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Andrew Cabindol: Powerlifter, designer, beatboxer
By Cristina DC Pastor If Andrew Cabindol were an image, he would be a three-dimensional hologram, juggling his most intense passions: powerlifting, creative design and music. He recently announced he was competing in the first-ever FISU University World Championship Powerlifting competition to be held July 23-27, 2024 in Tartu, Estonia as a representative of Team […]
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Marian Rivera is back on television via the GMA sci-fi drama ‘My Guardian Alien’
Marian Rivera returns to TV via the sci-fi drama ‘My Guardian Alien’ Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera makes her much-anticipated comeback to television in “My Guardian Alien.” Fans can also look forward to the unexpected tandem of Marian with seasoned leading man, California-based Gabby Concepcion in this out-of-this-world, feel-good family drama under the helm of […]
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Diddy’s downfall: Did Cassie’s lawsuit trigger it?
The lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Filipino American model and R&B singer Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, could that have set off the messy state of affairs Sean “P. Diddy” Combs currently finds himself in? Some in the Filipino community are wondering. Cassie has alleged rape and abuse in a lawsuit filed against hip hop mogul […]
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2 Philippine films to screen at Queens World filmfest
The 13th Queens World Film Festival will take place from April 16th to 28th, returning to the Museum of the Moving Image, Kaufman Astoria Studios for 11 days of 152 foreign films, two of them from the Philippines. “Surrogate” is a Filipino film set in the Philippines. It’s an excellent example of the depth and emotional resonance […]
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‘Aladdin’ celebrates 10th anniversary
Aladdin, already among the biggest hits in Broadway history, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre, on March 20. The hit production has played over 3,500 performances and welcomed nearly 6 million guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre. It ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs and has appeared […]
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Zosimo Quibilan wants to inspire younger FilAms to sing in Tagalog
By Allen Gaborro Filipino American alternative pop musician Zosimo Quibilan feels strongly about expressing himself as a Filipino cultural artist. As the head of his band, spelled “ZOS!MO” (named after himself), Quibilan has been committed to expanding people’s awareness of Filipino culture, more specifically of the Tagalog language. This is especially bespoken considering the fact […]
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Bold in heaven: Jaclyn Jose, 60
By Joel David With the announcement of Jaclyn Jose’s sudden demise last March 2, a significant number of mostly middle-aged Filipino film observers were stunned to realize that, in keeping aware of her, a full, challenging, and ultimately triumphant life became their privilege to witness. Even the trajectory of her physical appearance, from anxious young […]
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The Frankenstein lesson on finding our identity
By Wendell Gaa The story of Frankenstein has fascinated me for a very long time, given how different it is from other popular lore in the horror genre. Unlike Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, I’ve always found Frankenstein to be the most sympathetic of the classic cinematic […]
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Ma-Yi Writers Lab announces new members
Ma-Yi Theater Company is proud to announce the newest members of the Ma-Yi Writers Lab, the largest collective of AAPI playwrights in the country. Founded in 2004 by Sung Rno in connection with the TCG/NEA residency program, the Ma-Yi Writers Lab is a professional peer-based workshop in permanent residence at Ma-Yi, designed to nurture and showcase Asian-American […]