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Congratulations to our own FACC-Hollywood Board Member and Vice President of Marketing/Branding, Ms. Katherine Bercasio to the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce Executive Board as the 2nd Representative of our Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood! Our current President, Jason Agcaoili was the 1st Representative of FACC-Hollywood to join COFACC in September 2020.  Katherine has been a long time active leader in the community, having served in multiple chamber's boards and been a member of several others. Her skillset and contributions to the growth of those organizations is something COFACC are thrilled to have her bring to the table. More about Katherine: http://www.facchollywood.org/katherinebercasio.html
The COFACC Executive Board continues its amazing growth with the addition of new Partner Chambers and their corresponding Representatives.
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We'd like to invite you all to the world premiere and free/donation screening of A Long March by TS Botkin at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival on Tuesday, May 10, 4pm (PDT) at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum, Little Tokyo (100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, 90012). Filmmaker TS Botkin, producers Amanda Upson and Benito Bautista, and composer Michael Dadap will be present at the screening, so we'd really love to see you there in LA and hang out afterwards! There will be an after party with the film team at the FAR BAR (347 East 1st Street, LA 90012) with comp drinks (drink tickets are 1 per person) and light bites when you sign up with your email at the door.  Film and Ticket Info:
Three Filipino-American veterans trace their paths from war to erasure by the U.S. Government, marching from an obscured history to the Federal courts, right up to the steps of Congress in search of promises denied. Reserve your film tickets here: https://festival.vcmedia.org/2022/movies/a-long-march/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaVDajvWq6E Website: www.lfffilm.com To invite your friends, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/271216915227861 You don't want to miss this important film about the untold history of Filipino veterans of World War II. Please forward/share this email or the attached flyer invite, and invite your family and friends to watch. "A Long March" and TS Botkin are nominated for Best Documentary and Best First Time Director at KPBS' G.I. Film Festival this year. If you're in San Diego this May, catch the San Diego premiere of A Long March at the GI Film Festival on May 18, 2022. Let's get the party started babaaaay! Watch and share the trailer for EASTER SUNDAY starring stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin’ in Hot), in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. #EasterSundayMovie is only in theaters August 5. Stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin’ in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne’s World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway’s Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway’s The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire). Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard, I Love You, Man), from a script by Ken Cheng (Sin City Saints series) and Kate Angelo based on a story by Ken Cheng. The film is produced by Rideback’s blockbuster producers Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier. The film will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal will share international distribution rights. Genre: Comedy Cast: Jo Koy, Jimmy O. Yang, Tia Carrere, Brandon Wardell, Eva Noblezada, Lydia Gaston, Asif Ali, Rodney To, Eugene Cordero, Jay Chandrasekhar, Tiffany Haddish and Lou Diamond Phillips Director: Jay Chandrasekhar Screenplay by: Ken Cheng and Kate Angelo, based on a story by Ken Cheng Producers: Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich Executive Producers: Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier Marketing materials provided by: Tremendous Communications We went deep with the proper mindset with membership recruitment initiatives which was the topic of last Saturday's (April 30) training with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce. #coalition #togetherwerise #chamberofcommerce #leadershiptraining #COFACC   If you're in the Southbay area, come Discover New Myths with Philippine Mythology comics at our Creator Signing Event at Black Star Collectibles in Carson.  Get your copies of Carmina: Beginnings signed by Writer/Creator Emmy-Award Winner, Mark A.J. Nazal, and Mythology Pages writer, Joe Arciaga! Then, discover award-winning Filipino Komiks with:
- Carnal Tales: Cautionary Tales From A Filipino Childhood by Comics by Amagination - Darahug: A Visayan Folk-Horror Tale by Kolo RSVP at the Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2geUbLNPO Event Sponsored by Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood and L.A. Philippine International Film Festival. Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce Meeting (04.12.22): Representing the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood will be board members Katherine Bercasio (Vice President of Marketing/Branding and Edwin Santos (Vice President of Social Media). "Another record breaking month with 44 Chamber leaders in attendance (beating last month's 40) from the 24 member organizations of the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC), have gathered this evening to attend the 11th Executive Board meeting for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022."  "Congratulations and many thanks to the FACC Greater Pasadena leadership team headed by its President-Elect Tony Chi-Su Gutierrez and Vice President Paul Mirador for hosting and pulling off this highly productive meeting. What a great proof of the continuing growth and high level of professionalism and maturity that exist within the national leadership team ever-since it was founded in May, 2018. Thank you to MyOwnEva for providing the logistical support to the hosting team tonight." Carolyn Fe As FACC-Hollywood 1st Guest Panelist For 9th Filipino Hollywood Actors Panel, June 114/5/2022 We are presenting the 9th Filipino Hollywood Actors Panel this year, and the first Special Guest Panelist is CAROLYN FE ("Blue's Clues & You" and “Meilleur Avant") #SaveTheDate The 9th Filipino Hollywood Actors Panel will be presented virtually on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm (Los Angeles / Pacific Daylight Time). #RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/3201508483439870  Carolyn Fe is a late-blooming Filipina-Canadian, award winning tri-lingual Actress (English/French/Tagalog), an award winning Singer-Songwriter-Lyricist and a former contemporary Dancer-Choreographer. At an age when her peers have long established themselves or are thinking of retiring, Carolyn’s continuous pursuit of artistic evolution adds new instruments to her creative portfolio as a Writer and Playwright. She is currently in two residencies developing plays; one about reincarnation and another one based on a horror short story she wrote. Some TV/streaming credits include Lola (Grandma) in the Nickelodeon children’s show “Blue’s Clues & You!” and Madame Z in the award winning French series “Meilleur Avant”. Some Theatre credits include: Calpurnia (Nightwood/Sulong), Hilot Means Healer (Cahoots), Through the Bamboo (Uwi Collective), and Three Women of Swatow (Tarragon). Created and produced annually by FACC-Hollywood board member Edwin A. Santos, the Filipino Hollywood Actors Panel is a panel discussion and networking event featuring special industry guest panelists who represent the craft of acting across the board while shining a spotlight towards Filipino actors in Hollywood today. Panelists discuss their explorations of the process and profession of acting; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry. Audience Q&A and networking follow. Get a chance to ask our panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. The second Special Guest Panelist will be revealed soon. * Ad design by Katherine Bercasio. Close to sixty years ago, the first Filipino American artist to have won a Grammy was Larry Ramos with The New Christy Minstrels for Best Performance In A Chorus in 1963. It was for their 1962 debut album, 'Presenting The New Christy Minstrels.' In 1967, he joined The Association. On Sunday, April 3rd 2022, five Filipino American artists - Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., Saweetie, Bruno Mars (of Silk Sonic) and Elle King (in a duet with Miranda Lambert) had 22 Grammy nominations between them - but three of them conquered the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada scoring three of the four major awards. Olivia Rodrigo won three of her seven Grammy nominations for her debut album, 'Sour.' They were Best Pop Vocal Album ('Sour'), Best Pop Solo Performance ('drivers license') and Best New Artist.  Olivia Rodrigo - Photo from Twitter @Variety Rodrigo's win for Best New Artist puts her in esteemed company including Carly Simon, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Jones, Billie Eilish and the Beatles. H.E.R. won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Fight For You.' It was written for the 2021 film, "Judas and the Black Messiah." It won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 93rd ceremony of the 2021 Academy Awards. The throwback R&B act Silk Sonic — led by the duo of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars — won four Grammys: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance (in a tie with Jazmine Sullivan) and Best R&B Song Of The Year. All for 'Leave The Door Open.' Congratulations to all Grammy nominees and winners! And, to Filipino Representation! A special guest panelist of the 6th Filipino Hollywood Actors Panel we presented in June 2019 at the Secret Rose Theatre, congratulations to actor Jason Rogel for becoming a series regular in the ABC Filipino American comedy pilot, "Josep" starring Jo Koy.  Jason Rogel - Photo by Ren Arrieta, 2019 He joins previously announced cast members Mia Katigbak, Rory O’Malley, Kaden Alejandro, Tess Paras ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") and Kimee Balmilero ("Hawai'i Five-0," "Magnum P.I."). The pilot episode wrapped March 24. The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will hold a webinar dubbed, “Empowermonth: Empowering Women by Emphasizing Domestic Rights” on Thursday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. (PDT) via Zoom.  The webinar is the Consulate General's concluding activity for the National Women’s Month this March. A member of Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) will be the resource speaker You may confirm your participation by registering through this Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3MMEqf5. |
AuthorEdwin Santos began blogging in 1995 when he was hired as Editor for the award-winning fansite, The Towne Cryer News on Renée Zellweger. He wrote about the entertainment business and film reviews of Zellweger's films until 2000. Archives
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