novena, it…
ACDC hosts first inaugural InspirAsian Gala
The Asian Community Development Council’s first inaugural InspirAsian Gala was held on Friday, December 3rd at the Champagne Ballroom at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event…
[COLUMN] Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu is new Miss Universe
MISS India Harnaaz Sandhu, a Bollywood actress and model, was crowned as the 70th Miss Universe Pageant winner in rites held in Eilat, Israel on Sunday, December 12. She becomes…
1st ConGen’s Masters Cup a major success
By Manny V. Ilagan Golfers and sponsors, including guests and supporters of the ConGen’s Masters Cup Golf Tournament held on Monday, December 6 at the Los Coyotes Country Club, an…
[EVENT] Get into the holiday spirit with a Pasko popup celebration in West Covina on Dec. 11
THIS Saturday, Dec. 11, celebrate the Filipino spirit of Christmas at Holiday Fest: Pasko popup celebration in West Covina, California hosted by Adobers, a Filipino tech startup highlighting Filipino businesses. Adobers,…
‘Man@ng is Deity’ presented at SF’s ODC Theater, Dec. 3-5
KULARTS, the premier presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipinx arts in the United States, is proud to present the film premiere of SF Legacy Artist Awardee, Alleluia Panis’s “Man@ng is…
Hadestown continues to wow audiences on Broadway
THE Broadway production of Hadestown took the stage of the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Thursday, September 2, and became the first musical to play the Rialto in more than…
[EVENT] Gawad Kalinga USA to celebrate hope through music with ‘riSING Together’ concert
THE impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is felt all over the world, but the challenges that come with it are even more daunting for those who belong to the poorest…
Filipino American actor/director Angelo Reyes: A rising star of the indie film scene
By Nicole Muj THE industry is taking notice of Filipino-Italian American actor/director Angelo Reyes, who is currently taking his short “21st & Colonial” out on the festival circuit. The film, which…
#1 Vietnamese Film “Dad I’m Sorry” Lives Up To Hype, Perfectly Portrays Asian Generational Family Dynamics, Strong Contender For 2022 Oscars
It is clear to me why “Bố Già (Dad, I’m Sorry)” became the #1 box office hit of all time in Vietnam and the first Vietnamese film to break $1…
[EVENT] Simbang Gabi masses slated from Dec. 15 to 23
IN the Catholic Christendom, it’s that time of the year again to express the rich Filipino tradition of attending a nine-day novena of masses at dawn known as Simbang Gabi…
Fil-Ams Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., Saweetie, Bruno Mars earn several Grammy nominations
THE 64th annual Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a prideful event for the Filipino American community as artists Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R, Saweetie, Bruno Mars and Elle King bagged several…
Saweetie makes ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut
BLACK and Filipina American hip-hop darling Saweetie performed a brand new single as she made her musical debut on “Saturday Night Live” over the weeked. The 28-year-old rapper on Saturday,…
[COLUMN] Internationally known boxing champ Manny Pacquiao heads list of famous December birthday celebrants
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ, Philippine senator and presidential aspirant Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this…
Tick, Tick… Boom!: Meet your new favorite musical obsession
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature directorial debut is a definite must-see for every film lover out there. If you adore musicals? Grab your popcorn. An adaptation…
[COLUMN] Rayver-Janine, Alodia-Wil breakups surprise showbiz watchers
IT seems like the holiday season this year is becoming breakup season when it comes to showbiz couples. First, Rayver Cruz and Janine Gutierrez, whose relationship became public in 2017,…
Disney releases 2nd Filipino-inspired Christmas short
WITH the holidays fast approaching, Disney has released its second Filipino-inspired Christmas advert focused on family togetherness and the power of storytelling. “The Stepdad” is a follow-up to last year’s…
Winwyn Marquez stars in suspense-thriller film ‘Nelia,’ an official entry in this year’s MMFF
“Nelia,” a film produced by A and Q Productions Films, Inc., has made it as one of the official films in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. Beauty queen Winwyn…
‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ to screen at San Diego’s Comic-Con Special Edition on Nov. 26
IN the midst of a remarkable film festival circuit run, “Lumpia With a Vengeance,” the popular, award-winning, Filipino American indie comedy feature, will be the centerpoint of an exclusive panel…
[COLUMN] Maureen Montagne wins Miss Globe 2021
CHALK up another win for the Philippines in the world of pageantry! On the heels of Cinderella Faye Obeñita’s win at the Miss Intercontinental 2021 in Egypt, fellow Binibining Pilipinas…
Fil-Am breaker wins Red Bull BC One World competition
FILIPINA American Logistx is the first B-Girl from the United States to be crowned champion at the 2021 Red Bull BC One World Final. The breaking tournament invited 16 B-Girls…
[COLUMN] Wendell Ramos’ advise to son, daughter on joining showbiz
RECENTLY, siblings Saviour and Tanya Ramos became contract artists of the GMA Artist Center (GMAAC). Unknown to their dad, actor/host/model Wendell Ramos, the two had auditioned, underwent the panel interviews…
Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo leads American Music Awards nominations
FILIPINA American singer Olivia Rodrigo has scored the most nominations at the 2021 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show. The 18-year-old star of “The High School Musical:…
Fil-Am players Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green make NBA history in Jazz vs. Rockets game
First NBA players of Filipino descent to play in same game THERE’S another historic moment for the books as the United States continues to celebrate October as Filipino American History…
[COLUMN] Congresswoman and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos heads list of November birthday celebrants
VILMA Santos-Recto, known to the Philippine entertainment world as the Star for All Seasons and now a congresswoman representing the province of Batangas, heads the list of prominent celebrities who…
Jonas Sultan All Set in Fight Vs Unbeaten Puerto Rican Foe in NYC
Filipino boxer Jonas Sultan is ready for his match against the unbeaten Puerto Rican Carlos Caraballo at the Hulu Theater at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Oct. 30. Sultan…