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‘Miss Saigon’ revival struggles against perceived perfection of the Lea Salonga original
By Cristina DC Pastor In a mild Spring evening almost 20 years ago, my family watched “Miss Saigon on Broadway with my octogenarian father. It was the second Broadway show for dad, and he was just as excited. He knew of Lea Salonga as this little girl who’s on television with Herbert Bautista. Tacky as […]
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Ryan Gonzalez: California teen now a travel & lifestyle director for CNN Philippines
By Wendell Gaa This article is part of a continuing series on second-generation Filipino Americans who have returned to the homeland, lured by more fulfilling careers and an opportunity to bridge and embrace their two cultures. Ryan Gonzalez is emblematic of a growing number of millennial generation Filipino Americans who are moving back to the […]
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Dear Filipinos who are Broadway theater diehards
If you’re in town visiting NYC, make sure to include the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts in your itinerary – no matter how tight your schedule is. The NYPL is part of the Lincoln Center complex. To get there, Take the 1 Train and go down at 66th Street. On display until […]
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AlDub concert in Brooklyn a huge thrill for fans across N. America
By Lindy Rosales A non-Filipino American portrayed them as “the Brangelina of the Philippines.” Never mind that Brangelina is no more, but the blurb sums up accurately that the celebrated Aldub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza has a cult following among Filipinos around the world. Fresh from California, AlDub flew into NYC […]
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Christine Allado to star in NYC concert before taking on ‘Hamilton’ role at West End
Singer and actress Christine Allado just snagged the roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the forthcoming London West End production of the Broadway hit musical “Hamilton,” produced, written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. “Hamilton” will premiere at the Victoria Palace Theatre on November 21. Christine, 26, who is currently on a brief vacation […]
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Diane Paragas, H.P. Mendoza win Cinematografo filmmaking grant
The Cinematografo Originals Contest unveiled the two filmmakers and their works which topped the search that started in January. They are “Yellow Rose” by Diane Paragas, a story about a 15-year-old Filipino girl who dreams of being a country music star despite the ridicule of everyone around her; and “Bitter Melon” by H.P. Mendoza, a […]
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Comedian Ai-ai delas Alas wins Best Actress in Queens filmfest for role as prostitute at crossroads
“Area,” a drama about aging prostitutes coping with social and economic challenges, screened this month at the 7th Queen’s World Film Festival and won for actress Ai-Ai delas Alas, a comedian, the best female actor award. “Area” was one of 130 films from around the world which screened at the 7th edition of the festival […]
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The FilAm at 6: Growing, continuing to explore the community, and asking a lot of questions
By Cristina DC Pastor The FilAm online magazine maintains its standing among the ranks of independent ethnic media publications in the New York area. We couldn’t be prouder. We would like to report a surge in readership (‘views’ in digital jargon) in the past year. I, as Founding Editor, was thrilled beyond all expectation. In […]
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Excellent history-as-entertainment drama in ‘Hidden Figures’
By Wendell Gaa This year’s Oscar season has reflected a commemoration of Black History Month with the Best Picture nominee “Hidden Figures,” the story of three African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in the development of the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). Like many moviegoers, I was amazed at how “Hidden Figures” was […]