representation

In entertainment news, we get to know Alain Uy, a Fil-Am actor who gets to play an Asian American hero in a uniquely Asian American story. Yong Chavez tells us more....Read More

A push to turn Washington, DC into the 51st state gets the support of some Filipino American residents who lament how they are denied basic rights that other states enjoy. Residents in Maryland, however, believe it...

The diverse cast of “Mortal Kombat” is led by Lewis Tan who makes his bid to become one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars in a big way. The film also showcases Mehcad Brooks of TV’s “Supergirl”....

The new action-drama film “stowaway” aims to deliver excitement to viewers but it also delves into serious questions about humanity and what our purpose in life is. Yong Chavez talks to Anna Kendrick and Daniel Dae...

Asian talents are showing their strength on-screen more than ever and literally, in projects like TV’s “Kung Fu” remake and the upcoming film “Mortal Kombat”. Yong Chavez talks to two Asian actors to discuss why representation...

While comic book conventions are still on hiatus, that didn’t stop WonderCon from summoning a trio of highly accomplished Filipino voice actors and a popular Fil-Am rapper in its line-up. Steve Angeles reports....Read More

Stacie Gancayco-Adlao is an up-and-coming writer, actress, and filmmaker in Hollywood who seeks to tell more Filipino stories in Hollywood. She recently bested over 10,000 other competitors in a prestigious Hollywood script writing contest. Her vision,...

NBC’s ”Superstore” is closing its doors after six seasons. Manny the Movie Guy talks to Fil-Am actor Nico Santos about love, the pandemic, and the show’s final chapter....Read More

In 2015, Nico Santos started playing Mateo Liwanag in “Superstore”. As the show prepares to say goodbye this week for its series finale, the actor chats with Yong Chavez to reflect on his character’s groundbreaking representation...

In one district alone in New York City, there are 20 candidates vying for a city council position. Six of the hopefuls are Asian Americans who believe representation really matters in this time of pandemic. Don...