Arts & Culture

Filipino playwright, director, present play in Winnipeg premier

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Winnipeg, Manitoba Alunsina’s Love by Christopher Gozum premieres on November 29 and runs through December 3, 2023 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com Two Filipino theatre artists teamed up to create and share their heritage in an exploration of ‘race and inequities’. Philippine-based playwright and filmmaker Christopher Gozum was commissioned by the University of Winnipeg’s Department […]

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Filipino-Canadian filmmakers rejoice and hold a Philippine flag during the awarding ceremonies of the SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver. (screen grab from TFC News)

3 Filipino short films win in Indie film festival in Vancouver

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Events

Vancouver, B.C. Filipino-Canadian filmmaker believes ‘it can only get better from here’ By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A drama film with animation about the loss of a childhood friend won first place in the recently concluded SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver.  “One More Game,” which as written and directed by Kevin Ang, bested all

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Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez honors Toronto community leader Paulina Corpuz in a special message. (from Valdez's Youtube Channel)

Women Members of Parliament honour Filipina community leader

Arts & Culture, Canada News

Valdez, Zahid pay tribute to Paulina Corpuz at House of Commons By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Women Members of Parliament paid tributes in the House of Commons to Filipina community leader Paulina Jocelyn Balisi Corpuz, who passed away recently.  Rechie Valdez, MP-Missisauga-Streetsville, Ontario, called her “an inspiration to all of us, leaving a legacy behind in

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Filipino amateur baker Jomar Manzano's Halo-halo cake was a delight for fellow contestants and judges of The Great Canadian Baking Show Season 6. (screen grab from CBC)

Filipino engineer demonstrates baking, decorating skills on TV show

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Food/Restaurants

Toronto, Ontario Refreshing takes on the halo-halo, pan de sal, lumpiang gulay thrill famous judges Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Halo-halo cake? Yes, please. This amazing creation is by The Great Canadian Baking Show (GCBS) contestant, Jomar Manzano, who is a structural engineer from Toronto, Ontario. Now on its 6th season, GCBS features 10 amateur bakers who

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Artist Lani Maestro's work returns to Vancouver. (Photo: Facebook)

Art: Lani Maestro’s work returns to Vancouver

Arts & Culture, Canada News, International News, Philippine News

Vancouver, B.C. Maestro’s installation No Pain Like This Body returns to Vancouver after 12 years   Lani Maestro’s neon installation No Pain Like This Body (2010/2022) is a direct response to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The work was the centrepiece of her rain, a 2010 exhibition curated by Makiko Hara at Centre A: Vancouver International

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Flamenco dancers provided some of the entertainment.(Photo provided)

ILUSTRADO: A Night with Jaki Penalosa

Arts & Culture, Canada News, International News, Philippine News

2nd update:Nov. 12, 2022, 8:50 P.M. Updated: Nov. 12, 2022, 1:38 P.M. Vancouver, B.C. Press Release Designer Jaki Penalosa weaves a spell in Vancouver The creative artistry of renowned designer Jaki Penalosa mesmerized fashion enthusiasts during ILUSTRADO: A Night with Jaki Penalosa, held at Royal Palace Banquet Hall last October 22. Attended by more than

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Watch out for Manuel Luis Jacinto (left) and Zenia Marshall in their separate TV series and see these talented Filipino-Canadians shine.

2 Fil-Canadian actors star in TV series

Arts & Culture, Canada News

Vancouver, B.C. Manny Jacinto to appear in Star Wars movie franchise, Zenia Marshall stars in One of Us is Lying Season 2 By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez TWO Canadian actors of Filipino descent are in for exciting times as they are cast in separate TV series. Manuel Luis Jacinto, a Canadian actor born in Manila, Philippines, will

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Gatchalian discusses the 'radical centre' in a talk tomorrow. (Image: Toronto Star)

C.E. Chris Gatchalian talks on his struggle to find the centre

Arts & Culture, Canada News

Vancouver, B.C. “The Radical Centre” with C.E. Gatchalian November 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Free   ‘I’ve never had a strong sense of self, and it’s still something I’m working on. This lack of self has manifested itself in a number of ways. As extreme shyness. As narcissism. As obsessive-compulsive disorder. As uncritical

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Outstanding community leader Paulina Corpuz dies at 59.

Funeral arrangements for Paulina Corpuz

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Updated:November 10, 2022, 8:22 P.M. Funeral arrangements Paulina’s family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love for Paulina, as well as the care that was given to her by the Toronto EMS team, Toronto Fire Services, and healthcare professionals at Sunnybrook Hospital during her last hours. They would also like to thank

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German with Director Stefanos Tai. (Provided)

Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2022: Stefanos Tai’s “We Don’t Dance For Nothing”

Arts & Culture, Canada News, immigration, OFWs

Vancouver, B.C. Brings power of dance and of Filipinas Mildred German Vancouver, BC – “We Don’t Dance for Nothing” has been described as “a love letter to Filipina Domestic Workers of Hong Kong”. The film was Honorable Mention, Best Documentary at the recent DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2022 (May 5-15, 2022), and is back again

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