This week, Jannelle So hosted @naffaa.national’s Run For Office program that seeks to mentor and empower a pipeline of current and FUTURE public leaders from the Filipino American community. The guest speaker during this #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth was the Hon. #RobBonta, Attorney General for the State of California. Born in Quezon City, Philippines, Hon. Rob Bonta immigrated …
Did you know that a #FilipinoAmerican social entrepreneur has been making silent but deep waves in #Hollywood for the last 15 years? First, #RembrandtFlores wanted to be a doctor. Then, he wanted to be an actor, so he moved to Los Angeles. But a career behind the scenes opened the doors for him to be …
Rembrandt Flores: Becoming Successful Behind the Scenes Read More »
#LorenzoBeronilla gives cooking tips to @sojannelle, and shares some heartfelt memories with another Filipino favorite whose videos always go viral online: @jollibeeus.
“We do not have #humanrights until we all have human rights.” This is the statement that New York City Commission on Human Rights Chair and Commissioner #CarmelynMalalis wants everyone to remember in humanity’s continuous pursuit for equality, dignity and respect. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race and culture, she refuses to tolerate any acts …
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#MarisaPizarro holds the highest ranking Filipina position in the music industry being the Senior Vice-President of A&R for #DefJamRecordings. She is one of the #Billboard2020 Women in Music Top Executives leading and changing the industry. ?
Blazing the trail in terms of politics, #StevenRaga is one of the three Filipino-Americans ever in history to run for the #NewYorkCityCouncil. An active supporter and a passionate advocate of his community, Steve is hoping to not only support but fully represent his #FilipinoAmerican community. With a proven track record, he is committed to make …
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#ChefDenevinMiranda, currently the Head Chef at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge NY, raised the Filipino dish a notch when he showcased the popular Kapampangan pork dish “sisig” which won him the title of Food Network’s #ChoppedChampion in 2021.
#JiaTolentino, a staff writer from #TheNewYorker and the author of #NewYorkTimesbestseller book Trick Mirror gets into an intimate conversation with So Jannelle! She opens up about her writing journey, her Filipino upbringing, her thoughts on Asian hate crimes, her latest role as a new mom and the #Internet.
Filipina-American #motivationalspeaker #JessicaCox is an amazing reminder that anyone can achieve the impossible. Born with disability of having no arms, Jessica often questioned her mom as to why God made her as such.
In this segment of So Inspiring, we are joined by scientist-slash-rapper @Ruby Ibarra. She was recently featured for the OST of award-winning docu-film “A Thousand Cuts”. She’s also one of the scientists who helped develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
