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· Michelle De Pacina
‘I’m ethnic!’: Vanessa Hudgens recalls being rejected for her dream role for not being Black or Latino
Vanessa Hudgens has opened up about her experiences in Hollywood as a Filipino American actor. In a press conference held in Manila on Friday, Hudgens admitted that making it big in Hollywood as a Filipino actor is still a “struggle” despite the industry diversifying, noting…
· Daniel Anderson
JJ Lin, Anderson .Paak to release collab single celebrating East West Bank
Mandopop sensation JJ Lin and Afro-Korean musician Anderson .Paak have joined forces for the first time by producing a song for the forthcoming East West Bank documentary film “The Bridge.” Their new collaborative single, “In the Joy,” celebrates the Asian American Pacific…
· Isa Peralta
H.E.R. reveals her favorite Filipino foods
H.E.R. recently revealed her favorite Filipino foods. During an interview with Vogue Philippines for its February 2023 issue, whose cover she graces, the Afro Filipino award-winning artist spoke about all things culinary.
· Isa Peralta
H.E.R. discusses Filipino elements in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ anniversary special
Before you read: H.E.R. set to play Belle in new ABC special celebrating 30-year anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photo preview: H.E.R. as Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ H.E.R. recently talked about the significant Filipino elements present in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast”…
· Isa Peralta
Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist
Films from four Asian countries – Pakistan, Cambodia, India and South Korea – have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars Best International Feature Film category. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science unveiled the 15-film shortlist. Films from 92…
· Isa Peralta
Photo preview: H.E.R. as Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Before you read: H.E.R. set to play Belle in new ABC special celebrating 30-year anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Lisa grab historic wins at 2022 MTV VMAs
K-pop acts BTS, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK and BLACKPINK member Lisa won big at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday. BLACKPINK won for “Best Metaverse Performance” while Lisa became the first K-pop soloist to win “Best K-Pop.” BTS won their fourth consecutive “Group of…
· Grace Kim
H.E.R. set to play Belle in new ABC special celebrating 30-year anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Grammy and Academy award-winning artist H.E.R. has been tapped to play Belle in ABC’s upcoming animated and live-action hybrid special, “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” H.E.R. is the first-ever Afro Filipino actor to play the role of Belle on screen. The two-hour…
· Ryan General
Why Filipinos are so good at singing
Among the number of stereotypes associated with being a Filipino, it is the ability to sing that many kababayans proudly embrace. To be fair, there is no shortage of proof that Filipinos are indeed among the best singers in the world. Homegrown talents (Lea Salonga, Arnel Pineda…