representation
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Filipino couple restores historic Texas theater
Oct 17, 2018MISSION, TX — This historic theater in Downtown Mission, Texas almost had its final curtain call ten years ago. Around the same time, this Fil-Am couple, after living in California for more than 20 years, was looking... -
Filipino candidates and voters prepare for November midterms
Oct 2, 2018The US midterm elections are about a month away — and on the ballot are a number of Filipino-Americans running for Congress. Among them are: Gina Ortiz Jones, the Democratic nominee for US Representative in the 23rd... -
Gina Rodriguez: “It’s important to be grateful and appreciative of every moment, because everything comes to an end”
Oct 1, 2018One of the few Latinas who star on their shows, Gina Rodriguez will wrap up her groundbreaking series “Jane the Virgin” next year. Her recent Hollywood projects include “Smallfoot,” where she voiced a truth-seeking yeti. Yong... -
Filipino students behind McDonald’s poster prank call for better representation, diversity in entertainment
Sep 27, 2018YouTuber and University of Houston senior Jevh Maravilla pulled off what people are calling an impressive prank on McDonald’s. 21-year-old Jevh Maravilla said he was frustrated by the lack of Asian representation in media — so... -
From the slums of the Philippines, to the Emmys: how Jon Jon Briones found his way by acting his heart out
Sep 21, 2018From growing up poor in Manila, becoming a ‘Miss Saigon’ original ensemble cast member as the Engineer, and scoring a substantial TV role, actor-singer Jon Jon Briones is humbly proud of his journey to Hollywood. Briones... -
Theater community pushes for diverse, non-traditional casting
Sep 19, 2018RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Broadway has embraced diversity even before Hollywood did, when it comes to colorblind casting. In the Asian community, it was Lea Salonga who paved the way for non-traditional casting – being the first Asian... -
John Cho on being a leading man and father in “Searching”
Sep 17, 2018In the modern thriller “Searching,” a 16-year-old Asian American girl goes missing, and when authorities fail to find her, a determined father tracks his daughter’s steps through her internet usage. Yong Chavez speaks with its lead... -
Filipino-Canadian voice actor cast in kids’ show “16 Hudson”
Sep 14, 2018A Filipino-Canadian performer is cast in the newest kids’ animated series by TVO Kids, “16 Hudson.” The voice behind “Bayani,” the Filipino bakery owner, is performer Dave Dimapilis. He can’t hide his excitement after being cast... -
As a former journalist, Henry Golding used to interview people. Now he’s an in-demand leading man in Hollywood.
Sep 10, 2018From being a journalist and TV host, to his rise as a Hollywood leading man, British-Malaysian actor Henry Golding is having the time of his life. Yong Chavez chats with the “A Simple Favor” actor in... -
Asian Americans representing in hip-hop
Sep 1, 2018When it comes to the hip-hop scene Asian Americans have always had a place, and now they feel it’s their time to shine brighter. From sharing stages with the world’s top hip-hop acts, to lyrics that raise cultural issues...
