Olivia Rodrigo tells it like it is on debut album ‘SOUR’
The Filipina American singer-songwriter releases her highly anticipated debut to rave reviews and an army of new fans IT’S the year of Olivia Rodrigo, and it’s best we all accept…
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How a Fil-Am filmmaker’s struggle for identity gave birth to an award-winning script
Stacie Gancayco-Adlao, a Filipina American filmmaker and actor, just scored the biggest win of her career so far. Her coming-of-age drama feature, ‘Clementine,’ won the Final Draft Big Break Grand…
‘See Us Unite for Change’ event to feature Black Eyed Peas, Saweetie, more AAPI talent
POPULAR acts Black Eyed Peas and Saweetie will be performing during a special event that will celebrate and support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. “See Us Unite…
Henry Golding jumps from romantic lead to action hero in G.I. Joe reboot
After establishing himself as a credible heartthrob for rom-coms, Henry Golding has embarked on a more adventurous role as he turns into an action star in his latest film Snake…
John Lloyd says son Elias gives meaning to his life
AWARD-WINNING actor John Lloyd Cruz, who has confirmed that he and Bea Alonzo will star in a forthcoming film, has a new outlook in life, courtesy of his son Elias….
Documentary highlighting Fil-Am nurses launches Kickstarter campaign
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to support a documentary that explores the history and humanity of Filipino nurses in the United States risking their lives on the frontlines of…
PH candidate Rabiya Mateo ends Miss Universe journey in Top 21
MISS Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo has concluded her pageant journey after finishing as a semifinalist at the competition’s Top 21. Mateo failed to enter the Top 10 of the 69th…
Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo releases new song ‘Good 4 U’
FILIPINA American Disney star and singer Olivia Rodrigo has followed up her chart-topping singles with a new track from her upcoming debut album. Rodrigo on Friday, May 14, released “Good…
Jolina, Melai and Karla keep communication lines open
“MAGANDANG Buhay” co-hosts Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros and Karla Estrada have known each other for many, many years. Having known each other since joining the singing/impersonation contest “Your Face Sounds…
Jessica Sanchez releases new song calling for unity amid anti-Asian hate
FILIPINA American singer Jessica Sanchez has debuted a new song that calls attention to the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents in the United States. “Us” was released on…
Fil-Am actors Tia Carrere, Lou Diamond Phillips join ‘Easter Sunday’
TWO-TIME Grammy Award winner Tia Carrere, along with Golden Globe nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, have joined the cast of Amblin Partners family comedy “Easter Sunday.” “Easter Sunday” will be based…
Rabiya Mateo apologizes for Filipinos’ racist comments directed at fellow Miss Universe candidates
MISS Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo has apologized to Miss Universe Canada Nova Stevens and Miss Universe Thailand Amanda Obdam following some racist comments from Filipino fans. During a virtual press…
Fil-Am rock climbing athletes Pamela Price & Justin Nucum to compete on TBS’ ‘WIPEOUT’
COMPETITIVE Filipino American athletes, Pamela Price and Justin Nucum, are set to compete on the hit TV show, “WIPEOUT,” airing on TBS Network. Their specific episode will air on Thursday,…
SB19 becomes first Filipino group nominated for Billboard Music Awards
PINOY pop group SB19 has made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated for Top Social Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The…
[WATCH] ‘Gold’ by Ella Jay Basco, featuring rapper Ruby Ibarra, embraces culture, self-love
An anthem for the Asian American community ACTRESS and singer-songwriter Ella Jay Basco released the music video for her single “Gold,” a song of empowerment featuring Bay Area rapper Ruby…
‘Message to all the young Black and Filipino girls’: H.E.R. wins Oscar for Best Original Song
R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. has earned her first Oscar for her song “Fight For You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The 23-year-old artist, who is Black and Filipina, took home…
Guapdad 4000, !IImind explore the cultural bridge between Filipino and American cultures in ‘1176’
Catching up with two of the most unique voices in the hip-hop and R&B space AMONG the album releases of 2021, none so far have taken listeners on a winding…
Eva Noblezada joins comedy film ‘Easter Sunday’
TWO-TIME Tony nominee Eva Noblezada has joined the cast of Amblin Partners family comedy “Easter Sunday.” Along with Noblezada is comedian and actor Brandon Wardell, known for his work on…
Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo announces debut album
FILIPINA American Disney actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the details for her upcoming album out on May 21. The “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” breakout star…
Fil-Am actress Tisha Custodio stars in new Disney+ series ‘Big Shot’ alongside John Stamos
EMERGING Filipina American actress Tisha Custodio is getting a shot at her first television role. Custodio plays Carolyn “Mouse” Smith, a teenage basketball player who comes from a military family…
Fil-Am producer, director Stacey Angeles nominated for Directors Guild of America award
By Normita Fenn The Directors Guild of America recently announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2020. One of the nominees for outstanding achievement…
Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo releases new single
FILIPINA American Disney star and singer Olivia Rodrigo has returned with a follow-up to her debut smash hit “Drivers License.” Rodrigo on Thursday, April 1, released “Deja Vu” from her…
Filipina OPM singer Claire dela Fuente dies at 62
FILIPINA singer Claire dela Fuente has passed away a week after testing positive for COVID-19. She was 62 years old. Her son, Gigo de Guzman, confirmed in an Instagram video…
‘Inside Out’ co-director Ronnie Del Carmen working on animated feature on PH mythology
FILIPINO American filmmaker Ronnie Del Carmen is writing and developing an original animated feature based on Filipino lore and mythology for Netflix. In an exclusive interview with Cartoon Brew, the…
‘I finally became comfortable in my own skin’: Black Fil-Am rapper Saweetie featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan
BLACK and Filipina American hip-hop darling Saweetie is reclaiming her power after years of “dimming” her light. In her latest Cosmopolitan cover interview, the “Icy Girl” rapper shared that she…
Claudia Conway gets eliminated on ‘American Idol’
CLAUDIA Conway’s ‘American Idol’ journey has come to an end. The 16-year-old daughter of former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and Filipino American conservative lawyer George Conway was voted off…
Filipino, Fil-Am celebrities call to #StopAsianHate in the US
FILIPINO American celebrities have joined in calling for an end to the hate and violence being directed at various Asian communities in the United States. The hashtag #StopAsianHate has trended…
H.E.R. wins Song of the Year for ‘I Can’t Breathe’ at 2021 Grammys
R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. took home “Song of the Year” at the 2021 Grammy Awards on Sunday night, March 14 for her single “I Can’t Breathe.” The 23-year-old artist released the…
Meet ‘First Yaya’ stars Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez at the Pinoy Abroad FunCon!
As a kilig treat for Kapuso viewers abroad, lucky subscribers of GMA Pinoy TV will have the chance to meet with the leading stars Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez on…
McDonald’s features ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Happy Meal toys
TO celebrate Disney’s latest animated adventure, McDonald’s restaurants nationwide are unveiling “Raya and the Last Dragon” Happy Meal toys. The Happy Meal lineup includes eight characters from the film, which…