Filipina

December 04
Meet the First Filipina to Win Sundance with “Leonor Will Never Die”
- Entertainment
I was so happy to virtually meet Martika Ramirez Escobar, the writer-director of the fantastic magical realism film “Leonor Will never Die.” She is also the first Filipina to win at Sundance taking home the Special Jury Prize for Innovative Spirit.

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November 17
“The Deal’s” Sumalee Montano Talks Sci-Fi Dystopian Film and Filipino Representation
- Entertainment
First of all, I love Sumalee Montano! She’s smart, a fine actress, and super sweet. And above all, she’s Filipino-American! And she’s starring in a new film sci-fi film “The Deal” now out for free on The Roku Channel.

mthemovieguy
November 26November 26
Netflix Christmas Movie: Vanessa Hudgens Talks About “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star”
- Entertainment
It’s always fun to talk to Vanessa Hudgens. I’ve always spoken with her at least once a year, and this year, even twice! One for “tick…tick…BOOM!” where she told me that my smiling face gives her the feels, and now for “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star.”

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September 21September 27
Filmmaker Recounts Traumatic Abduction in “Untold: This is My Story”
- Entertainment
Gina Garcia believes that when it comes to trauma, no story should go untold and that’s why she wrote and directed “Untold: This is My Story.” The film recounts her harrowing experience and its effects on her as seen by family and friends. It’s ultimately a story of human resilience. “Untold: This is My Story” […]

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August 27August 27
“Lingua Franca” on Netflix: Love, Identity, Freedom
- Entertainment
Filmmaker Isabel Sandoval is very busy. I met her at the Palm Springs International Film Festival this year where her fantastic film LINGUA FRANCA received standing ovation. She also made history last year at the Venice Film Festival where she became the first trans woman of color to direct and star in a movie in […]

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