Jannelle So
In 2006 she created, produced and hosted the first and only locally-produced daily talk show for Filipinos in the USA. Regarded as a Filipino-American media pioneer for the show she started, Jannelle successfully ran “Kababayan LA / Today” for eight and a half years, before leaving the show in 2014 to start a family.
Kababayan LA became the longest-running daily Filipino talk show outside of the Philippines. It started syndicating on KIKU TV in Hawaii, becoming Kababayan Today.
Jannelle and the show received numerous accolades, such as:
After a three-year hiatus from the Filipino media and the community, Journalist/Host/Producer/Entrepreneur Jannelle, now also a wife and a mother, is once again back on TV — with a new weekly talk/magazine show called SO Jannelle.
Honorable Mention - The Los Angeles Press Club (53rd Annual Southern CA Journalism Awards)
Outstanding Community Reporting - New America Media
Supreme Hero Recognition & City Proclamation - City of Carson, CA USA
100 Most Influential Filipinas in the U.S. - Filipina Women’s Network
TOFA Awardee in Media & Publishing -The Outstanding Filipinos in America (8th Annual Awards)
Achievement Award - LA Filipino Association of County Employees
Bayanihan Spirit Award - Historic Filipinotown Council, Los Angeles, CA
What People Say
Most inspiring anniversary show, thanks Jannelle! You help transform our world into a better place for everyone.
L.V Savage
Multi awarded artist
We are having a great time getting to know your guests from all walks of life, lifting one another to press on!
Genaro Lagdameo & Reuben Dator
California, USA
Happy 3rd Anniversary Jannelle and Team! Thank you for being there and being relevant especially during these pandemic times. May God bless you and the work you do!
Marlon Beof
California, USA
Most inspiring anniversary show, thanks Jannelle! You help transform our world into a better place for everyone.
L.V Savage
Multi awarded artist
We are having a great time getting to know your guests from all walks of life, lifting one another to press on!
Genaro Lagdameo & Reuben Dator
California, USA
Happy 3rd Anniversary Jannelle and Team! Thank you for being there and being relevant especially during these pandemic times. May God bless you and the work you do!