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With female and Asian stars, “Mortal Engines” powers diversity in the epic action movie
Nov 30, 2018Diverse, empowered heroines take center stage in the action-packed film, “Mortal Engines,” powered by diversity. Yong Chavez talks to two of the stars — Hera Hilmae and Jihae. ...Read More -
Fantastic Beasts’ Claudia Kim on playing Nagini, and partnership with Ezra Miller
Nov 25, 2018Asians in Hollywood continue to represent in mainstream movies. Korean actress Claudia Kim plays Nagini, a significant character — and fan favorite — in the Harry Potter universe. Yong Chavez speaks with the actress and her... -
18 years of “The Debut”
Nov 15, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — “The Debut” was the long-awaited moment that many Filipino-Americans could finally look up on the big screen and see themselves, their stories, and their issues. Thanks to the Cinematografo Film Festival, the cast was... -
The bewitching magic of girl power and representation in Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”
Oct 25, 2018Half-witch, half mortal… and fully committed to female empowerment and diversity. Featuring a diverse cast, Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” tells the story of a 16-year-old young girl who fights evil at night and goes to... -
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...
