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Jorge Ballos (aka Justin Girard): Building a New York home for independent filmmakers
By Cristina DC Pastor For Jorge Ballos – aka as Justin Girard — the SoHo International Film Festival (SIFF) which began as an intimate weekend event has grown into an international showcase now celebrating its 17th year. At its heart, he said SIFF was meant to give filmmakers a platform and an opportunity to […]
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How a song inspired by Eala and written from a hospital bedside became a viral hit
By Gary Manalus A few weeks ago, I was going through one of the hardest stretches of my life. A close family member needed me, and I couldn’t get to them. My flight got canceled, more than once. I spent a night stranded in a random hotel with no idea when I’d actually make it […]
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Mabuhay, Lea. Mabuhay, Alex!
The FilAm Editorial There are two Filipinas, rare individuals whose talent, discipline, and character have become a source of inspiration for an entire nation. We’re referring to Lea Salonga and Alex Eala. They come from different generations and inhabit very different worlds. Salonga conquered Broadway and Hollywood with her extraordinary voice and acting talent. Eala […]
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When Spider-Man must grapple with the adult realities of guilt, loneliness, and depression
By Wendell Gaa “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is without a doubt this year’s biggest summer blockbuster. Having seen this at cinemas three times already (twice here in Ankara, Türkiye where I’m currently based and once in Basel, Switzerland along with a new friend of mine from this recent workshop I’ve attended there), I can understandably […]
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From raising five sons to caring for newborns, ‘Tita Miles’ finds her calling
By Elton Lugay Before the feedings, the overnight shifts and the first-time parents looking for reassurance, Milagros dela Cruz Llamas begins with a simple belief: newborn care is not just about caring for a baby. It is also about helping a family find its footing. For more than two decades, Dela Cruz Llamas has worked […]
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Joel David’s ‘Canon Decampment:’ Philippine cinema through the years
By Allen Gaborro What many Filipinos think about Philippine cinema off the top of their heads are the plethora of heavily marketed, A-list action flicks, romantic and socio-economic on-the-edge melodramas, and hilarious comedies that have illuminated theater screens for decades. Distinguished cinema analyst and academic Joel David acknowledges the significance of this familiar view. But […]
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At 42, Sam Milby craves peace and quiet, sees ‘family man’ in his future
By Cristina DC Pastor At 42, Sam Milby has accomplished much coming from a small town in Ohio where, according to the latest 2023 census Asians made up only about 2 percent of the population. He has been a reality TV star, actor, singer, model and commercial endorser. He has appeared in blockbuster films, teleseryes […]
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Double feature Queer Flipside storytelling comes to Jersey City Aug 7; one night only
On August 7, 2026, Art House Theatre in Jersey City will host a landmark double feature for one night only, celebrating queer Filipinx art, history, and identity. The evening brings together two critically-acclaimed works: “Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo,” a documentary on queer Filipinx history, and “Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother,” a […]
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Fiesta in America presents 2 weekends of Filipino excellence in New Jersey
Fiesta in America will unite the Filipino American community for two weekends in New Jersey, beginning with the 22nd People’s Ball on Sunday, August 9, at Marriott Newark Airport, followed by the 29th Fiesta in America on August 15 and 16, 2026 at the American Dream in East Rutherford. Admission is free. The celebration begins […]