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Joseph Gordon-Levitt needs Filipino speakers and I’m already vocalizing

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Nadine Halili

Warm up those vocal cords and bring out your audio recorders, Joseph Gordon-Levitt wants you to speak in your native language for his next project. On July 29, the Hollywood…

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Let’s just hope Fox’s new Filipino drama won’t be racist

Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

After replacing Shannyn Sossamon, Elodie Yung will be playing the lead role Reyna in Fox’s new drama which revolves around Philippine culture. Originally having a Filipino lead character, the role…

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Saying Kelsey Merritt doesn’t look Filipino enough is an unfair judgment

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Kelsey Merritt, who has been modeling since she was studying, recently announced that she’s walking the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway. The half-Filipino, half-American model naturally expressed her joy and…

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Where Did Meghan Markle Learn to Speak in Filipino?

Posted on February 21, 2018February 23, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Last week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Edinburgh, Scotland. They were given a warm welcome by crowds from the city, including one couple who was from the Philippines. Meghan…

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Do You Still Follow These Filipino Traditions During New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 27, 2017December 24, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Filipinos love to take traditions seriously during major holidays like New Year’s Eve. It’s just one of those things that you grow up knowing about since we see our parents…

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The Clapback You Need When Your Titas Point Out Your Weight

Posted on December 24, 2017December 23, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Family reunions don’t happen a lot. When they do, you’ll hear all kinds of comments from relatives—some are funny while others can get slightly offensive. And no, the titas aren’t the only…

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Ivanka Trump Made a Very Filipino Snack at Her Daughter’s Party

Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

It was the birthday of Ivanka Trump’s daughter yesterday and she served a familiar dish for the party, at least for us. By that, we mean hotdog and marshmallow skewers—yes,…

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Spotted in Milan: Kenneth Cobonpue’s Chair Among British Couture

Posted on April 4, 2017April 4, 2017
Olivia Estrada

Milan Design Week’s Furiosalone kicks off today with various events including an exhibit from top Filipino furniture label Kenneth Cobonpue. Not much of a big deal perhaps until you realize…

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This British Brand Cast Its First Young Filipino Model

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

While you weren’t looking, Burberry recruited its first Filipino model. And she’s just a toddler. Baby Skylar-Louise signed on last April 2016 to pose for Burberry Kid’s autumn/winter `16 campaign.…

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How Cute Is Neil Patrick Harris Speaking in Filipino?

Posted on January 19, 2017
Jacque De Borja

Neil Patrick Harris’ latest project is a TV series produced by Netflix called A Series of Unfortunate Events, where he plays Count Olaf—the show’s primary antagonist. As a way to promote its upcoming…

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt needs Filipino speakers and I’m already vocalizing

Let’s just hope Fox’s new Filipino drama won’t be racist

Saying Kelsey Merritt doesn’t look Filipino enough is an unfair judgment

Where Did Meghan Markle Learn to Speak in Filipino?

Do You Still Follow These Filipino Traditions During New Year’s Eve?

The Clapback You Need When Your Titas Point Out Your Weight

Ivanka Trump Made a Very Filipino Snack at Her Daughter’s Party

Spotted in Milan: Kenneth Cobonpue’s Chair Among British Couture

This British Brand Cast Its First Young Filipino Model

How Cute Is Neil Patrick Harris Speaking in Filipino?

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