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New York Times praises 10-year-old Fil-Am Edbert Aquino for handwriting skills

The New York Times (NYTimes) is all praises for 10-year-old Filipino-American wonder kid Edbert Aquino for his handwriting, amidst a revival of cursive writing in the state of New Jersey.

Fil-Am Charlotte Nebres lands historic lead role in New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Eleven-year-old Filipino-American Charlotte Nebres has made history as the first black "Marie" in New York City Ballet's holiday staging of "The Nutcracker". The casting of Nebres, whose father hails from the Philippines, in the lead...

Jhett Tolentino scores 10th win in Belarus for Pinoy rags-to-riches bio-docu “Life Is What...

Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino's bio-documentary, "Life Is What You Make It", capped the year on a high note after notching a 10th win at the KinoDUEL International Film Festival held in Belarus. The rags-to-riches story...

Frozen 2 soundtrack offers 7 new songs composed by Fil-Am Bobby Lopez

Frozen 2's blockbuster hit opening last week came with equally great praises for the original soundtrack (OST) penned by Filipino-American Robert "Bobby" Lopez and composing partner Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The sequel of the beloved Disney movie...

Hollywood actor Dante Basco directs debut film “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers”

Watch out for “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers”, the film that marks the directorial debut of Filipino-American Hollywood actor and poet Dante Basco. Dante Basco is known as the first Fil-Am to make it in Hollywood...

Visionary Filipinas celebrated in 2019 Filipino-American History Month

The celebration of Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) this October focused on the women who have made an impact on American society. Bannered by the theme, "Pinay Visionaries:...

Fil-Am painter Lolita Valderrama Savage showcases artworks in Florence, Italy

Filipino-American painter Lolita Valderrama-Savage is showcasing her drawings and oil paintings of the Tuscany countryside in a solo exhibit in Florence, Italy. The award-winning international artist opened her exhibit "In Cerca Dei Sogni — In...

Jhett Tolentino bio docu wins European Independent Film Bronze Award

Three-time Tony awardee Jhett Tolentino's biographical documentary "Life is What You Make It" has again picked up another international award. The Filipino-American Broadway music producer announced on the short film's Facebook page on May 23...

Fil-Am Jennifer Chang wins Best Direction of a Play in the Los Angeles Drama...

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) Awards gave the Best Director citation to Jennifer Chang for her work on the 2018 production of "Vietgone." Jennifer Chang received the LA critics' nod for Best Direction...

6-year-old Jan Alexander Quintos launches book at Barnes & Noble New Jersey

Filipino-American Jan Alexander Quintos has launched his book at Barnes & Noble New Jersey - and he is just 6 years old. "I Am Jan Alexander: 3 Amazing Stories" author Jan Alexander Quintos from Bloomfield...

Fil-Am Hollywood actor Dante Basco releases “From Rufio to Zuko” autobiography

Dante Basco, reputed to be the first Filipino-American actor to make it to Hollywood, will be releasing his autobiography this 2019. Basco's book takes off from his known voice acting roles as Peter Pan’s sidekick...

Fil-Am Kihei Clark leads Virginia Cavaliers to NCAA Men’s Basketball championship

Filipino-American Kihei Clark led the Virginia Cavaliers to victory, bringing home the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament 2019 championship trophy. The Fil-Am point guard scored, assisted, and rebounded the ball for the...
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