Filipino short films bag back-to-back wins in Germany, North Korea
The short film debuts of Filipino television and movie director Direk Louie Ignacio, and television host and lawyer Atty. Joji Alonso won “Best Short Film” in separate international film festivals held in Germany and North Korea held simultaneously within the last week of September.
Miss Saigon’s Lea Salonga and Eva Noblezada to star in Hollywood musical film Yellow...
Two Miss Saigon Filipino lead stars, Lea Salonga and Eva Noblezada, are confirmed to co-star in a movie musical to be filmed in the United States.
Signal Rock is Philippines’ entry to Oscar Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has chosen Signal Rock as the country’s next contender for nomination and possibly 1st Oscars-approved nominee to the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.
X Factor Romania judge compares Bella Santiago’s fiery performance to Beyonce
Filipina singer Bella Santiago conquered Romania and the world of X Factor as she won over the judges and netizens with her powerful performance of Jessie J.’s “Bang Bang.”
MAC Cosmetics and Maine Mendoza lipstick collaboration launched
The first MAC lipstick shade created by Filipino social media influencer Maine Mendoza has been revealed and is scheduled for market release this September.
Darren Criss makes history for Filipino-Americans,1st to win Emmy top prize
Glee alumnus Darren Criss won the Best Actor Emmy at the 70th Television Academy Awards, marking the first time an actor of Filipino-American heritage has been recognized with the major award.
Leo Valdez returns to Miss Saigon musical in the UK
Leo Valdez, the Filipino artist who originated the role The Engineer in the first staging of the long-running hit musical Miss Saigon will return to the show in 2019.
Fil-Am actor Joshua Dela Cruz debuts on Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You
Former Aladdin lead performer Joshua Dela Cruz is debuting on television as the new host of Blue’s Clues & You, the popular Nickelodeon animated series for preschoolers starring Steve and a blue girl puppy on a puzzle adventure.
6 Unique Stories of Filipino Farmers Celebrated in ToFarm Film Festival
The stories and aspirations of Filipino farmers are again celebrated in the 3rd edition of the ToFarm Film Festival in Philippine cinemas this September.
How Fil-Am Hannahlei Cabanilla became America’s favorite dancer
Filipino-American Hannahlei Cabanilla has successfully ended her campaign to be America’s favorite dancer on the stage of “So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD)” after being declared winner of the television competition’s Season 15.
Kelsey Merritt is 1st Filipina to walk on Victoria Secret runway
Filipina commercial model Kelsey Merritt has been booked for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and she is proud to be the first Filipina to be on the prestigious runway.
Ang Larawan wins musical score and art design Asia-Pacific Film Festival awards
Ang Larawan (The Portrait), the film adaptation of Larawan, The Musical, was awarded two trophies from the 58th Asia-Pacific Festival in September.
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