Our guest for this episode is  a Filipina-American recording artist, songwriter, musician, and creative director from Seattle. She is renowned for her unique sound and visually evocative lyrics.  You've likely heard her voice on Drake's latest album, "For All the Dogs," especially on the song "Rich Baby Daddy" featuring Sexxy Red & SZA. And now you can catch her on the latest episode of BOOKED, which is now available on MYX Global’s YouTube channel!

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This episode's guests are a Filipino-American family that will star in the upcoming YouTube Series, “Paano to Pinoy”. This reality series uses a game show approach to educate viewers on how to be Filipino, hence the name "Paano to Pinoy", through challenges concerning culture and history. Starting July 4th, you can tune into weekly episodes on  myx global's YouTube Channel. 

The Planells Family Social Media Accounts
Hernando Planells
Instagram: instagram.com/coahhpjr | instagram.com/leftoversandhangovers
TikTok: tiktok.com/@coahhpjr

Preston Planells
Instagram: instagram.com/ptplanells
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@prestonpositivity

Gabrielle Planells
Instagram: instagram.com/gplanells_

My next guest’s story demonstrates that every hurdle you may run into will eventually lead you to all the amazing things life has to offer. He is a Filipino- American Comedian from the San Francisco Bay Area that is well known for his stand-up routines and work within the Filipino entertainment Industry. In addition to recent movies like The Fabulous Filipino Brothers, Lumpia with a Vengence (which you can watch in select theaters in CA), he also played Tito Manny in Easter Sunday.

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Instagram: @joeyguilalive / instagram.com/joeyguila

Facebook: Joey Guila Comedian / facebook.com/joeyguilacomedy

Website: joeyguila.com

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This week's guest demonstrates that you shouldn’t be afraid to take a leap of faith. Her story shows that you have to take risks, or lose the chance to experience everything life has to offer. She is a Filipina-American Freelance Web Developer and aspiring software engineer. As a busy creator, she recently dropped everything, left the 9-5 workplace, and became a digital nomad. Although she has established herself in so many spaces, she is also recognized for being the better half of the filipino meme king, hella.basa.


Where You Can Find and reach out to KHAY on Social Media
Instagram:
 @Ohkhay_   : instagram.com/ohkhay_
@hella.basa : instagram.com/hella.basa

My second guest is a Filipina-American Makeup Artist based in Los Angeles and has been recognized by The National Television Academy with 2 Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and 5 Nominations in the Outstanding Makeup category.  A true California native, she is inspired by the golden state’s laid back luxury and translates that within her work by capturing both an inner radiance and glamour with ease.With over 12 years in the beauty industry, her work has been seen for various media and press outlets, major television networks while serving entertainment executives and high profile clientele in both Los Angeles and New York City.

Gabbi Pascua Social Media Handles

Instagram:
@gabbipascua : instagram.com/gabbipascua
@gabbipascuabeauty: instagram.com/gabbipascuabeauty
@asobmedia : instagram.com/asobmedia

The first guest on Bridging the Gap with Hella Reya is an up and coming Filipino-American musician who utilizes her multi-instrumentalist skills to create an acoustic and a melodic pop atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Her mission is to create worshipful art that reflects her life experience and spiritual walk with God. She created her own rendition of AJ Rafael’s “We Could Happen”, which is now available on all streaming platforms.  Tune in to listen to Hella Reya and Jazelle's conversation regarding childhood, creative process, "Very Sad Song", and "We Could Happen".

Hii! Greetings from the San Francisco Bay Area. Host, Hella Reya, never imagined interviewing the most famous Filipino entertainers in the world. But now, she wants to use the skills she has acquired from her previous interviews and use it to create an outlet where stories can be told and help listeners create their own unique story through meaningful conversations.  Listen to her story to understand why she believes sharing these stories can also push for more representation, exposure, and inclusivity.