Filipinos Advancing Creative Education

?? The FIRST EVER FilAm CreatorCon is happening soon! ??? On Saturday, September 14th from 10:00am–4:00pm, the National City Public Library will host an exciting celebration of Filipino American creativity in comics, animation, illustration, and pop culture! Look out for appearances by: ? Whilce Portacio (X-Men) ? Bobby Rubio (Pixar's Float) ? Kwento Comics ? Lumpia Movie crew ? Patrick Ballesteros …and more! With panels, art exhibits, and the chance to meet FilAm creators, this event promises to be a milestone for the community. Plus, FREE ADMISSION for all! ??? Don’t miss it! #FilAmCreatorCon #FilAmCreatives #PopCultureCelebration #SanDiegoEvents #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #filam #filipinoamerican?? The FIRST EVER FilAm CreatorCon is happening soon! ??? On Saturday, September 14th from 10:00am–4:00pm, the National City Public Library will host an exciting celebration of Filipino American creativity in comics, animation, illustration, and pop culture! Look out for appearances by: ? Whilce Portacio (X-Men) ? Bobby Rubio (Pixar's Float) ? Kwento Comics ? Lumpia Movie crew ? Patrick Ballesteros …and more! With panels, art exhibits, and the chance to meet FilAm creators, this event promises to be a milestone for the community. Plus, FREE ADMISSION for all! ??? Don’t miss it! #FilAmCreatorCon #FilAmCreatives #PopCultureCelebration #SanDiegoEvents #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #filam #filipinoamerican

Meet the team bridging Hollywood and Manila! ? FACE is thrilled to share that JP Mallo—our President and founder of J Creative Entertainment is leading the way with groundbreaking projects.?? From celebrating inspiring Filipina women in Manila Matriarchs, to honoring Bench's legacy with Bench: Body of Work, and exploring wellness with New Lounge—these stories highlight the depth and diversity of Filipino talent.???? Congratulations to JP Mallo and the J Creative team! ?? Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating these incredible ventures.

A big time shoutout to our friends at Asian Nation and all our amazing NYC Filipinos who showed out!?We had a blast lighting up the stage with some rising talent at last week’s Secret Show! A huge thank you to our incredible performers who brought the vibes, Headband Andy, DJ Yoshi and Boi Angel ?? To everyone who joined us, your energy and support made the night unforgettable. Here’s to more celebrations of Filipino talent! ????? #FACE #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #AsianNation #LiveNation #FilipinoTalent #FilipinoCreatives #FilipinoPride #CommunityLove

From Manila to Olympic Glory—Carlos Yulo has etched his name in history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ???? He didn't just win gold; he became the first male Filipino gymnast to clinch the Olympic gold medal, and he did it twice! ???????? Carlos Yulo's incredible achievements are not just a personal triumph but an inspiration to the next generation of athletes. Dive into our feature on his groundbreaking journey and see how he's setting new standards in gymnastics. ????? Check out the full story on our Substack! ???? ??: https://bit.ly/3YFnTlt #carlosyulo #olympics #2024ParisOlympics #olympics2024 #labanpilipinas #olympicgold #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #filipinocreatives #filipinoculture #proudtobeafilipino #filipinopride #pinoypride

We are beyond proud to introduce the incredible Filipino American athletes who are set to light up the stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics.? These athletes exemplify the resilience, creativity, and determination that define our community. As they compete on the world’s biggest stage, they carry with them the hopes and dreams of Filipinos worldwide. Together, we're making history and showing the world the strength of the Filipino spirit. Mabuhay ang atletang Pilipino! ?? ?? The Paris 2024 Olympics kicks off today, July 26th, 2024! Let’s come together to cheer on our Filipino American athletes as they compete on the world’s biggest stage. ???? ???? #facefwd #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #Paris2024 #Olympics2024 #RoadToParis2024 #OlympicQualifiers #ParisOlympics #OlympicGames #FilipinosInParis2024 #TeamPhilippines #TeamUSA #PinoyPride #LabanPilipinas #PinoyOlympians #FilAmPride #FilipinoAthletes

Attention all talented creators of color! Are you ready to elevate your film or TV project? Our friends at?Rideback Rise are offering a new fellowship, where your storytelling talent can get the platform (and funding) it deserves. This opportunity isn't just a chance to fund your project with a generous $40k stipend; it’s a 12-month journey of intense development, guided by top industry mentors ready to polish your work until it shines. Are you ready to rise? Visit the site below to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gSBy75SY Let's make magic happen and take your project from script to screen. ??? #RISEup!?#poc?#screenwriter?#filmmaking?#poccreatives?#directing?#bipocwriters?#facefwd?#facefwdorg?#filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation?#filipinocreatives

Congratulations to Chelsea Manalo, the first Black Filipino American to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines! ???? Your incredible achievement is an inspiration to many and a significant step forward for diversity and representation. We're so proud of you! ? #chelseamanalo #missuniverseph #muph2024 #philippines #msphilippines2024 #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re excited to partner with Filip[in]os at LinkedIn for an exciting event to help career starters learn more about building their professional brand, and expand their networks using the power of community. ? Join us for this incredible session, where you’ll get to: ???? Hear from trailblazing Filipino professionals about their career journeys and branding advice. ?? Learn LinkedIn strategies to stand out professionally. ?? Network with LinkedIn employees and Filipinos across various industries. Details on the event: ?? What: “Fil-Am Futures: Elevat[in]g Filipino Talent” ?? When: Thursday May 30, 1 - 3 p.m. PST | 3 - 5 p.m. CST | 4 – 6 p.m. EST? ?? Where: Virtually on Zoom (link to follow) or in person at these LinkedIn offices: Chicago, New York, San Francisco or Sunnyvale? ? Sign up before Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m. PST at this link: https://lnkd.in/gSWThUmi ? See you there! ????? #linkedin #FilipinosAtLinkedIn #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aapimonth #asianamerican #celebrateaapi #resume #career #cv #resumetips #careers #resumewriter #resumewriting #resumehelp

What a night! ? Special thanks to @goldhouseco for hosting such an incredible Gold Gala! It was a glittering celebration of Asian American talent and achievement, and we were right at the heart of it, proudly representing FACE alongside a constellation of stars from our community. ?? Our FACE Board members Lyle del Mundo, Jeremiah Abraham, Frankie Yaptinchay, Zeena Koda, and Byron Atienza were there; along with icons like Saweetie, Bella Poarch, Bianca Bustamante, R'bonney Gabriel, Alex Cruz De O, Dino-Ray Ramos, Azia Celestino, Manny Jacinto, Jordan Andino, Jose Antonio Vargas, Geena Rocero, Nico de Leon, Carlo Lamagna, Jackie Fernandez, Towa Bird, Tim Yap, Giancarloa Pacheco, Nurse John, Erika Titus, Tisha Alyn, Josh Dela Cruz, Joshua Ortiz, Shelby Rabara, Jessica Caloza, and Charisma Madarang. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to all the honorees, especially our Filipino trailblazers, for their remarkable achievements. ?? From music to gaming, from cuisine to film, Filipinos were honored for their outstanding contributions, and we couldn't be prouder! ???? Gold Gala was a night to remember, and we're thrilled to have been a part of it! ?? Let's keep shining, Filipinos! ?????? ??: Sthanlee Mirador #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #GoldGala #a100 #a100list #FilipinoExcellence #asianamerican #asianpacificmetgala

H-AAPI Heritage Month from your FACE family! ?????? Here's to celebrating AAPI Month with a sprinkle of joy, a dash of heritage, and a whole lot of pride! ?????? Cheers to our vibrant community lighting up the world with our brilliance! ??? #facefwdorg #filipinosadvancingcreativeeducation #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aapimonth #stopasianhate #asianamerican #celebrateaapi