Category: Something Filipino Magazine
The State of Asian American Representation in Film and TV
From ‘Fresh Off The Boat’, to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and beyond: The State of Asian American Representation in Film and TV WHEN the first trailer for the upcoming summer flick “Crazy…
Concept artist Anthony Francisco on the Filipino influences in ‘Black Panther’ & his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Since its release three months ago, “Black Panther” has broken a handful of records, including achieving its status as the third highest-grossing film in the United States. For those who…
Mom hopes to inspire more Fil-Ams to become resource families in LA County
With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, Armida Chow is quite sentimental. It will mark one year after she and her husband Brandon adopted Delaney, whom they had been fostering since…
Honoring the inspiration of Fil-Am nurses this National Nurses Week
Every year, the United States celebrates National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12 (the birthday of modern nursing pioneer, Florence Nightingale), to honor the over four million nurses…
‘She, Who Can See’ film debut at CAAMFest 36
Riveting new dance film by Alleluia Panis celebrates Filipino culture Acclaimed choreographer and stage director Alleluia Panis’ film “She, Who Can See (SWCS)” is more than dance and music. It…
SF Magazine’s top 10 covers for 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A look back at Filipino newsmakers, successes and heritage The year 2017 was an interesting and exciting year for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans alike. Apart from the negativity we read and…
Tips to finally achieving your goals in 2018
The year 2017 is coming to an end with 2018 coming in full force. With Christmas over, it seems that all there’s left to do is plan for New Year’s…
How Fil-Ams carry on Filipino Christmas traditions
CHRISTMAS Day is fast approaching and for many in the U.S., that means hustling to finalize Christmas gifts, finding the perfect tree, and sending out family Christmas cards. For the…
Jonas Gaffud on making beauty queens
Behind every strong woman is herself, but it doesn’t hurt to receive expert guidance from someone who has proved to produce success. For beauty queens of the Philippines, that someone…
Filipino filmmakers Allan Ibanez, Dexter Hemedez deliver laughs and tears in ‘1st Sem’
Coming-of-age story explores complex family dynamics between a single mother and her eldest son The coming-of-age story has become a staple in independent cinema, beautifully and artistically told from filmmakers…
Fil-Am artist Francis Calimlim: Connecting with his history, community and identity
FILIPINO-AMERICAN interdisciplinary artist Francis Calimlim believes that you should always have conversations with yourself. Some may think it’s crazy, but from his experience, doing such can open the avenue to…
What’s on your Fil-Am table this Thanksgiving?
AS Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families in the U.S. have begun pulling out family recipes for apple pie, reserving holiday turkeys, and stocking up on staples like potatoes, gravy, and…
‘The Girl Who Sees’: Fil-Ams design new video game on Filipino culture and mythology
GIVEN the lack of Filipino representation in the international gaming industry, a group of Filipino-Americans is seeking to change that with the development of a Filipino fantasy video game. Set…
Filipino boxer Romero Duno: From underdog to Golden Boy prospect
With reports from Victor Sy Despite being nicknamed “Ruthless”, there’s nothing heartless nor callous about Romero Duno. At first impression, Duno comes off as shy and rather humble despite gaining…
Tracing history: When and how Filipino-American History Month started
by Rian Mendiola /AJPress FILIPINO-American History Month is celebrated in the United States every October. The significance of the month is attached to the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the…
Fil-Am footwear pioneer Rich ‘One’ Cofinco: Keeping the vision
Pursuing the arts is risky business, but Filipino-American artist, designer, and all-around creative, Rich “One” Cofinco made it his business and has been holding it down for over ten years….
Get hired: How to move your job application ahead
Whether you’re a fresh graduate who has the faintest idea what it’s like to apply for a job, or someone who’s looking for a major career move, the whole process…
Car care 101
Just like people who need to go to see their doctors for regular check ups, the same thing goes for cars that require basic routine care. However, many car owners…
Common health myths and new food trends to try
Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, once said, “let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” These words still hold true today. Yet, with various opinions…
Profile: Chess grandmaster Wesley So
It all turns deadly after the first handshake. Silence all throughout, bowed heads and downcast eyes, not out of dismay, but out of concentration. Every piece is essential, every move, crucial. …
RACHELLE ANN GO & CHRISTINE ALLADO All set to play the Schuyler sisters in the West End production of ‘Hamilton’
Filipina thespians Rachelle Ann Go and Christine Allado are both embarking on a major career move as both will star this fall in the West End production of “Hamilton: An…
UNBOXING FILIPINO CULTURE: Close family ties and most loved items in a balikbayan box
IF there lies a single thing that would ultimately define Filipino identity, one would have to fly around the world and back, and still would not know what it would…
LA, NYC Fil-Am chefs at the heart of ‘ULAM’
“I think ultimately the key to everyone’s heart is through their stomach.” —Filipino-American chef Alvin Cailan With the immense admiration that Filipino food has received over the last few years,…
Father’s Day: Celebrating our fathers and father figures
This Sunday, June 18 is that time of the year we dedicate to the fathers and other paternal influences in our lives. Generally celebrated on the third Sunday in June,…
119th Philippine Independence Day: A celebration of progress through peace and freedom
The Philippines will celebrate its 119th Independence Day to commemorate its independence from colonial Spain. Also known as “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng Kalayaan,” it is an annual national…
Shanna Mendiola: NBC4’s Emmy Award-winning meteorologist on hard work and success
While most individuals are deep in their slumber at 2 a.m., Shanna Mendiola’s day is already beginning. By 2:30 a.m., like clockwork, she arrives at NBC4 Southern California, where she…
Know your people, know your roots: Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
To honor the extensive and often overlooked achievements of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community, the United States designated the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)….
Single moms in their multi-tasking, complicated world: The struggles and joys of doing it alone
ONE of my very close friends is a single mother. After a failed marriage, she had an affair with a married man and unexpectedly got pregnant. I didn’t know…
National Nurses Week: Celebrating Filipino nurses’ contributions to the US
The United States will observe National Nurses Week in the coming week with festivities beginning on Saturday, May 6 through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of…