The PPOP Convention Makes an Impressive Debut
Two days of exciting performances, building community, and celebrating the rise of P-Pop happened this past weekend, and fans can’t wait for more to come. The PPOP Convention made its official bow at the New Frontier Theater and the Araneta Coliseum on April 9th and 10th. The two-day event held a convention portion on the first day […]
Darrell Medellin Drops “Lemonade Freestyle” Music Video
Filipino music fans will recognize this sample from a mile away. Bay Area rapper Darrell Medellin flips a Filipino cultural staple in Jeremy Passion’s “Lemonade” for his latest single and music video. The original “Lemonade” was a cult classic on Tumblr, Myspace, and YouTube and the Union City based MC delivers with an appropriately throwback-Thursday-themed […]
Fil-Am Actress Netta Walker Shares Filipino Traditions on the CW Series All American: Homecoming
It can’t be stressed enough that representation matters and Fil-Am actress Netta Walker feels the same. She co-stars as Keisha McCalla in the spin-off CW series, All American: Homecoming that follows student-athlete Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) and her friends as they balance being an HBCU student, sports, and relationships. Netta’s character Keisha undergoes a tough […]
Chicago Filipino Restaurant, Kasama by Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon Earns Michelin Rating
The pastry bakery cafe turned tasting menu restaurant, Chicago’s Kasama is the only Filipino restaurant to have a Michelin rating in America. Spearheaded by Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon began serving the community in July 2020, but with the pandemic impacting the business, the couple shifted their focus. To accommodate and keep doing what […]