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Asian World Film Festival Announces Winners

by Blair Ingenthron — November 20, 2022

The eighth annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) announced its competition winners at a star-studded event November 18 at Beverly Hill's Saban Theater.

At 12, TOFA Awards Brim With Historic Firsts

by Oliver Oliveros — September 25, 2022

In its 12th year, The Outstanding Filipino American Awards (TOFA), founded by journalist Elton Lugay, were still brimming with historic firsts.

US Open Juniors Champ Alex Eala Joins Roster of Filipino Achievers at the 12th TOFA Awards

by Oliver Oliveros — September 15, 2022

The Outstanding Filipinos in America Awards honor the triumph of a 17-year-old Filipino tennis player, Alex Eala, who just won the grand slam juniors singles title at the U.

WATCH NOW: TOFA Awards' 10th-Anniversary Special Premiere

by Oliver Oliveros — June 30, 2020

Lea Salonga, Darren Criss, and Bobby Lopez join the virtual celebration!

Lea Salonga, Darren Criss, Bobby Lopez Join TOFA Awards 10th-Anniversary Virtual Celebration

by Oliver Oliveros — June 25, 2020

'Empire State is privileged to honor outstanding Filipinos.

JOKER and THE MANDALORIAN Publicity Campaigns Win Top Honors at The 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards

by Abigail Charpentier — February 7, 2020

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists today announced winners of its 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Shattering Glass Ceilings at the Golden Globes

by Elton Lugay — January 31, 2020

With Awkwafina making history as the first Asian-American to win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Leading Role category and Korean film Parasite taking the best foreign film award, the Asian American community can take pride in not just breaking the glass ceiling this year at the 77th Golden G

Final Nominations Announced for the 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 14, 2020

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has announced its final list of nominations for the 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, honoring active members working on motion pictures and in television, whose achievements in publicity and promotion are deemed outstanding.

Explore Islands Philippines Expo Continues at Grand Central Terminal

by Stephi Wild — May 11, 2018

Day Three of Explore Islands Philippines brings a glimpse of its colorful culture and cuisine, from dance theater showcasing the living traditions of the indigenous communities, to Hollywood media views on trends in filmmaking in the Philippines.

Jon Jon Briones Presents Honorary Awards at 2018 Unity Gala, Today

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2018

Olivier Award-nominated actor Jon Jon Briones will present the honorary "Nepales" awards at the Friends of the Philippines Society USA's maiden benefit dinner, titled "2018 Unity Gala," on Today, May 11, 6 p.

Jon Jon Briones Presents Honorary Awards at 2018 Unity Gala, 5/11

by Oliver Oliveros — May 6, 2018

Olivier Award-nominated actor Jon Jon Briones will present the honorary "Nepales" awards at the Friends of the Philippines Society USA's maiden benefit dinner, titled "2018 Unity Gala," on Friday, May 11, 6 p.

Nominations Announced for 55th Annual ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon

by Caryn Robbins — January 18, 2018

TheInternational Cinematographers Guild(ICG, IATSE Local 600) has announced nominees for the 55th Annual ICG Publicists Awards to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 2, 2018.

5th The Outstanding Filipino Americans In New York Awards Set Oct. 31 at Carnegie Hall

by Oliver Oliveros — September 1, 2015

In its fifth edition, The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY) Awards honor 15 organizations and individuals who have inspired the community with their passion, conviction, and achievements.

Photo Coverage: LES MISERABLES Film Cast Throw Dinner Party in NYC

by Oliver Oliveros — December 3, 2012

The star-studded cast of Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming motion picture adaptation of the smash mega-musical "Les Miserables," led by Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), Samantha Barks (Eponine), and Eddie Redmayne (Marius), threw a dinner par

Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Meets Filipino-American Press

by Oliver Oliveros — March 19, 2012

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and George Salazar, Filipino actors and singers who are making their Broadway debuts in the current production of GODSPELL, and the rest of the show's cast were in full force to welcome the Filipino-American press, and Filipino-American TV and film actor Sam Milby, at a co