Kiss My Mike: Recent Episodes
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Check out this new podcast episode featuring Writer/Filmmaker:
KRISTINE GEROLAGA!
Kristine Gerolaga is a Filipina American filmmaker and actor. Her work has been featured on ATTN:, Amazon Fire TV, ALTER, Shudder, Fangoria, Rappler, and Vulture. Her short films were finalists for the TIFFxInstagram Shorts Fest and Justin Lin's Interpretations 2.0 Asian American Filmmaker Initiative. She is a 2023 grant recipient of The Future of Film is Female's Short Film Fund.
She is also a Sundance Institute supported artist: She was a 2022 Uprise Grantee, a 2023 TAAF Collab Scholar, and most recently, a 2024 January Screenwriters Lab Fellow and recipient of the Horror Fellowship in support of her feature film LAMOK. Her latest short film MOSQUITO LADY, the proof of concept for LAMOK, premiered at the 2023 Beyond Fest and is on the festival circuit now.
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Check out this new episode with LA-based actor and writer, ROMMEL ROJAS!
Rommel was born and raised in Davao, Philippines. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and pursued a career in advertising. When the opportunity arose, he moved to the US in 2004. When his corporate stint ended in 2014, he rediscovered his passion in storytelling and attended both UCB and Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio for his training. He is a Meisner trained actor and a member of the Company of Angels theater group.
His experience in film includes a short film, entitled Centerpiece, wherein, he co-wrote, produced and acted in, garnering selections in various film festivals. He loves hiking. He has hiked the Half Dome twice and did notable trails in Japan, South Korea, and Spain. He aims to hike Patagonia soon. His favorite color is green.
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Check out this new 'Kiss My Mike' podcast episode featuring ACHIM MENDOZA.
Achim is queer ex-Filipino-soap-opera-translator-turned-filmmaker, Achim’s passion for film started in his teens, when Marilou Diaz-Abaya, a renown Filipino director and National Artist, offered to mentor him. As a teenager, Achim would fly back and forth between his hometown of Davao and Manila to attend her classes. Back in the Philippines, he helped create “Stages Sessions,” a YouTube channel that focuses on indie Filipino musicians and poets. His 2021 musical short “Connection” was screened at the 38th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and was nominated for Best Short at the 2023 FilAm Creative Film Festival.
His next short “A Karaoke Space Odyssey” is a sci-fi rom-com karaoke musical that recently had its world premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Fest. He is also the editor of “ALOK,” a short documentary on queer and gender- nonconforming artist Alok Vaid-Menon, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2024.
Achim’s works focus on the radical power of joy to change the world, especially the joy experienced by his fellow Filipinos and queer persons of color. In his spare time, Achim likes to perfect his family’s longsilog recipe.
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Happy New Year Everyone!
Check out this latest podcast episode to kickoff Season 5. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what's in and what's out in 2024!
Hope you all enjoy it!
Check out this brand new podcast episode featuring CARLIN JAMES.
Carlin is an LA-based, Filipino-American actor who has appeared in shows like Better Call Saul, American Crime Story, and It's always sunny in Philadelphia.
Carlin's new short film "A Sweet Tooth" will have its premiere at FilmQuest on November 3rd and FilAm Creative Film Festival on November 4th.
About A Sweet ToothLogline: An overachieving Analyst will do whatever it takes to win a coveted promotion until he's confronted by a hammer-wielding assailant.
CAST: Carlin James, Lee Donoghue, Ashley Undercuffler, Frankie D'Alessandro, RD Mower, Laura Dromerick, Kevin Caliber, Mike Talplacido, and James Lontayao.
Executive Producer: Mike Talplacido & Joe Daly
Director/DP: Presley Paras
Editor: Jason Daly
Writers: Presley Paras & Jason Daly
Producer: Russell Whaley and AJ Calomay
For more info, check out IG @asweettoothfilm or www.filmquestfest.com
Check out my latest podcast episode with the Executive Producer of the movie 1521, FRANCIS B. LARA HO.
Francis is born in the Philippines famous City of Love, Iloilo City. His father, Anotnio L. Ho was both a businessman and a statesman. His mother, Nenita L. Balaran was a teacher. Francis was raised and trained in a Filipino-Chinese family of entrepreneurs, military, educators, and politicians. He first ventured as an entrepreneur in the United States in 2011 and was honored as one of the top entrepreneurs in Forbes Magazine (Nov 2013) and in Fortune Magazine (July 2016).
In 2018, Francis pioneered Inspire Studios in California, USA with the compelling vision of winning the first Oscars for the Philippines. His ultimate mission is to uplift and transform the international image of the Filipino by producing history-in-the-making Hollywood-Philippines global-audience, worldwide-release movies based on incredibly inspiring true to life stories of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives.
About 1521
"1521,” a global feature film that showcases Filipino-American talent, is finally premiering across the United States on Oct. 2.
Shot completely in the Philippines with a predominantly Filipino production team, “1521” brings the history and heritage of the Philippines to life on the big screen.
The Philippines’ Bea Alonzo stars as princess-seer Diwata alongside Hollywood legend Danny Trejo (Ferdinand Magellan), Filipino-American actor Michael Copon (who you may remember from “One Tree Hill” and “Power Rangers Time Force”), and Hector David Jr. (who also actually starred in a couple “Power Rangers” TV series).
The film will premiere in nearly 700 theaters across the United States, making it the most distributed Fil-Am-produced film in the US. That said, it’s not without its fair share of criticisms when its trailer dropped in June, prompting netizens to point out “historical inaccuracies” and concerns over “casting decisions.”
Check out my interview with the lead cast of "Asian Persuasion," DANTE BASCO and KC CONCEPCION at the movie's WORLD PREMIERE at Soho International Film Festival in New York City.
About Asian Persuasion
Written by Mike Ang and Directed by Jhett Tolentino, the film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Chef, Mickey de Los Santos, who cooks up a crazy scheme to marry off his ex-wife, Avery Chua, by creating a fake online dating profile for her, to avoid his substantial alimony obligations.
Dante Basco plays the role of Mickey de Los Santos while KC Concepcion plays the role of Avery Chua.
For more info about the movie, please check out their IG page @asianpersuasionfilm.
Check out this latest podcast episode featuring Filmmaker JUSTIN QUIZON.
Justin is a FilAm Writer and Director based in LA. HE's the host of "Nothing New Podcast" with co-host Andrew Linde where they talk about their thoughts and opinions on film remakes. Justin's also a Writer and Associate Producer for "LUMPIA with a VENGEANCE," a film about a LUMPIA-armed superhero that reappears in Fogtown and teams up with high school student Rachel to prevent a mysterious crime syndicate from destroying their town.
Check out Justin's IG page @justinquiz
Check out this latest podcast episode featuring FilAm actor, JULIAN BATACLAN.
Julian is a jack of all trades who is just beginning to emerge in the Entertainment scene as an actor. Already equipped with an engineering degree from USC, he has most recently cultivated and developed his craft under the direction of renowned acting coach John Kirby in Hollywood. Among Julian's recent credits include: The Perfect Couple (lead), Good Filipino Kids (supporting) and #DONT on stage (supporting).
Check out Julian's IG page @julbata
Here's a quick excerpt (audio) recording from my book, Kiss My Mike!
I made this podcast recording since it's summertime here in the US right now!
The excerpt appears in Chapter 3 of my memoir where I wrote about my summer memories as a "promdi kid" in the 90s.
Back then, I used to spend my summer vacationing at my cousins' house in Manila. I always enjoyed staying at their house because they had so much stuff that we didn't have in the province-- things like a family computer, airconditioned rooms, a VHS player, and others. Later in the book's chapter, I talked specifically about one summer experience that completely changed the trajectory of my life. Hint: it was about an experience that catapulted my sexual awakening and had marked the beginning of my journey towards finding my sexual identity.
If you would like to get a copy of my book, go to Amazon and search for "Kiss My Mike book" - it's available in both print and ebook formats!
Welcome to another episode of KISS MY MIKE and HAPPY 125th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Check out this new podcast episode featuring Therese Miu!
Therese is a FIERCE leader in the AAPI community. She is the founder and leader of RISING FILIPINAS, an organization that aims to equip the next generation leaders by providing educational, relational, and financial resources to members of the community. She's a champion of women and mothers, a community cultivator, an entrepreneur.
In this episode, I talked to Therese about how she founded Rising Filipiinas, as well as FireDash media, a company that she founded. Learn about what made her start these organizations, what was her mission, and how she thinks we can develop more Filipino leaders!
This is a perfect episode to commemorate the Philippines Independence from Spain.
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Check out this brand new podcast episode featuring ACTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER and PODCAST HOST: Alejandro Valtierra.
Alejandro is the host of "DAMSELS in the DMS" podcast with Aash Patel and Lauren Harris. He plays the role of "NICO" in the upcoming short film "To Ken With LOVE" Directed by yours truly, premiering at the New Filmmakers LA Festival in JUNE 2023.
In addition, Alejandro also appeared in the series "UnDocumented Tales" which premiered at Outfest Fusion in 2023, ARENA House Musical (stage production) at the LA LGBT Center, and Defining Dodo.
Follow Alejandro on IG @alejandro.valtierraaa
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Learn about how casting for TV and Movie works!
Check out my brand new podcast episode featuring four-tome EMMY award-winning Casting Director: JOHN FRANK LEVEY.
John has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series and movies.
In this episode, John talks about how the beginning of his career was somewhat of a "Happy Accident" eventually finding the right role for him in Entertainment.
Learn about his thoughts on the industry including:
How actors get cast
What the difference is between a good casting director and a GREAT casting director
How the industry has changed in terms of representation
And much more!
Lastly, hear more about John's new book "RIGHT FOR THE ROLE" and what the readers can expect from his book.
RIGHT FOR THE ROLE is perfect for any aspiring casting professional, actors, or students of Hollywood!
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Learn about TV writing!
In this episode, I interviewed Mike Gemballa. Mike is currently the Supervising Producer at the CBS hit show S.W.A.T.
Learn about Mike's background, starting with his interest in the gritty crime genre, his experience as a skateboarder, and how he started his writing journey including being part of the CBS Writers Program and writing for other shows like Beauty and the Beast and NCIS New Orleans.
Mike shared a lot of useful insights about navigating the Entertainment industry! If you are a writer or an aspiring writer, this podcast episode is for you!
Available now on Spotify, Apple, or any of your favorite apps!
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The OSCARS is almost here!
Check out this podcast episode with my good friend and LA-based filmmaker: Charles J. Gray!
In this episode, we talked about our thoughts on the ten-nominated movies this year!
Find out which ones are our favorites, which ones we think will win based on the voting body's preferences, and hear about our specific commentaries on each of the movies!
Welcome to a brand new season of KISS MY MIKE!
I am devoting this season to talk about something that I have always been passioante about: MOVIES and TELEVISION!
In this episode, I shared my thoughts on the brand new HBO show called "The Last of US," based on a playstation game of the same title that was developed by Naughty Dogs and published in 2013.
Hear about my thoughts on the new series including my reaction to how the show was created by Craig Mazin (showrunner of HBO's Chernobyl) and Neil Drucker (original game developer) and the casting of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie respectively.
What are you waiting for? Stream now and let me what you think of this episode and the show "The Last of Us!"
It's time for Miss Universe baby!!!
Oh boy, I'm supposed to be on my winter hiatus but since it is Miss Universe, I decided to record a special Winter 2023 podcast episode to talk about THE most important competition of the year, the MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT!
Alright, so this year marks the 71st year of the pageant... and the venue is so close to home, it will be held in Louisiana!
Check out this episode to hear about my EARLY FAVORITES so far based on the preliminaries that happened recently. Find out some highlights from the candidate intros, evening gown and swimsuit events, and hear about who I think will win this year!
Enjoy everyone! Happy Miss Universe!!!
Oh boy, this episode is unlike ALL my other episodes in the past! I decided to lay it all on the table, like an up close and personal with ME!
I dunno, I just wanted to share all my thoughts in the most honest and unfiltered way as possible. In this episode, I talked about my key takeaways for the year. I talked a lot about my creative projects (e.g., I worked on three short films this year), my fulltime job, my recent trip to the Philippines, my getting into an accident in CA while filming "To Ken With Love," and the importance of family and finding the people that you can truly count on. So take a listen, or not - I don't care, but either way, don't forget to just be you.
Merry Fucking Christmas! HOHOHO!
NEW PODCAST SERIES FOR NOVEMBER: Filipinx in Business & Media
Honoring trailblazers who are making an impact in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and media.
Part 3 of the series features MJ Racadio.
MJ is the host of BlogTalk with MJ Racadio. HE started his career in business management and now works in Public and Media Relations, interviewing celebrities on red carpet events including the Golden Globes and Miss Universe.
In this episode, learn more about MJ's background as a host and how his career grow throughout time. In addition, find out about his music background as a singer and how we started the 75 Most Influential Filipino Americans list.
Available in all podcast platforms!
NEW PODCAST SERIES FOR NOVEMBER: Filipinx in Business & Media
Honoring trailblazers who are making an impact in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and media.
Part 2 of the series features Entrepreneur and Marketing expert, JOYCELYN DAVID.
Joycelyn is currently the CEO and Owner of AV Communications, a full-service multicultural marketing agency based in Toronto.
In this episode, learn more about Joycelyn's background as an Entrepreneur and Community advocate. Learn more about how she is supporting the Filipino-American community through her company and what some of her tips are for a successful marketing strategy.
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NEW PODCAST SERIES FOR NOVEMBER: Filipinx in Business & Media
Honoring trailblazers who are making an impact in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and media.
Part 1 of the series features Entrepreneur and Marketing expert, DAN SANTOS.
Dan is currently the Market Launcher head for SENDWAVE, an online money remittance app that is used by over 800,000 user worldwide.
In this episode, learn more about Dan's background, his life in Vegas, and how we got his job at Sendwave. Hear his thoughts on business and Entrepreneurship, and learn more about how he is supporting the Filipino-American community through his company.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (OCTOBER 2022) is FILIPINX Creatives to celebrate Filipino American History Month.
This is Part 4 of the series featuring Pinoy Big Brother 10 housemate, Basti Macaraan.
In this episode, learn more about Basti's experience being a housemate on PBB. Listen to Basti as he talks about his background living in Italy, his vlogging journey, and his passion for film and TV.
Available on Spotify, YouTube, or any other platforms!
Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (OCTOBER 2022) is FILIPINX Creatives to celebrate Filipino American History Month.
This is Part 3 of the series featuring multi-hyphenated artist, Edrian Pangilinan.
In this episode, learn more about Edrian's creative background and how he started in this field. Edrian also talks about his podcast (Soul Supremacy) and his involvement as a Media Con entertainer and host for TFC US. Lastly, Edrian talks about his creative projects including his last show "30" and his filmmaking career.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (OCTOBER 2022) is FILIPINX Creatives to celebrate Filipino American History Month.
This is Part 2 of the series featuring Actor and Teacher, Noreen Lanie.
In this episode, learn more about Noreen's background and how she started in this field, watching TV and Movies in the Philippines. Noreen also talks about how her family reacted when she told them about her interest in acting, growing up in a Filipino household, and how she decided this creative path.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (OCTOBER 2022) is FILIPINX Creatives to celebrate Filipino American History Month.
This is Part 1 of the series featuring Professional Lindy Hop dancer, Andrew Jose.
In this episode, learn more about Andrew's background and how he started in this field. Andrew is based in SoCal and has competed in various professional competitions including the National Jitterbug Championships, which is one of the largest and longest running swing dance camps in the world.
Learn more about Lindy Hop! Stream this episode now!
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (SEPT 2022) is FILIPINX in Sports & Fitness, to honor the many amazing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the field of Sports and Fitness.
This is Part 5 of the series featuring Coach Cassie Klockgether.
In this episode, learn more about Coach Cassie's sports journey. Cassie is a member of GILAS Pilipinas Women's Basketball team (as assistant coach). Prior to that, she was part of the women's basketball coaching team at University of Arkansas in Forth Smith and is now the Director of Operations at University of California, Irvine.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (SEPT 2022) is FILIPINX in Sports & Fitness, to honor the many amazing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the field of Sports and Fitness.
This is Part 4 of the series featuring Coach Enrick "Doc Pino" Baltazar
In this episode, learn more about Doc Pino's sports journey, how his father's background as a basketball player in the Philippines has played a role in his journey. Listen to his thoughts on sports as a whole, how to deal with injuries, his approach on training and work as a coach, and how he started his career including working for the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (SEPT 2022) is FILIPINX in Sports & Fitness, to honor the many amazing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the field of Sports and Fitness.
This is Part 3 of the series featuring Philly-based fitness coach and Mompreneur, Marysel Jones!
In this episode, learn more Coach Marysel's' fitness journey. Listen to her thoughts and stories about starting this journey, her working out routine/philosophy, how to make fitness fun, her background competing in swimsuit/bikini competition, and being a Mompreneur!
Lastly, we talked about what it takes to have a healthy lifestyle, success stories, and advice to others who are interested in fitness.
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Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (SEPT 2022) is FILIPINX in Sports & Fitness, to honor the many amazing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the field of Sports and Fitness.
This is Part 2 of the series featuring Toronto-based fitness coach, Markus Wolf!
In this episode, learn more Markus' fitness journey. Listen to his thoughts and stories about starting this journey, working out routine/philosophy, how to make fitness fun, and his training program (the Wolf method!)
Lastly, we talked about what it takes to have a healthy lifestyle, success stories, and advice to others who are interested in fitness.
Available on Spotify, YouTube, or any other platforms!
Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike!
Our theme this month (JULY 2022) is FILIPINX in Sports & Fitness, to honor the many amazing Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the field of Sports and Fitness.
This is Part 1 of the series featuring Fil-Am Muay Thai Fighter, KC "Pinay Fight" Carlos!
In this episode, learn more about KC's athletic journey: how she started in martial arts in the US and how she ended up training and competing in Thailand. Find out about how her Filipino identity has made an impact on her pursuit.
Lastly, we talked about what it takes to succeed in sports, her training regimen, advice to other potential athletes, and so much more!
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Welcome to CHEF's TABLE, a new podcast series presented by KISS MY MIKE.
This is Part 4 of the series featuring Delhi-based Executive Chef, Vardaan Marwah.
In this episode, learn more about Chef Vardaan's creative journey,: how we started in fashion but ended up in the culinary world. Find out about his training as a pastry chef, what he thinks the best ingredient in cooking is, his signature dish, and the impact of pandemic in the restaurant world globally.
Lastly, we talked about Indian food, International cuisine, culture, and so much more!
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Welcome to CHEF's TABLE, a new podcast series presented by KISS MY MIKE.
This is Part 3 of the series featuring Hieu Gray!
In this episode, learn more about Hieu's culinary journey. Find out about her work in the fields of television, food, social media, and journalism. In addition, learn about her work as a former CNN senior producer for such shows as Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Larry King Live.
Lastly, we talked about Hieu's background as a Filmmaker and Director, including her latest film, Quan 13, which is currently screening at select film festivals around the world!
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Welcome to CHEF's TABLE, a new podcast series presented by KISS MY MIKE.
This is Part 2 of the series featuring Philly-based Chef, Cherryl Lemi!
In this episode, learn more about Chef Cherryl's culinary background. Find out how about her training at the Culinary Institute of America and what her internship with other famous Chefs entails.
In addition, learn about her thoughts on being a Filipino-American female chef, especially in this male-dominated industry. Lastly, we talked about food, food, food, including cooking hacks for home cooks, signature dishes, her journey as a food blogger (she's the founder of TRAVEL WITH CHEF CHERRYL and PHILLYFOODGAL IG account, and many more!
Available on Spotify, YouTube, or any other platforms!
Welcome to CHEF's TABLE, a new podcast series presented by KISS MY MIKE.
This is Part 1 of the series featuring Vegas-based multi-cuisine Chef, Steven Leung!
In this episode, learn more about Chef Steven's culinary background. Find out how he got his job as Executive Chef for Tropicana in Las Vegas.
In addition, learn about his early life in HK (before moving to the US), his family background in the culinary world, how he started his career, his other experiences in big hotels including Mandarin Oriental, Cosmopolitan, and many more!
This was such a fun discussion about food, restaurants, getting a Michelin, and culture!
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This is HOMECOMING: a new podcast series presented by Kiss My Mike.
Featuring stories about home, reunions, and recollections.
In this episode (Part 4: College Student Assistants), I interviewed Cheryl Goodman
Cheryl and I went to the same college together in the Philippines (at La Salle), where we were both Student Assistants/Computer Lab Assistants. Thus, we talked a lot about our SA days, as well as about our overall college memories, Cheryl's background (High School in Canada, College at La Salle), her job as an educator, moving to and living in America, and many more!
Available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube, or any of your favorite streaming apps.
This is HOMECOMING: a new podcast series presented by Kiss My Mike.
Featuring stories about home, reunions, and recollections.
In this episode (Part 3: College Debate Team), I interviewed Badette Almeda-Quiblat.
Badette and I went to the same college together in the Philippines (at La Salle), where we were both members of the Debate Society. Thus, we talked a lot about our debate memories, various tournaments that we participated in, organizing events, world travels, fun moments, leadership, religion, and so much more!
Available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube, or any of your favorite streaming apps.
This is HOMECOMING, a new podcast series presented by Kiss My Mike.
Featuring stories about home, reunions, and recollections.
In this episode (Part 2: High School Reunion), I interviewed Sari Malaca-Arciaga.
Sari and I went to the same high school together in the Philippines. We talked about high school memories, 90s pop culture, her interest in dance, her current career as a Call Center team lead, her love life and traumatic experience with the passing of her boyfriend, being a mom now, and so many chikas about our lives!
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This is HOMECOMING, a new podcast series presented by Kiss My Mike.
Featuring stories about home, reunions, and recollections.
In this episode (Part 1: NC Home), I interviewed NC-based actor James Lee Fronck.
James and I worked together on the short film, The Perfect Couple, which I also wrote and Executive-produced.
Find out James' reaction when he first read the script and when he found more info about the character that we was playing: Senator Rufus Webber. In James' words, "He was not a likable guy. He was basically Donald Trump but was also a homophobe."
In addition, learn about James' background in acting, how he shifts from banking to acting, and how he got through a traumatic event of suffering from a heart attack.
Available on Spotify, Apple podcast, iHeartRadio or any of your favorite apps.
Here’s Part 7 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” series -- in this episode, learn all about Robert E. Blackmon's creative journey as content creator and Lifestyle specialist.
Robert's TikTok page has over 1.8M followers and his GIFs has ~9B views!
Available on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon, YouTube or any other streaming apps.
Here’s Part 6 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” series -- in this episode, learn all about Erik Escobar's creative journey as an actor and stand-up comedian. Find out about his comedic process, current tours, thoughts and experiences in the stand-up world, and so much more!
Lastly, find out more about how his Filipino/American identity has played a role in his journey and why it was important.
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Here’s Part 5 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” series -- in this episode, learn all about Law Sharma's creative journey as an actor. Find out how his Filipino/Indian/American identity has played a role in his journey and why it was important.
Lastly, learn about Law's work as a Senior Content Producer for CinemaBlend, the go-to-source for today's information and updates on new movies, tv shows, games and celebrity news and gossip.
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Here’s Part 4 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” podcast series -- in this episode, learn about Jae Jin's journey as a musician Find out what his thoughts are on diversity and representation in Hollywood, especially coming from a Korean-American background.
Lastly, check out this episode for Jae Jin's performance of 11:11 (it's amazing btw!)
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Here’s Part 3 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” podcast series -- in this episode, learn about Vick Krishna's journey as an actor/content creator/comedian. Find out what his thoughts are on diversity, stereotypes, and representation in Hollywood, especially coming from a South Asian/Indian-American background.
Lastly, learn more about Vick's journey as a content creator and how his TikTok videos have become viral.
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Here’s Part 2 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood” series -- in this episode, learn all about Ashley Rapuano's creative journey as an actor/comedian. Find out how her Filipino identity has played a role in her journey and why it was important.
And lastly, learn about Ashley's work as a PR marketer for Tremendous Communications, an organization that aims to uplift Asian Americans and other minorities in Entertainment and Media.
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Part 1 of Kiss My Mike's "Diversity in Hollywood series" -- in this episode, hear about Oh Yeah's creative journey as a musician and artist. Check out the episode for a bonus clip of Oh Yeah's latest track "Got A Go." Lastly, listen to Oh Yeah's thoughts on how we can increase diversity and representation in Hollywood, particularly in the music industry.
Welcome to a brand a new season of KISS MY MIKE: a podcast with a gaysian flavor!
Our theme this month is “Debunking Asian Stereotypes” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
In this episode, listen to Alex's thoughts on diversity in Hollywood and why it's important to debunk stereotypes. Furthermore, learn about Alex's journey as an actor and producer, and how he co-founder Paradox House, a production company built by filmmakers for filmmakers. Lastly, hear Alex's experience as an understudy for the current Life of Pi play, which is playing on West End currently.
Stream this episode now!
Welcome to a brand a new season of KISS MY MIKE: a podcast with a gaysian flavor!
Our theme this month is “Debunking Asian Stereotypes” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
In this episode, learn about Hiromi Okuyama's journey as an actor and influencer. Her Tiktok account @Hiromiacts has ~200K followers and almost 3M views -- hear about how her social media page grew and what her thoughts are on content creation. Lastly, listen to her thoughts on how things are changing in terms of Asian representation in Hollywood (including some fun discussions on Asian American actors we both admire).
Stream this episode now! You wouldn't want to miss Hiromi's perspectives on these topics, especially if you are an aspiring AAPI artist!
Welcome to a brand a new season of KISS MY MIKE: a podcast with a gaysian flavor!
Our theme this month is “Debunking Asian Stereotypes” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month this month of May.
In this episode, learn about how Mas founded Strong Asian Lead, an organization that aims to change the narrative of how Asian American storytellers make their way into Hollywood. Furthermore, hear about his thoughts on how we can learn more about Asian cinema history and how we can continue to elevate AAPIs in Entertainment and other industries.
Stream this episode now! You wouldn't want to miss Mas' perspectives on these topics (as well as useful resources and tools), especially if you are an aspiring AAPI artist!
Welcome to a brand a new season of KISS MY MIKE: a podcast with a gaysian flavor!
MAY is Mental Health Awareness and AAPI Heritage month! And what better way to celebrate both events than to listen to a podcast to learn more about how we can increase awareness on mental health and debunk some unhealthy Asian stereotypes!
In this episode, learn about how Jeanie is using K-dramas in her therapy practice. So you've watched Squid Game or HomeTown Cha Cha Cha, eh? Good. But do you know how these shows can relate to mental health, especially among AAPIs?
Stream this episode now! You wouldn't want to miss Jeanie's perspectives on these topics! This is TED-talks-material on mental health infused with K-drama elements and a vibrant Asian culture!
Season 2 Finale - just my random thoughts to reflect on the year 2021.
See you all in 2022!
Thanks for listening!
-Mike
Welcome to GEN-Z VOICES, my new podcast series this month featuring conversations about the GEN-Z perspectives on various social issues including racial identity, body image, SOCIAL MEDIA, technology, peer pressure, and others.
In this episode, I am joined by Allaine Jorolan.
Allaine lives in London and has an amazing perspective on the Gen-Z experience, she’s currently a student pursuing International Development and is interested in a wide range of social topics!
Welcome to GEN-Z VOICES, my new podcast series this month featuring conversations about the GEN-Z perspectives on various social issues including racial identity, body image, SOCIAL MEDIA, technology, peer pressure, and others.
In this episode, I am joined by Kenneth Tynan.
Kenneth is an actor and figure skating coach. He plays the role of Jacob on the Netflix show "Zero Chill" and has appeared on the SyFy show THE MAGICIAN!
Hear about Kenneth's thoughts on a lot of issues affecting so many Gen-Zs including thoughts on SOCIAL MEDIA, body image, peer pressure, and others.
Furthermore, listen to our discussion about his journey as an actor and figure skating coach and his Clubhouse experience.
Welcome to GEN-Z VOICES, my new podcast series this month featuring conversations about the GEN-Z perspectives on various social issues including racial identity, body image, SOCIAL MEDIA, technology, peer pressure, and others.
In this episode, I am joined by Zasha Ajero.
Zasha is a vet student & animal lover based in Arizona. She's also an aspiring model & actress and she plays the role of "MONICA" in the upcoming short film, THE PERFECT COUPLE.
Hear about Zasha's thoughts on a lot of issues affecting so many Gen-Zs including thoughts on SOCIAL MEDIA, body image, peer pressure, and others.
Furthermore, listen to our discussion about Zasha's Clubhouse journey and how she found a community of people who'd made her realize that she was not alone when it comes to asking whether she's FILIPINX ENOUGH -- especially being mixed race.
This was such a fun and inspiring conversation I had with Zasha, hope you'll enjoy!
Check out this special Thanksgiving podcast episode with my friend, Jocy Walla (my first ever guest from Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2)!
Listen to us as we talk about the first time we've heard about Thanksgiving, especially being both immigrants from the Philippines. Hear stories about our first time celebrating this special holiday in America (lots of food discussion!) and how we are infusing our Filipino traditions/culture into the celebration, as well as our thoughts on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and so much more!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! Gobble. Gobble. Gobble.
Welcome to another episode of Kiss My Mike. Our theme this month is “BEHIND THE SCENES” to honor the work of so many amazing creatives in the Entertainment industry who work behind the scenes.
In this episode, I am joined by Hollywood Editor, Joaquin Elizondo.
Joaquin is based in Southern California. He previously worked on shows like NARCOS MEXICO on Netflix, the upcoming THE HOT ZONE ANTHRAX series which is under development, and many other amazing shows, and HE is also an EDITING MENTOR and host of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast.
Welcome to BEHIND THE SCENES, my new podcast series this month featuring so many Entertainment folks who work behind the scenes!
In this episode, I am joined by LA-based cinematographer and producer, Katherine Dudley.
Katherine has worked on many short films, features, and music videos all around the United States. She studied filmmaking at the University of Alabama, completed her degree in Creative Producing from DePaul University, and has worked in many areas of film development and post-production including as Director of Photography, Grip & Electric, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer, and many other roles.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about the Katherine's journey as a cinematographer and her thoughts on the Entertainment industry.
Welcome to BEHIND THE SCENES, my new podcast series this month featuring so many Entertainment folks who work behind the scenes!
In this episode, I am joined by Entertainment Lawyer, Adrian Chung.
Originally from Toronto, Adrian is now based in LA where he works as a Director of Business and Legal Affairs for a TV and film production company.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about the role of Entertainment lawyer and many other insights on the business side of acting.
Welcome to my new podcast series, AMAZING ASIAN WOMEN -- featuring four wonderful female Asian leaders and trailblazers from their respective fields.
In this episode, I am joined by Documentary Filmmaker, Michele Josue.
Michele wrote, produced and directed the Emmy award-winning film MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE about the life of Matt Shepard, and is currently working on another documentary about Filipino nurses called Nurse Unseen.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about Michele's story, background, and thoughts on being a documentary filmmaker.
Welcome to my new podcast series, AMAZING ASIAN WOMEN -- featuring four wonderful female Asian leaders and trailblazers from their respective fields.
In this episode, I am joined by J. Elaine Marcos.
J. Elaine is a singer/actor/dancer; Broadway triple threat and veteran, comedian, acting coach and artist.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about J. Elaine's story, background, and thoughts on being a Broadway veteran.
Welcome to my new podcast series, AMAZING ASIAN WOMEN -- featuring four wonderful female Asian leaders and trailblazers from their respective fields.
In this episode, I am joined by Gian Besana.
Gian is a Travel Blogger & Content Creator, she has traveled to 34 countries and is an expert when it comes to budget travels.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about her story, background, and thoughts on being a travel blogger & content creator.
Welcome to my new podcast series, AMAZING ASIAN WOMEN -- featuring four wonderful female Asian leaders and trailblazers from their respective fields.
In this episode, I am joined by Vivi Lin.
Vivi is the President of San Diego Strike Force football team. She is the first Asian woman to become President of a professional sports team.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about her story, background, and professional journey.
This is a special podcast episode in celebration of FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH and to kickoff Halloween month!
Featuring:
Fil-Am Director Randal Kamradt and actor Jake Macapagal from THE MONSTERS WITHOUT movie, which is an official selection of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and is set to make its world premiere on October 1st alongside films such as 'The Fabulous Filipino Brothers' and 'Lumpia with a Vengeance'.
Listen to this podcast to learn more about the film, Philippine mythological characters, and what it means for Randal and Jake to be Filipinos.
Logline:
An action-packed adventure through the Philippines featuring terrifying and amazing creatures from Filipino Mythology
Welcome to my new podcast series, RISING STARS -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx creatives/artists in Film, TV and Music.
In this episode, I am joined by Garth Garcia.
Garth is a multi-awarded singer/songwriter with more then 5 million streams online. He started his singing career in the Philippines and now he is pursuing his passion for music here in the US. He is currently based in Los Angeles.
Check out this episode to learn more about Garth's journey as a singer/songwriter and how he navigated his life here in the US.
Welcome to my new podcast series, RISING STARS -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx creatives/artists in Film, TV and Music.
In this episode, I am joined by Erick Esteban.
Erick is a stand-up comedian based in LA. He’s also the host of Miscellaneous Brown, a karaoke comedy show which features some of the best stand-ups from Southern California.
Check out this episode to learn more about Erick's journey as an actor/comedian and how he started the show Miscellaneous Brown.
Welcome to my new podcast series, RISING STARS -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx creatives/artists in Film, TV and Music.
In this episode, I am joined by Kian Talan.
Kian is a Filipino-American SAG actor currently based in HAWAII. He is a series regular on the upcoming NCIS spinoff, NCIS HAWAII. His past work includes being on SHADOWS on HBOMax, BRAINCHILD on Netflix and CICADA, which premiered on Tribeca Film Festival.
Check out this episode to learn more about Kian's journey as an actor and how he got the role of Alex on NCIS Hawaii.
Welcome to my new podcast series, RISING STARS -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx creatives/artists in Film, TV and Music.
In this episode, I am joined by Aina Dumlao.
Aina is a Filipino-American actor based in LA. She recently appeared as Nurse Gerlie on the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy playing the role of a Filipino nurse. She's also in the new Hulu series (originally aired in Australia) called "The Unusual Suspects" with Miranda Otto.
Learn about how the role of Gerlie on Grey's Anatomy came about and what Aina's thoughts are on Hollywood representation, accents, and the future for Filipino actors and filmmakers.
Welcome to my new podcast series, RISING STARS -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx creatives/artists in Film, TV and Music.
In this episode, I am joined by Chris Soriano.
Chris is a writer/producer/director/actor based in CA. He wrote/produced/directed and was the lead actor in the movie called Zeus about a boxing champion who'd lost his mother to COVID and who ended up challenging an Asian American boxer named ZEUS for a boxing match.
Learn about how Zeus the movie came about and how Manny Pacquiao got involved as an Executive Producer. In addition, hear Chris' thoughts on how we can increase Filipino representation in Hollywood, how we can address the rise in AAPI hate crimes especially during the pandemic, and his message to the LGBTQ community, especially in relation to the controversy about Manny's anti-LGBTQ statements in the past.
Here's an excerpt from my book, Kiss My Mike.
New season of Kiss My Mike (The Podcast) will return in the Fall.
Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.
In this episode, I am joined by Direk Gino M. Santos.
Direk Gino is a writer/director based in Manila. He’s known for directing several movies for Star Cinema including "Ex with Benefits" with Derek Ramsey & Collen Garcia, "Love me Tomorrow" with Piolo Pascual, Dawn Zulueta, and Colleen, and many other amazing films.
You do not want to miss this!
Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.
In this episode, I am joined by Diane Paragas.
Diane is the writer and director of Yellow Rose, featuring Eve Noblezada, Princess Punzalan, and my one of my absolute favorites, Lea Salonga.
Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.
In this episode, I am joined by Romeo Candido.
Romeo is a writer/producer/director based in Toronto Canada. He’s known for the web series Prison Dancer inspired by the viral YouTube video called the Dancing Inmates of Cebu. In addition, he’s the creator of the web series TopLine on CBC, and a writer for the Netflix sci-fi show called Another Life.
Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.
In this episode, I am joined by Presley Paras.
Presley is a film and music video director. He is the founder of Wild Ruffian, a production company based in Los Angeles, and his latest full-length indie feature, Bad Detectives was just released in June.
Listen to Presley as he talks about the first feature film he directed, Bad Detectives. In addition, learn about his directing style (hint: it's not romantic comedies), along with his directing journey including his background in advertising, his thoughts on being an Asian/Filipino director in the industry, and many insights on the craft of directing and the state of the industry.
Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.
In this episode, I am joined by Bobby Rubio.
Bobby is the writer and director of the animated short film from PIXAR called FLOAT, which is the first ever animated film from Pixar that’s based on Filipino characters.
Hear Bobby's story on how his Pixar short Film came to fruition including how it almost didn't have Filipino characters as they were based on white characters. In addition, learn about how Bobby's son's autism has become an inspiration for Float and how the film's universal message of diversity and acceptance has resonated with so many people even outside of the Filipino community.
Most importantly, this is for all of us Pinoys! Let's celebrate this milestone since Float is the first ever animated film from Pixar that’s based on Filipino characters. Woohoo!
This is part 8 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Jason Lustina.
Jason is the founder of SoCal Filipinos, a community group of over 20K members whose mission to uplift the Filipino community. He's also a baker, dancer, content creator, and a community leader.
This is part 7 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by King Akell.
King is a content creator (check out his YouTube page called King Akell), an aspiring writer, and a K-pop aficionado.
This is part 6 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Kelly Espiritu.
Amanda is the founder of Creative Surrender Studios based in New York City. She also wrote the book Creative Surrender, and is the co-founder of ‘That Good FriendShit’, host of TED Circles, and a community leader and a multi-hyphenate visual artist.
This is part 5 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Arwine Mateo.
Arwine has worked as a copywriter for almost a decade. Currently, he works as a personal assistant to an academy award-winning producer, and he is an LGBTQIA advocate, raising awareness on issues like HIVAIDS, education, and community development.
This is part 4 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Brandon English.
Brandon is a Filipinx-American actor and filmmaker based in LA, he is the writer of the short film Bakla which is now streaming on QueerBee and he is working on a few upcoming projects including Madcaps the WebSeries and Eastside Queer Stories.
Hear Brandon's story on how he developed his short film "Bakla" and what his inspiration was. In addition, find out his take on the LGBTQ identity, gay stereotypes, and what Gay Pride means.
This is part 3 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Drama Del Rosario. Drama is a documentary filmmaker. He is the director of “In this Family” and “I’m Okay and neither are you,” and is a BAFTA grant and PBS jury winner.
Hear Drama's story on how he was outed by his teacher during a Parent-Teacher event and how the events following had contributed to the development of his short film, "In this Family." In addition, find out Drama's take on the LGBTQ identity, coming out process, gay stereotypes, and what Gay Pride actually means.
This is part 2 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Mark Balahadia. Mark is an Arabic-style dancer, content creator, singer, writer, a plant enthusiast and one of the moderators for Barangay Jologs on the Clubhouse App.
Hear Mark's thoughts on what gay pride means to him, along with his sharp & frank insights on the LGBTQ community, Filipino identity, family dynamics, his relationship with religion, and what he uses to keep his long hair so beautiful and silky.
This is part 1 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Arnel Calvario. He is the founder of KABA Modern and KM Legacy Dance Family. He is also a community leader, an educator, a doctor in real life (practicing Occupational Therapy), and a current member of KINJAZ.
Hear Dr. Arnel's story as he talks about his journey navigating his sexual identity, his family's reactions to him coming out, his passion for dance, his thoughts on activism, and how he became a leader both in the dance and the Filipino communities.
In this episode, I am joined by international speaker and “Play” advocate, Jeff Harry, who has helped a lot of organizations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and many others – motivate their staff by infusing play into the day-to-day.
Learn what playful mindset is and how it can lead to a more healthy life!
A conversation about what health and wellness means in the lens of two fitness enthusiasts:
Camille Aragon, a Harvard-educated, former Peace Corps volunteer turned yoga instructor and creative artist/comedian.
Monica Blanco, aka ASAPMONNY (our #1 HYPE MON). Monny is a BioMechanical Engineer turned Fitness Trainer/Expert & Influencer, known for her TikTok videos (over 500K followers) and her “DON’T ARCH FOR CLOUT” message/campaign.
Learn about their respective journeys and hear their thoughts on how to take the fitness journey yourself. There's so much nuggets of motivation here, you do not want to miss this!
What is Assertiveness? And what is its connection to Mental Health?
In this episode, learn from I/O Psychologist Dr. Abby Hamilton as she provides background on the I/O practice and the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace.
In addition, learn about how she relates assertiveness with Filipino culture: why do some Filipinos (both in the Philippines and in the US) lack assertiveness and how is it impacting their personal and professional lives? There's a lot of useful insights here for both Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike, especially if you are interested in understanding our culture.
In celebration of International Nurses Day held on May 6th, I am featuring two wonderful Filipina nurses to honor their work as a front liner and their commitment to healthcare.
This is part of my HEALTH & WELLNESS PODCAST series, and in this episode, you'll hear more about their stories and experiences both in the Philippines and in the US.
Guests:
- Elena Gray, ICU Nurse from Maryland. Elena is also an Artist/Photographer/Musician and the Founder of Gray Gal Studios.
- Shane Jimenez, ER Nurse from New Jersey. Shane is also a mom, and an E-commerce Shopify coach.
Honoring Filipino/Filipinx creatives who are making waves in Hollywood -- 4th part of series.
Special guests:
Alfretz Costelo, Actor & Content Creator. Alfretz studied at the New York Film Academy, The Living Theatre, and The Acting Studio. He has created several content for Instagram TV series, has appeared on a short film called Exodus.
Francis Mabborang, NYC based Filipino artist and creative. Francis is an NYC-based Filipino international multi-hyphenate artist and creative. He has a musical theater background, has trained under the American Musical and Dramatic Academy conservatory program, and has worked on many many theater productions. He is currently creative director and talent manager for LIVIT – a streaming platform which aims to showcase entertainers, performers, influencers and other creatives.
Charles Gray, Writer/Director/Content Creator. Charles is the director of digital content at Character Media and has directed several short films, documentaries, and many other projects that help amplify Asian American voices.
Honoring Filipino/Filipinx creatives who are making waves in Hollywood -- 3rd part of series.
Special guests:
Matt Groove, actor and stunt performer. He started with a background in Hip Hop dance and is trained in Kung Fu (Wushu) and Filipino martial arts (Kali). He is known for his work on Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, CBS' SEAL Team, and MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 7.
Marie Tredway, SAG AFTRA Actor/Performer. Theater Director, Art Activist. Marie is known for her role as Nurse Trini on NBC’s Chicago Med.
Honoring Filipino/Filipinx creatives who are making waves in Hollywood -- 2nd part of series.
Special guests:
Ben Bulatao ACE, Five-time Emmy nominated TV Editor. Most recent credits include Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel, Jay Leno’s Garage, Storage Wars, and many more.
AJ Calomay, Producer & Editor @LumpiaMovie. Most recent credits include Hunters (Amazon), Mr. Robot, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Covert Affairs, and many others.
Honoring Filipino/Filipinx creatives who are making waves in Hollywood -- 1st part of series.
Special guests:
Marissa Carpio, SAG-AFTRA Actor & Storyteller, most recently has appeared as Mrs. Patoc on the Netflix movie THE SLEEPOVER with Ken Marino & Malin Akerman. She will be seen next on the upcoming Netflix film DON’T LOOK UP with Meryl Streep, Leonardo Dicaprio & Jonah Hill.
Enrico Banson, Award-winning Film Director & Screenwriter. Founder of Lumos Films whose goal is to shine a light on storytellers from underrepresented communities.
A conversation about beauty, beauty pageants and Filipinism.
Special guests:
Regina Santos, Founder & CEO of DYOSX, a start-up beauty brand focused on promoting beauty with a purpose.
Princess Ryan, former actress and the creator of Maganda Forever, a community organization whose mission is to help others find love, strength, and inner light.
Sensitivity & Trigger Warning.
Listen to us as we talk about our High School and College experiences in the Philippines, as well as how American and Philippine Pop Culture (including movies, music, TV shows, fashion) has helped shape our interests and identities.
Special Guest: Jocy Walla
Stories about immigrating to the US, discovery of "The" Walmart, understanding perspectives between first-gens and 2nd/3rd-gens Filipino-Americans.
Additional themes covered in this episode: racial identity, language, the culture of whiteness and using whitening creams, festivals, and many others.