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Between Two Worlds | Filipina American Host and Filmmaker Megan Reyes on Finding Home Through Soccer
A sports marketing professional, award-winning host and multi-hyphenate creative, has added filmmaker to her list of accomplishments. Her passion lies in expanding soccer's reach by sharing stories that highlight identity, culture, and belonging.
'Oakland Ilokana' film shows Filipino American family's 100-year legacy through one 'spitfire' lola
Elenita Makani O'Malley is taking kwentuhan, the act of storytelling, to another level through her upcoming short documentary about four generations of Filipina Americans from Oakland, California.
Jessica Sanchez Wins Season 20 of America’s Got Talent and reminds us That Dreams Never Expire
Jessica Sanchez wins America’s Got Talent Season 20 in a powerful full-circle moment. The Filipina American singer, once a child contestant, returned pregnant and unstoppable to claim the crown and inspire a generation.
10 Things to Know About Noah B. Taylor, the New FilAM Face of Nevermore
Meet Noah B. Taylor, the Filipino American actor and musician starring as Bruno in Wednesday Season 2. Here are 10 things you need to know.
The Philippine Ballet Theater Is Bringing Sarimanok and Filipino Fashion Legends to UCLA
Experience Sarimanok, a new ballet inspired by Mindanao myth, plus Pinagmulan, an exhibit of legendary Filipino designers, October 25 at UCLA.
This Chicago Day Party Was Basically the Best Throwback Playlist Come to Life
Dynasty Entertainment’s 25th REUNION brought Jocelyn Enriquez, KAI, Fast Eddie and more to Chicago for a throwback party that raised funds for music and youth.
From city streets to gallery walls: Filipino resistance in San Francisco reverberates through 'Makibaka' exhibit
Makibaka: A Living Legacy captures the history of Filipinos in the city, which has been and continues to be witness to their activism. Featuring more than 20 artists, the contemporary arts exhibit is on display at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts through Jan. 4, 2026.
Lani T. Montreal takes the spotlight in 'Anak ni Tapia'
Lani T. Montreal's experience was different from most of us. She had a celebrity mom, the late Mely Tagasa, who played Ms. Tapia during the '70s and '80s on the Philippine sitcoms Baltic & Co. and Iskul Bukol.
Sugar Pie DeSanto: The Bay Area’s Filipina-Black Soul Queen Too Bold to Be Forgotten
"Don’t forget about me: Sugar Pie DeSanto, worldwide entertainer, international." These were the closing words of the R&B singer and dancer in her interview with See Us Unite.
Lea Salonga Returns to Manila | Into the Woods Is More Than Just a Fairytale
Lea Salonga returns to Manila in Into the Woods with son Nic Chien, Clint Ramos, and an all-Filipino cast. A milestone for Filipino theatre.
Meet Katseye | The Girl Group Everyone’s About to Stan Led by a Fil-Am Vocal Powerhouse Sophia Laforteza
Whether you’ve been rooting for them since Dream Academy or only discovered them after their dazzling set at Lollapalooza, there’s a good chance you’ve already fallen for the charm of Katseye.
Not Your Childhood Cartoons: 9 Filipino Animators Are Shaping the New Wave on YouTube
In the field of animation, creativity and passion are what truly stand out. Here is a list of our favorite group of Filipino Animators right now.
Chef EmManuel Garcia Is Remixing Filipino Food at Baba’s House and Oakland’s newest speakeasy 13 Orphans
Baba's House appears unassuming from the outside. A restaurant occupies the downstairs, but venture upstairs to find a mahjong den with multiple tables. From there, a secret passage leads to the 13 Orphans Speakeasy bar.
Jessica Sanchez Just Got the Golden Buzzer on AGT - And We’re Not Crying, You Are
Fil-Am singer Jessica Sanchez returns to America’s Got Talent with a Golden Buzzer moment, a baby on the way, and her biggest comeback yet.
Cartoons, Kicks, and Community Power: Inside FilAm Artist Cesar Cueva’s Layered Exhibit
It’s rare that Filipino-Americans get the opportunity to pursue their passion, yet alone, receive their parents' support. With the encouragement of his family, Cesar Cueva was able to build a career in the arts.
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.
You’ve Heard of Comfort Women. But Did You Know About the “Comfort Gays”?
In 1975, during the time that the world had shunned homosexuality, columnist, former city councilor, and an AIDS activist in the name of Panfilo Justo opened his own home to provide care facilities for elderly gay men.
June Millington Walked So Ruby Ibarra Could Rock | Meet the Filipina Rock Legend Who Paved the Way
June Millington is a Filipina-American guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, teacher, and actress. She is a rock and roll veteran of over 50 years. Millington co-founded Fanny, the groundbreaking first all-female rock band signed to a major label.
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.