I was recently informed about a new literary journal by Lawrence-Minh Davis, the editor of The Asian American Literary Review. The Asian American Literary Review (AALR) is a space for writers who consider the designation “Asian American” a fruitful starting point for artistic vision and community. In showcasing the work of established and emerging writers, the [...]
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Vote Joshua de la Cruz for Benetton
March 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our good friend and supporter of Fil-Am Ako, Joshua de la Cruz aka Jokway is competing in IT’S MY TIME, which is a worldwide search for fresh faces and new styles for Benetton’s 2010 campaign. For those who don’t know Joshua, he goes by Jokway on YouTube and you can check out his video Jokway on Benetton? for more info on [...]
Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado
March 5th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got in contact with Miguel Syjuco, author of Ilustrado a novel that won him the Man Asian Literary Prize. To my surpirse, Miguel Syjuco is a fan of Fil-Am Ako and wanted me to inform everyone of the upcoming release of Ilustrado in the U.S. The Filipino writer’s debut novel is set to [...]
Jennie Kwan & California Dreams on Jimmy Fallon
March 5th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Last night, Jimmy Fallon was able to reunite the entire cast of California Dreams. California Dreams was a popular teen oriented show back in the 90s which had a slightly more diverse cast compared to Saved by the Bell. One of the shows stars was Jennie Kwan, (born Jennifer Trinidad Fernando; September 9, 1973) a Fil-Am [...]
Filipino Food is off the Menu
March 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Almost everyone in America knows about Filipino food and how great it tastes, but many Pinoys like myself wonder why it still hasn’t made it into mainstream culture like Indian or Chinese cuisines. In a recent article from the Los Angeles Times entitled Filipino food: Off the menu explores why Filipino dishes have not assimilating into mainstream [...]
Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO)
March 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
It’s common knowledge that Filipinos are a talented group individuals when it comes to music and the establishment of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra hopes to showcase these Fil-Am musicians. The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is the very first symphony orchestra to be established outside the Philippines. Roger and Cora Oriel, the publishers of Asian [...]
Fil-Am Documentary: The Hidden Dream
March 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The much anticipated Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was something that had everybody talking and interested in their family’s roots in the U.S. I was very impressed with the PBS series but it left me thinking that Filipinos are probably still not recognized as an important ethnic group in America. To my [...]