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An Asian American musical in ‘Nanay Ko’
Filmmaker Mallorie Ortega aims to catalyze the genre of the Asian-American musical with her directorial debut entitled “Nanay Ko,” which means “My Mother” in English. The independently-financed film explores the familiar situation many first-generation Americans deal with: How do their dreams align with the dreams of their immigrant parents? Flipping the script on the […]
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Lourds Lane creates ‘SuperYou’ musical to empower women
Renowned for its musicals, theatre, and artistic performances, New York City has once again added to its multicultural repertoire with “SuperYou the Musical,” which premiered on April 22 at The Players Club in Gramercy Park. Created by Filipino American Lourds Lane — who was raised by a Filipino mother of modest means — the goal […]
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‘One can write, shoot, cut, exhibit your film all in NYC:’ MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo
A second-generation Filipino American, who was an associate producer of the documentary “Imelda,” has been named commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Lawyer Anne del Castillo has 20 years of experience in film production, public media, and arts and nonprofit administration. As commissioner, her goal is […]
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Erman Baradi’s Hollywood journey: ‘Be ready to sleep on couches’
By Maricar CP Hampton “For a while there I thought I wanted to be a doctor.” But several months into his high school’s medical academy, Erman Baradi realized his passion lay not in hospitals but in Hollywood. The writer-producer, who was once hailed a Top Networker in Hollywood, is currently working on a project where he will […]
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is as good as it gets
By Rene Pastor It seems more than fitting that Endgame finishes the arc of Avenger movies in the Marvel Universe that began with Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man in 2008. On a dreary Friday with low, dark clouds bringing rain to the AMC Theaters in Linden, New Jersey, I drove at 8 in the morning […]
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Gay Filipino immigrant’s coming of age in ‘Homebound’
Eighteen-year-old Filipino immigrant Nico is in love with three things: New York, music, and his new friend, Jonathan. But nobody knows about that last part. So, when a drunk Jonathan spills a big secret on the night of senior prom, Nico considers telling his own—even if it means risking everything. It’s the night of senior […]
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Musikalye sa Brooklyn features GMA performers
GMA Pinoy TV is bringing some of the network’s most versatile performers to the U.S. for an international concert dubbed “Kapusong Pinoy Studio 7 Musikalye sa Brooklyn”, which will take place on May 11 at the Kings Theatre in New York. Following the successful string of shows in various locations in Manila and a phenomenal […]
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Not a fan of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel
By Wendell Gaa The woman Captain Marvel stars the American actress with a Swedish name, Brie Larson. I have much respect for her after observing her acting talent in “Short Term 12” and her Oscar-winning role for Best Actress in the drama-thriller “Room.” I was further lured to see her debut on the big screen […]
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Fans keen to see Gary V in ‘miracle’ concert after heart surgery
By Cristina DC Pastor After a very long time, Gary Valenciano – once known as the Michael Jackson of the Philippines – will be returning to New York for a solo concert at The Town Hall on April 14. “It’s been a while,” according to Robert Mendoza and his wife Melissa of Mountaintop Productions who […]