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The Person Behind Blogtalk’s 75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans

Every year, Filipino Hollywood journalist, blogger and podcaster MJ Racadio publishes Blogtalk’s 75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans to recognize the contributions made by Filipino-Americans who work to improve their communities and preserve the history and identity of their heritage. In this So Bold episode, we interview MJ as he talks to us about the list and […]

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Supporting Filipino American Film Makers

SO On the Go / By Bituin Aquino

The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) brings the top films from a wide range of Asian World cinemas to Los Angeles in an effort to highlight the region’s talented filmmakers and solidify connections between the Asian and Hollywood film industries. In this So On the Go episode, we were able to attend the Philippines Day

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The Filipino Community In Washington D.C.

SO Cool / By Bituin Aquino

We bring back highlights from last month’s trip to Washington D.C. It was definitely such a memorable journey of meeting and connecting with fellow Filipinos and how they represent in their respective careers! We also attended NaFFAA’s 25th Annual Filipino American History Month Reception where community leaders were recognized for their contributions to the community,

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Experiencing Filipino Culture in New York City

SO Local / By Bituin Aquino

In this So Local Segment, we’re bringing back stories of Filipino representation from our trip to New York City. We highlight Jollibee’s opening of its flagship store in Times Square and how locals, tourists, and Filipinos gathered to celebrate this huge milestone. We were also able to visit some Filipino-owned business located in NYC such

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Exploring the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes

SO Local / By Bituin Aquino

Can you imagine how an old landfill turned into 87 acres of wonder? The beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden in the Palos Verdes Peninsula is a collection of space made for everyone to see and what sets it apart from other gardens is the character and grit that it has because of its history. In

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Success Stories of Overseas Filipinos in Milan, Italy

SO True / By Bituin Aquino

Milan has been tagged as one of our destination highlights for 2022, featuring stories of our kababayans that have made it in the fields of art, music, make-up, and fashion. The success of the Quiambao family did not happen overnight. Leovelyn, who had to hit pause in her own personal dreams, focused on raising her

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Celebrating Filipino Heritage Night at Madison Square Garden

SO On the Go / By Bituin Aquino

It’s amazing how the Filipino community can become such a huge influence to others, especially when we all come together like what we witnessed during NaFFAA’s 2nd Annual Filipino-American Heritage Night at no less than the most famous arena in the world – Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this So On The

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DonBelle in An Inconvenient Love

SO Candid / By Bituin Aquino

Star Cinema brings back the magic with their 1st movie in 3 years entitled, “An Inconvenient Love” directed by Petersen Vargas, starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano! The movie is about Manny and Ayef, who come from different backgrounds in life and have no time for love or romantic relationships. When they meet each other,

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Why SB19 Wants to Collaborate with Bruno Mars

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

Filipino boyband #SB19, considered as one of the most globally recognized Pinoy acts of today, makes a stop in Los Angeles for their #WYATTour. These boys perform with great enthusiasm and pride in order to showcase Filipino talent across the world and they’re here to tell us all about it! In this So Hot Segment,

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Josh Dela Cruz on His Upcoming Movie, Blue’s Big City Adventure

SO Candid / By Bituin Aquino

We sat down with Filipino-American actor Josh Dela Cruz for an interview he describes as the most fun he’s ever had! He recalls how he moved places during his childhood– having being born in Dubai, then moving to the East Coast at the age of 2 before finally settling down in the West Coast last

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