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 [...]
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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 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 [...]
Filipino Group Empowering Victims of Trafficking
February 24th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
A recent article from CNN focuses on an issue that I like to discuss on Fil-Am Ako which is human trafficking and how it’s been a major problem in the Philippines. This past January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by President Obama but I feel we should not stop there when [...]
J.R. Celski’s Pinoy Pride Tattoo
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This belated update is of J.R. Celski’s tattoo which is a fusion of the Philippine flag’s sun & stars and the White Eagle of Poland. I’m sure all you ladies out there are probably searching up on this Fil-Am Olympian after taking one look at this photo. After his disqualification on Saturday night JR Celski took off [...]
Lt. Gov. Mona Pasquil FANHS Conference Speaker
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The Filipino American National Historical Society recently announced that California’s Lt. Governor Mona Pasquil will be making an appearance as the principal speaker at the FANHS 13th National Conference on July 24th in Seattle. Simeona (Mona) Viernes Pasquil is the first woman and Filipino-American to be appointed acting Lieutenant Governor of the State of California on November [...]
Vincent Who? Screening at DePaul University
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Vincent Who? is coming to Chicago and the event is going to take place at my alma mater DePaul University on Friday February 26th. DePaul’s Asian American Studies, Cultural Center and Diversity & Equity are co-sponsoring this week’s visit with Curtis Chin, producer and co-director of the documentary. DePaul will be premiering Vincent Who? which [...]
Air on Laughs for Lives & March Comedy Madness
February 21st, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our friend, Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is back for more laughs in Laughs for Lives and wants your help for the March Comedy Madness Competition. In honor of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, 64 comedians go one-on-one in this 4th annual comedy competition hosted and refereed by Bryan Kennedy and Josh Filipowski. In each round, [...]
Filipino Kami: We are Filipino
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As you can see, Fil-Am Ako has a brand new banner featuring Filipinos who have been influential to this blog. The baybayin artwork is courtesy of Christian Cabuay from Baybayin.com and PinoyTattoos. The Baybayin characters are translated as “Filipino Kami” (We are Filipino). Christian Cabuay is also featured in the banner along with fellow baybayin [...]