Known in the Philippines for her acting career, Lovi Poe is now returning to her first love of singing with her US music debut. Check out her performances for “Under” and “Lost” here.
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Character Concerts: Why Jules Aurora Never Gave Up on Her Dreams
Throughout Jules Aurora’s years in the music biz, she’s learned to find “The Silver Lining” wherever she looks. “I really know what it means to fall seven times and […]
A Chat With Michele Josue, The Director Of Netflix’s ‘Happy Jail’
In 2007, an unlikely video went viral. Originating from the Cebu province of the Philippines, it featured a group of inmates (and even a “ladyboy”) dressed in those signature […]
After 70 Years, Filipino Vets of WWII to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II will receive the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony on Oct. 25 honoring their courage and heroism which helped guide […]
11 Weird Things Filipinos Do On New Year’s
Ever wonder why your Filipino neighbors open their windows and make loud noises once the new year rolls in? Find out from our own Wesley Samilin as he counts […]
Inspiring Photos of Young Boy Studying by Streetlight Goes Viral, Changes His Life Forever
When Joyce Gilos Torrefranca posted two photos on Facebook of a young boy doing his homework in the dim streetlight of a McDonalds in the Philippines, she had no […]
Stella Abrera Becomes First Filipino American Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre
The American Ballet Theatre has been releasing quite a handful of exciting news lately. You’ve probably already heard about Misty Copeland becoming the first African American principal dancer […]
[VIDEO] What Asian Country Has the Best Dessert?
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com What Asian country makes the best dessert? Actress Lynn Chen, who runs the food blog The Actor’s Diet, recently embarked on a quest […]
[Video] 100 Years of Filipina Beauty In Under Two Minutes
Beauty standards have and will forever change and evolve. Every edge of the world holds different ideals of beauty, whether it be beautiful sun-kissed skin, milky complexions, or […]
You’ll Now See A Filipina Kick Butt in Tekken 7
It felt like a dream come true when I first heard that a Filipina character was joining the other Tekken martial artists. However, after looking her over, I couldn’t help […]
Meet Mutya, The New Filipina Barbie Doll We Can’t Get Enough Of
I know what you’re thinking. Barbie may not be the best role model for children (especially with all the unrealistic body standards), but we’ve got to hand it to […]
Why You Need to Try Filipino Fusion Food Truck Señor Sisig
If you’re a San Francisco local, you’ve probably seen your share of food trucks. My usual food truck spot to hit up is Daly City’s Off the Grid, […]
Filipino Artist Uses Sun and Magnifying Glass to Create Detailed Portraits
As a child, I was left in awe after I discovered that the sun is the source of the earth’s heat and energy. I can still recall hunching […]
Filipino Actor Uses Makeup to Transform Into Female Celebs
Paolo Ballesteros, a Filipino host and actor, has suddenly been making headlines internationally. Surprisingly, it’s not his acting and hosting skills that’s given him viral attention. It’s actually his […]
Filipino Basketball Prodigy Kobe Paras Commits to UCLA, Gains Thousands of Fans
It looks like Los Angeles will soon have a new Kobe to cheer for. Kobe Paras, a 17-year-old basketball prodigy from the Philippines, first gained major attention for […]
