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6 Filipino Creators Streaming Their Way to the Top and changing the game for the nextGen
Content creators in the Philippines have transformed their hobbies into full-time careers, whether it's cosplay, gaming, or Pinoy entertainment comedy. These gamers are influencing the new generation.
Filipino, American, and Caught in Between | How ’90s Rap Icon Butch Velez and Masta Plann Gave the Diaspora a Beat
The 1990s was a golden era, particularly for music. Inspired by Sidney Shaw's iconic question in the movie, Brown Sugar: "When did you fall in love with hip-hop?" – I had my moment, interviewing the OG, Butch Velez, AKA Tracer One, of Masta Plann.
Dolly de Leon Is Headed to the Austrian Alps for Hulu’s Season 2 of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and We’re Already Obsessed
If you thought Dolly de Leon was done taking over Hollywood, jokes on you. The Filipina powerhouse is stepping into her next big international role, this time in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers, and let’s just say, the glow-up is for real, for real.
How LeRoid David Wove His Roots into the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Poster
LeRoid David, a second-generation Filipino American and native of the Bay Area (now based in Sacramento), didn’t begin his creative journey in a studio. It started as a kid sketching cartoons and comics in San Francisco, drawing purely for the love of it—with no grand plan, just passion.
A FIlipina Survivor Took the Stand Against One of Hip Hop’s Most Powerful Men — 11 Explosive Revelations From Cassie Ventura’s Testimony in Diddy Trial
Cassie Ventura's courtroom testimony against Diddy reveals 11 harrowing truths. A Filipina American voice helped spark a cultural reckoning.
Nursery Rhymes, But Make It EDM | Meet the Filipino Brothers Turning Up the Volume on Children’s Music
John and Lenny Pearce are twin brother’s born to a Filipina Mother and an Australian Father on February 25th 1991. Although currently they are known for their individual successes as Children’s music superstars, they were inseparable growing up, dominating the sports world all across Australia.
10 Things to Know About FilAm American Idol Contestant Mikaela Bautista
On March 16, 2025, Mikaela Bautista shocked the world as she made her appearance on the screens of millions of people in the auditions for the 23rd season of American Idol.
Who is Kuya Istilo? Meet The Fil-Am Fashion Enigma We Never Saw Coming
You must be just as curious to figure out who is this man with that good hair, dripped out in all of this fashion, rocking the barong Tagalog in non-traditional ways? Or you’ve probably told yourself, “I wish I could wear that or I could never rock that outfit."
8 Filipino-American NFL Players Who Made Super Bowl History
Filipinos in the NFL? You bet. Sure, we might be known more for boxing, basketball, and singing notes that defy the laws of acoustics, but trust, we’ve got some gridiron greats in our corner, too.
How Filipino Culture Shapes Our Holiday Shopping Sprees and Consumer Habits
The holiday season, particularly Christmas, is a major celebration in the Philippines. Known as the longest Christmas season globally.
Here’s a look into Filipino shopping habits during the holidays, supported by insights from studies and reports.
Nurse Unseen on Tour | Unveiling the Rise and Legacy of Filipino Nurses in America
Nurse Unseen is a documentary that starts out with a brief Filipino-American history lesson, intertwined with personal stories of nurses impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vallejo’s Funniest: Artie Valenzuela and Dennis Barcelon on Representing V-Town in Comedy
Artie Valenzuela is an up and coming comedian, and he’s also the producer of Everybody Eats, a comedy show headlined by the OG, Filipino-American San Francisco Bay Area comedian, Rex Navarrete.
RUBY IBARRA’S NEW “BAKUNAWA” MUSIC VIDEO IS A CULTURAL MASTERPIECE—WITH A BOMBSHELL REVEAL
Bakunawa is Ruby Ibarra’s first single release from her highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album and features Ouida, Han Han, and June Millington.
BINI Takes P-Pop to the Next Level: How 'Cherry on Top' is Continuing to Shatter Records
BINI, the rising stars of P-pop, have delivered another hit with their infectious track “Cherry on Top.” Their newest song getting over 1 million YouTube views within just four hours of its release and later amassing over 3 million views within a day.
Behind the Spotlight | How FilAm Founder Evegail Andal and Matter Media Group Are Shaping the Future of Influencer Talent
To learn more about what a talent manager and agency is, we sat with Evegail Andal, the CEO and Founder of Matter Media Group.
On Tour with Keith Pedro & Friends | Filipino Comedy's Rising Stars Light Up the Stage
Keith Pedro is a Filipino-Canadian, JUNO Awards nominated comedian, actor and producer known for being featured on Russell Peters’ Roast Battle Canada.
From Ink to Impact | 5 Filipino American Artists Who Are Shaping the Comic Book World
If you’re into comics or illustrated novels, this one's for you! An incredible amount of Filipino Americans have contributed their talents to comics that we all grew up with.
BINI, The Rising P-Pop Queens Taking Over Your Playlist—AND YOU’RE NOT READY
BINI is here to shine! If you haven't heard of this fabulous Filipino girl group yet, you're missing out on one of the most exciting pop sensations to hit the scene in recent years.
Reimagining Downtown SF: SOMA Pilipinas’ Filipino Art and Innovation Power a Cultural Comeback
There are over 30 murals and public arts by Fil-Am artists in The SF SOMA area. These artworks live sprinkled throughout the district’s walls, crosswalks, and spaces.
Eymard Cabling: From Miss Saigon to Larry The Musical – 10 Fun Facts About This Phenomenal Filipino Talent
Eymard Cabling is best known for his time in the musical theater world playing roles in iconic musicals like Miss Saigon, Allegiance, and The King and I.