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.

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

Filipina beauty Merille Raagas, hailing from Australia, is one of the most sought after models in the fashion industry on an international scale. Her successful career as a model is much like her persona – mysterious, consistent, and absolutely remarkable.  Merille started her modelling career

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

Timothy was named after his Filipino father, Timothy Granaderos Sr., a native of Zamboanga province in the Southern region of the Philippines who immigrated to the Midwest in the 1970s. As an homage to his dad, the FilAm actor has “Jr.” tattooed in his father’s

Vincent Rodriguez III – a gay Filipino American from the San Francisco suburbs – a seemingly perfect combination not to “make it” in Hollywood, has defied all the odds and made it to your screens all the while continuing to thrive in the entertainment industry. 

In the ever evolving fashion industry, Oliver Tolentino has found his way into the spotlight. The Filipino-American fashion designer has seamlessly brought together the best of couture, sustainability, and Filipino artistry for a label that pushes the boundaries of eco-couture and demonstrates the power of

Internationally renowned Filipino designer Michael Cinco brought a touch of heaven to Los Angeles Fashion Week 2022 with his collection “The Impalpable Dream of Peace”. Born from a vision of cultivating peace and love in a world in turmoil, the Dubai-based couturier’s pieces were simply

Glenn Solon, 19 years old, Otto Models LA, Stars Management My family comes from Mindanao and Davao City but I grew up in Orange County and spent most of my childhood hanging out with my friends and going to the beach a lot. I got