Filipino American

“East West Players’ current production of Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin” in LA, Filipino-American actors Cesar Cipriano and Ryyn Chua, and musicians Marc Macalintal (also on keyboards in the live band) and Vince Reyes (guitar) shine.” That was from Inquirer mobile news. Here’s an excerpt from Steven Stanley of stagescenela.com about the music: “Musical accompaniment is provided by LinoType, conductor/musical director Macalintal on keyboards, and Vince Reyes on drums. The sounds they make are so huge, and often fully orchestral, that I have no idea how they made them, but the results are phenomenal.” Also noted was Cesar Cipriano: “…..plays Pippin’s self involved half-brother Lewis. Possessing ... Read Full Story

I was celebrating my hubby’s birthday with my family earlier and my aunt told me she have a production/set design project for me. This would be a musical about the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz . She already helped producing, directing & writing a mini-musical for the St. Lorenzo Church in Walnut a few years ago which was a huge success. Other churches/organizations had already been using her material. But this time, she’s thinking of a full blown production. But of course, this is for the benefit of the new St. Lorenzo Church construction in Walnut. I’m really excited about this because I haven’t ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Filipino American". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

“This project serves to record Filipino American history in the United States, through a lineage of our artists and makers and their cultural achievements in painting and sculpture, graphic design, graffiti writing, turntablism, music, writing, and film. This will function as a historical and cultural resource, for and by all who are interested, and includes a weblog and discussion forum for ongoing comment on community issues. Worlds in Collision is an organic historical document which will grow through use.” Read Full Story

I just edited my About page and made it more simple & I guess, clear??? LOL. So, below is the first unedited version of my “About” page. I believe that Filipinos are inherently talented. Whatever field it is, there’s a Filipino American who excels. Just look at Lea Salonga, Josie Cruz Natori, Jessica Hadegorn to name a few. Working recently in a play gets me involved with the Asian American Community and it was such a great experience. But working in the US for several years, it just dawned on me that there isn’t much visibility for Filipino Americans who really get there in ... Read Full Story