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 …
Success Stories of Overseas Filipinos in Milan, Italy Read More »
Young and budding Filipina talent Laureen Garcia got the ball rolling in her Hollywood entertainment career just a few years back. From being a model and influencer in the Philippines, this 24-year-old beauty now graces the Western media with her background acting gigs. But most impressively, she is one of the many faces you might …
Laureen Garcia Shares Her Story from Modelling to Background Acting in Grey’s Anatomy Read More »
Another Filipino who is thriving in the world of public office is Sonny Santa Ines, the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Bellflower. In 2011, he made history as being the top vote-getter and the first person of color to be elected to the council. Sonny has been giving back and serving in the …
Sonny Santa Ines on His Immigrant Journey and Being in Public Service for Over 12 Years Read More »
@depotchopra also known as Depot Chopra, is a professional kit organizer and makeup curator to celebrity makeup artists of Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, and more. But for Grishan, achieving success was not linear. She had to go through a couple of major career transitions and challenges before finding the right path that she’s destined …
Grishan Roof: A Preschool Teacher turned Kit Whisperer of Elite Makeup Artists Read More »
Being an immigrant at a very young age is not an easy journey to take. But for Lyndon Apostol, a singer/performer, his strong sense of self and having discipline gave him the tenacity to conquer whatever it is that was thrown at him. Lyndon was born in Tarlac, Philippines and became a first-generation immigrant when …
Singer/Performer Lyndon Apostol on His Tenacity and Passion for the Arts Read More »
Hard work, determination, and eagerness to learn are some of the best qualities that a person can possess to achieve success. These characteristics are embodied by Tristan Magundayao, founder and designer of Higher+Higher, which is a contemporary womenswear brand that has a vision of elevating basic and everyday pieces through elevated style. Back in the …
Tristan Magundayao on Elevating Yourself with Higher+Higher Read More »
June is #ImmigrantHeritageMonth. To celebrate and honor the contributions of immigrants, this So True segment proudly presents our very own Francisgum, one of SoJTV’s highly talented videographers. From working behind the scenes to bringing him in front of the camera, we sat down with him to talk about his immigration journey and pursuing his dream …
Francisgum: A Creative Artist’s Immigration Success Read More »
In this So True episode, we continue our interview with Arlene and Leslie as we get to know them more as life partners as well as tracing back their journey as immigrants. For Arlene, she had to finish her first year in high school in the Philippines before moving to US. It was difficult for …
Arlene and Leslie Laddaran Share Their Love Story and Immigration Journey Read More »
Mina Lopez is currently spearheading the main kitchen of #PortosBakery, a family-owned bakery born out of Rosa Porto’s love for sharing her wonderful cakes and pastries with friends and family. Porto’s Bakery has been operating since 1960 and opened its first storefront in 1976 on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, California. Mina Lopez is currently …
Cecilia Chung, dubbed “the Accountant with a heartbeat,” is one of the pillars of the Filipino community in South California. Even though her journey of immigrating to the US was filled with hardship and trials, like most Filipinos, she did not waver. She fondly remembers how she, without hesitation, jumped at the chance of moving …
Cecilia Chung on being the Pillar of SoCal Pinoy Community Read More »
