The first time I met Carlin James was back in March 2023 during the principal photography for ‘A Sweet Tooth,” a short film that I Executive-produced and directed by Filipino American filmmaker Presley Paras. My first impression of Carlin was that I thought he’s an

BY AN ALL FILIPINO CREATIVE TEAM Photography: Emilynn Rose @emilynnrose Styling: Thea @akathayz Clothing: Maaari @maaari_co Jewelry: Syl @s3ndingyoulove & Tula Designs @tula.designs Models: Megan Malone @meogann, Amanda Sebastian @amandasebastiann & Julian Flores Pam @juliannnflores

In this exclusive Q&A, Jared Scott shares his modeling journey, from family influence to favorite Filipino dish. Discover more about his path and passions in the world of fashion.

Now that January is here, that means Sundance is just around the corner. I’ve been lucky enough to have received a press pass this year and I am looking forward to seeing as many films as possible and participating in some of the festivities in

Thoughtfully handcrafted soaps, bath salts, bath accessories. These are just some of the products that are part of Miche Scott’s exquisite collection available online at michescotthandmade.com. The shop’s founder, Miche Scott, traces her roots back to the Philippines. “My background is one of simple beginnings,

In the heart of the Philippine music scene, a name resonates like a cherished melody—Ely Buendia. His contributions to OPM (Original Pilipino Music) are not just legendary; they are woven into the very fabric of the nation’s musical heritage. From his early days with the

At the heart of IAGO ATELIER beats the soul of an artist named Iago – a journeyman whose life path has been anything but ordinary. Born and raised in the Philippines, his early existence was steeped in the intoxicating scents of oil paints, coffee, and

Every great marriage could use a good divorce. Such is the witty logline of Jhett Tolentino’s directorial film debut, Asian Persuasion, which premiered at the Soho International Film Festival in New York City on September 16th and 17th. Written by Mike Ang, the film tells

Dress: Dion Lee, Beret Hat: Stand Studio Dress: Finesse, Jacket: Jagne Top, Shorts and Jacket: Bohemian Society Top and Overalls: Bohemian Society, Sunglasses: Bonnie and Clyde *Shoes are Artist / Model owned.

TEAM CREDITS Photographer: Francisgum • @francisgum Model: Pauline Prieto • @paulinecamille Stylist: Nikko Panti • @nikkopanti @misterbaks Hair and Make-up Artist: Connie Downs @conniedownsmua

Filipina filmmaker Maria Diane Ventura’s journey to becoming an internationally-acclaimed director, writer, and producer has been anything but linear. Armed with incredible perseverance and unparalleled passion, she has skillfully navigated the challenges of the music and film industries in the relentless pursuit of what she

Ask any Filipino immigrant parent what they wanted for their children and nine out of ten would say they wanted their dreams to come true. The tricky part is things usually get blurry because of a misalignment between the parents’ dreams for their kids and