Covering the week’s most noteworthy entertainment news for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
STAR for All Seasons and Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto heads the list of prominent personalities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of November. She will turn another year on…
It’s a known fact that show business and politics seem to mix very well in the Philippines. One example is Joseph Ejercito Estrada, who became president in 1992 (only to…
Serenata Filipina Ver. 2 unites iconic singers and songwriters IT was a cool evening on Sunday, October 7, juxtaposed by the electric and fiery performances of the Filipino-American community’s top…
REIGNING World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, October 7, said that he has no interest in fighting Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in a boxing…
Ex-wife of Fil-Am shortstop opens up to MLB investigators, speaks publicly for the first time since divorce filing On Wednesday, October 3, the Major League Baseball league suspended Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison…
CHICAGO 04 October 2018 – The Aklanons of Illinois hosted a welcome dinner in honor of Consul General in Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin and her family at the “Kusina De…
It’s a great time to be a Filipino-American (or Canadian) actor on network television these days. There’s Nico Santos who plays the role of Mateo Liwanag on Superstore; Conrad Ricamora…
The 25th Annual Filipino International Cine Festival is celebrating its silver anniversary with Pilakula/FACINE 25 with award-winning films in competition from October 19-21 at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco….
Starting your own business is always going to have risks. Maybe you’re making a career shift and decided to pursue your passion. Or maybe you want to upgrade your current…
Innovation in the 21st century could be summed up into one word: startup. The ubiquity of the Internet, social media and smartphones into our daily lives has established the new…
New York based actor Carlo Cruz was still based in Manila late 2012 when he auditioned for Heneral Luna. He didn’t get a call back. He moved to New York…
FILIPINO-American footballer Kaycee Clark was proclaimed the winner of the 20th season of reality TV show “Big Brother.” Winning via a 5-4 vote, Clark closely beat out fellow finalist/houseguest Tyler…
Four free weekend events lined up for the month long celebration The City of Carson has been gearing up for a month long celebration of Filipino American history. At the…
THREE years after the highly successful run (both commercial and critical) of Heneral Luna comes the much-awaited sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, a historical biopic that focuses on the last months…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez undertook an official visit to Utah on September 12-15 upon the invitation of Brigham Young University (BYU). As…
On Saturday, September 22, the Asian American Group (AAG) presented Community Achievement Awards to 12 outstanding Las Vegas citizens and organizations, who have worked diligently to make a positive difference…
DALY CITY, Calif., — October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month across the U.S. because the earliest documented Filipino presence in the U.S. was on October 18, 1587 in…
We are living through the most impactful push towards minority representation in entertainment, so it’s not surprising that jabs at Hollywood’s lack of diversity made it to this year’s Emmy…
“Aladdin” alum Joshua Dela Cruz makes his leading TV debut on the Nick Jr. classic NICKELODEON is reviving the beloved children’s program “Blue’s Clues” with a new name — “Blue’s…
U.S. Open celebrates 50 years And just like that, the U.S. Open season is over, but not without hot issues and fanfare. This year, the Open celebrated its 50th birthday,…
Season 15 of the Fox reality competition “So You Think You Can Dance” finally came to a close on Monday, September 10, naming Filipina-American Hannahlei Cabanilla as the winner. Hailing…
Two “Miss Saigon” alumni are set to appear in a movie musical together. Eva Noblezada is headlining her first feature film, “Yellow Rose,” alongside Lea Salonga. Directed by Diane Paragas,…
Increased diversity in the fashion world welcomes inclusion of Asian models In the world of modeling, walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a coveted dream, a rite of…
The older and smaller Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes used his boxing craftiness to break down Aston Palicte who was on survival mode in the last round during their World Boxing Organization…
DALY CITY, Calif. — How does a relationship that started cozy and happy, and has progressed to shared fantasies of making it big in their respective careers, reach unbearable feelings…
JOIN us at Pechanga Resort Casino this September to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with our exciting “Harvest Moon Grand Drawing”. There will be 50 winners of EasyPlay and one lucky…
All-female headliners perform Filipino-penned songs in English and Tagalog THE historic Ford Theatres will be the venue where prominent Filipina-American singers converge for an evening of nostalgic Filipino hits and…
Three division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes and Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte held a workout for the media on Wednesday, August 29 at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. The…
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As expected, a standing room only capacity graced the United Pangasinanes of America, Inc.’s (UPAI) 50th Golden Pangasinan Day and Miss Pangasinan coronation banquet and ball…
JERICHO Vibar Rosales, known in the Philippine entertainment industry as “Echo,” will celebrate his 39th birthday on Saturday, September 22, with his wife, Kim Jones. He heads the list September…
