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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.’
Jo Koy to Host the 2024 Golden Globes
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy has just been announced as the host of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards!
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.
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.
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's very first Filipino muppet
Just in time for Heritage Month, ‘Sesame Street’ introduced TJ, the show’s very first Filipino muppet. TJ joins Ji-Young, a Korean American girl introduced in 2021 who became the show’s first-ever Asian American muppet. The two are seen here together in a video called, ‘Showing Confidence with Kal Penn.’
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.
Lady Gaga dedicates performance to Asian American hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras
Lady Gaga dedicated a performance to Asian American hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras. Frederic is of Vietnamese and Filipino descent and has styled Gaga’s hair and designed her wigs for nearly 15 years.
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.
Man wanted for attacking an Asian American family at drive-thru in L.A.
Los Angeles police are looking for 31-year-old Nicholas Weber who is accused of making racist remarks, threatening, and physically assaulting an Asian American family at a McDonald’s drive-thru in North Hollywood, California.
Asian American fashion designer, Rafè Totengco, pledges to donate all proceeds from his site to Ukraine aid through March 13, 2022
Rafè Totengco is a Filipino Asian American fashion designer known for his luxury handbags and leather goods. His designs have been sold in Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and other department stores around the world.
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.
Saweetie and H.E.R. release new single, “Closer”
Saweetie and H.E.R. release a new single featured on Saweetie’s forthcoming debut album.
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