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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.
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.
FIlipino American Susie Ibarra wins the Pulitzer for Music and Honestly, It’s About Time
Filipina American composer Susie Ibarra just made history as the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her piece Sky Islands is a powerful fusion of Filipino heritage, environmental storytelling, and sonic innovation.
What Do You Do When AI Comes for Your Art? Graphic Novelist Choz Belen’s Answer: Create Louder
When we last spoke to Choz Belen, he was already deep into the creative process of building an original universe. Now, we’ll hear how this era of uncertainty sparked something new — something bold, personal, and completely unexpected: the birth of 3NJ.
Courtside Kultura | Knicks and Fil-Am Orgs Throw a Heritage Night to Remember- Here’s Who Pulled up
March 30, 2025 Madison Square Garden was more than just an arena—it became a space filled with Filipino pride, community, and culture. Filipino Americans from across the country united for the fourth and final Filipino Heritage Night with the Knicks.
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.