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“My greatest hope is that my daughter and future generations not only acknowledge their Asian heritage, but also deeply understand and take pride in their roots.”
Anna YC Cheung
Shay Mitchell seems to deny her Filipina heritage after saying her mother is Spanish
On an episode of her new show ‘Thirst’ which just premiered last month, Shay Mitchell seems to deny her Filipina heritage after saying her mother is Spanish. Shay’s mother was born in the province of Pampanga in the Philippines.
Nicole Scherzinger wins Best Actress in a Musical at the 2024 Olivier Awards
Nicole Scherzinger, who is of Filipino, Native Hawaiian, and Ukrainian descent, just won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2024 Olivier Awards for her performance as Norma Desmond in the reprisal of ‘Sunset Boulevard.’
Five of Nicole Scherzinger’s best live vocal performances
Let’s be clear, Nicole can SANG but it’s her ability to emote that sets her apart from her vocal peers. Here, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite live performances from Nicole.
Remembering Victoria Manalo Draves -- the first Asian American woman to win gold at the Olympics
75 years ago this month, Victoria “Vicki” Manalo Draves took home gold medals in the 3-meter springboard and the 10-meter platform at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. This made Vicki the first woman to sweep the diving events, the first Asian American woman to win any Olympic medal, AND the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.
The 2023 Gerber Baby and Chief Growing Officer is Filipina American; meet Maddie Mendoza!
Meet Maddie Mendoza, the 2023 Gerber Baby and Chief Growing Officer! Maddie’s parents describe her as playful, outgoing, and adventurous.
Apo Whang-Od graces the cover of Vogue Philippines at 106-years-old
Now THIS is a cover story. The Vogue Philippines April 2023 issue features Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay, a 106-year-old woman who is considered the last and oldest mambabatok of her generation.
H.E.R. becomes the first Filipina and Black person to portray Belle
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, more popularly known as H.E.R., becomes the first Filipina and Black person to portray Belle in the upcoming live musical.
Tammel Esco, the man who stomped, spat on, and punched a 67-year-old Filipina woman 127 times, gets 17.5 years in prison
Tammel Esco pled guilty on Sept. 27, 2022, to Assault in the First Degree as a Hate Crime, a violent felony, and has been held without bail since his arrest by the Yonkers Police Department on March 11, 2022. Esco appeared in court on Nov. 29, 2022 and was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison.
Man who attacked a 67-year-old Filipina woman by punching her more than 125 times has been indicted for attempted murder
42-year-old Tammel Esco, the alleged attacker was arrested, and now the Westchester County District Attorney’s office has announced Esco’s indictment charges.
Averie Bishop is crowned Miss Texas, a first for an Asian American woman
In addition to the newly crowned Miss Texas, Bishop is a lawyer and a digital content creator. She will represent Texas in the Miss America pageant which takes place in Connecticut this December.
Official GoFundMe launched for Asian woman who was punched more than 125 times
An official GoFundMe has been launched for the 67-year-old Asian (Filipina) woman was attacked in Yonkers, New York
Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., and Saweetie honored at Billboard Women in Music Awards
Asian representation was at an all-time high as Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., and Saweetie were all honored at the 2022 Billboard in Music Awards.
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