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Welcome to my new podcast series, Director's Cut -- featuring an amazing list of Filipinx directors filmmakers.

In this episode, I am joined by Bobby Rubio.

Bobby is the writer and director of the animated short film from PIXAR called FLOAT, which is the first ever animated film from Pixar that’s based on Filipino characters. 

Hear Bobby's story on how his Pixar short Film came to fruition including how it almost didn't have Filipino characters as they were based on white characters. In addition, learn about how Bobby's son's autism has become an inspiration for Float and how the film's universal message of diversity and acceptance has resonated with so many people even outside of the Filipino community.

Most importantly, this is for all of us Pinoys! Let's celebrate this milestone since Float is the first ever animated film from Pixar that’s based on Filipino characters. Woohoo!

This is part 8 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Jason Lustina.

Jason is the founder of SoCal Filipinos, a community group of over 20K members whose mission to uplift the Filipino community. He's also a baker, dancer, content creator, and a community leader.

This is part 7 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by King Akell.

King is a content creator (check out his YouTube page called King Akell), an aspiring writer, and a K-pop aficionado. 

This is part 6 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Kelly Espiritu.

Amanda is the founder of Creative Surrender Studios based in New York City. She also wrote the book Creative Surrender, and is the co-founder of ‘That Good FriendShit’, host of TED Circles, and a community leader and a multi-hyphenate visual artist.

This is part 5 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Arwine Mateo.

Arwine has worked as a copywriter for almost a decade. Currently, he works as a personal assistant to an academy award-winning producer, and he is an LGBTQIA advocate, raising awareness on issues like HIVAIDS, education, and community development. 

This is part 4 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Brandon English.

Brandon is a Filipinx-American actor and filmmaker based in LA, he is the writer of the short film Bakla which is now streaming on QueerBee and he is working on a few upcoming projects including Madcaps the WebSeries and Eastside Queer Stories.

Hear Brandon's story on how he developed his short film "Bakla" and what his inspiration was. In addition, find out his take on the LGBTQ identity,  gay stereotypes, and what Gay Pride means.

This is part 3 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Drama Del Rosario. Drama is a documentary filmmaker. He is the director of “In this Family” and “I’m Okay and neither are you,” and is a BAFTA grant and PBS jury winner.

Hear Drama's story on how he was outed by his teacher during a Parent-Teacher event and how the events following had contributed to the development of his short film, "In this Family." In addition, find out Drama's take on the LGBTQ identity, coming out process, gay stereotypes, and what Gay Pride actually means.

This is part 2 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Mark Balahadia. Mark is an Arabic-style dancer, content creator, singer, writer, a plant enthusiast and one of the moderators for Barangay Jologs on the Clubhouse App.

Hear Mark's thoughts on what gay pride means to him, along with his sharp & frank insights on the LGBTQ community, Filipino identity, family dynamics, his relationship with religion, and what he uses to keep his long hair so  beautiful and silky. 

This is part 1 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Arnel Calvario.  He is the founder of KABA Modern and KM Legacy Dance Family.  He is also a community leader, an educator, a doctor in real life (practicing Occupational Therapy), and a current member of KINJAZ.

Hear Dr. Arnel's story as he talks about his journey navigating his sexual identity, his family's reactions to him coming out, his passion for dance, his thoughts on activism, and how he became a leader both in the dance and the Filipino communities.

In this episode, I am joined by international speaker and “Play” advocate, Jeff Harry, who has helped a lot of organizations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and many others – motivate their staff by infusing play into the day-to-day.

Learn what playful mindset is and how it can lead to a more healthy life!