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Jeremy Rafal: A life transformed by family tragedy…and TV cartoons
As a young boy growing up in the Philippines Jeremy Rafal had few links to the wider world – until his dad bought a TV and he discovered cartoons. With no mobiles, home computers, Internet or social media, in a place with little in live entertainment and where even telephones were rare this was something […]
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Sol & Mary Ann Kapunan: Husband-and-wife tandem behind Albany’s Kalayaan 1521
By Cristina DC Pastor June 2021 was an auspicious time for a celebration, at least in Albany. Two reasons were brought up: One, travel restrictions caused by the pandemic had been lifted. Two, the labor issue involving Albany nurses reached an impasse and subsequently led to a contract signing. Hence, on June 26, 2021 Albany’s […]
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Sofronio Vasquez headlines Town Hall concert July 19th
Sofronio Vasquez, winner of The Voice will headline two key shows in New York on July 19 and Los Angeles on October 11. He is the first Filipino, and first Asian, to walk away with the title in NBC’s reality TV singing competition. Vasquez stopped tracks and made history. He performed in two Philippine Independence […]
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NY Asian filmfest unleashes cinema’s Next Wave July 11-27
The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) from July 11 to July 27 is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. It was called “the best film festival in New York” by The Village Voice and “arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema” by IndieWire. Launched in 2002, the festival showcases […]
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I LOVE MY JOB Intimacy coordinator Angelica Gomez: She makes sure sex scenes are realistic — and safe
By Catherine Espejo The Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni controversy is one of the bizarre incidents involving an alleged case of sexual harassment in Hollywood. The case also put a spotlight on the role of an intimacy coordinator (IC) who was supposed to prevent exploitation of actors while filming romantic scenes. What is an intimacy coordinator and what is expected of them during the filming of sex scenes? Angelica Gomez, one […]
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From Amazon Prime to Zelle, AAPI community’s favorite brands
Amplify AAPI has released its latest Cross Industry Report, offering valuable insights into the brand preferences, media habits, and purchasing behaviors of AANHPI communities—compared to U.S. adults and other racial groups. Created by NORC at the University of Chicago with support from AARP, Amplify AAPI is the largest and most representative public opinion panel of […]
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‘Guess how much?’ Freebies in NYC
By Marissa Bañez Comedian/actor Jimmy O. Yang has a great bit about how his mom’s favorite catchphrase is “guess how much” to brag about bargains she’d gotten. That is so me! Recently, my mind, heart, and soul have been soothed by international and domestic art, literature, history, plays, concerts, architecture, interior design, fashion, etc. This […]
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Laurice Guillen is a devoted Nora fan in tribute film ‘Faney’
By Joel David The reverberation of a life after one has died is no longer new because of the dissemination of media-generated popular culture. It should be no surprise that the departure of Nora Aunor has affirmed what film critic and Jefferson public service awardee Mauro Feria Tumbocon Jr. described as “a subgenre yet to […]
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The PHL is the only country with a diplomatic presence on 5th Ave: Fun fact as Philippine Center celebrates 50 years
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippine Center was built in the 1970s during the time of the Marcos regime, a time when activist fervor was high and some Filipinos were wondering, “How can a poor country like the Philippines afford to own a building on Fifth Avenue in New York City?” Imelda Marcos, at the […]