Director's note: This ep was filmed/recorded last year.  

Filam Creative: Voices

FilAm Creative's: Voices S2: Diane Paragas

FilAm Creative, AKA FAC is not just the acronym that proceeds our Voices podcast, we are an entertainment collective that advocates for the advancement and greater representation of Filipino-Americans and all who are looking for a collaborative space. Ever wonder what to do when you first get to LA? What to do when you decide to enter the entertainment industry? When it's time to follow your dreams to stardom?! Hear the stories FAC members who are writers, directors, actors, cinematographers telling their success stories, and get inspired to start on your own journey.

VOICES [S. 2 Ep. 3] FilAm Creative Success Stories

Michele Josue wanted to tell the story of the tragic loss of someone very close to her - Matt Shepard. In 2013 she didn't just re-tell the story of his murder, but told the story of his life, as no one was telling it, from the perspective of those who knew him best. Check out "Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine" and then check out Michele's new documentary on Netflix - Happy Jail!

FilAm Creative: Voices S2 Ep2: Michele Josue - Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker

Bagyo joins Arlyn and Walter and talks about his amazing story of being a US Marine, Rapper, his work with Veterans, and his battle with cancer. An inspirational story you don't want to miss!

FilAm Creative Voices S2 Ep 01: Season 2 Premiere Ep w/ Bagyo! Veteran, Rapper, Vets Advocate and Cancer Survivor!

Hold on to your hats, claws, wands and swords! FAC: Voices is LIVE at the Long Beach Comic Con Expo! Emmy Award winning VFX artist Mark AJ Nazal comes back to chat about being Fil-Ams in comics, TV, and film, along with first time Voices guest, Filmmaker Patricio Genelsa. Join Walter and Arlyn and the LBCC audience while we make our FilAm Voices heard! Bonus: Voices takes questions from the a audience for the first time ever!

FilAm Creative's: Voices LBCC Expo Special

Not your typical Voices episode! Hosts Arlyn Dela Pena and Walter Talens go from interviewers to interviewees! With special guest host, Arnold Basingat, take a look back on season 1, get to know the hosts, and find out what's in store for season 2!

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 22: VOICES SEASON 1 RECAP SPECIAL!

Last episode of Season 1 of Voices and it's a good one!  We sit down with Film, TV, Videogame music composer Jonathan Wandag.  Insightful, entertaining, and hilarious, Jonathan explains how he got into composing and more! Thanks to the cast and crew. Walter Talens Arlyn Dela Pena Roni Canieso Wynston Fernando Lance Huerla Rodney Cajudo Arnold Basingat Mark Tecson

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 21: Film, TV, Video Game Music Composer Jonathan Wandag

A very special interview with HiFi Kitchen's chef/owner Justin Foronda! After filling up on vegan la'ing, Filipino spaghetti, and more...Walter and Arlyn chat with Justin about his road from Bboy, RN, to opening up his own restaurant to help fortify the roots of the community. Become a backer and help HiFi Kitchen reach their goals! Donate today https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hi...

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 20: Special Mini-pod with Justin Foronda, Owner of Hifi Kitchen

In this latest episode, Arlyn De La Pena and Walter Talens are joined by filmmaker Patrick Epino.  Patrick discusses his latest acting role in the independent movie "Bitter Melon", his work as part of National Film Society, and so much more.  

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 19: Patrick Epino - Director, Actor, Podcaster, Webmaster

Today on Voices, if you haven’t heard of him, you’re about to. He’s a dancer, choreographer, actor, and one of the members of the Mickey Mouse Club, currently known as “Club Mickey Mouse” Gabe De Guzman is here talking with Arlyn and Walter about dancing for Bruno Mars & Missy Elliot, choreographing all over the world, and being part of a very talented and very diverse Club Mickey Mouse.

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 18: Gabe De Guzman - Dancer, choreographer, & Mouseketeer for a new generation of FilAms

In this latest episode of Voices, Arlyn and Walter are joined by actress, producer, writer, filmmaker Rain Valdez.  Rain talks about how she got her start in Hollywood, the challenges of being a trans actress, and her big break on Amazon Studios Transparent. 

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 17: Rain Valdez

Happy New Year! New Year, new eps!  This marks our first episode of the final batch of episodes for Season 1.  Arlyn and Walter are joined by Joy Regullano, Allyn Pintal, and Erich Tamola the team behind hit comedy Improv and Sketch show Filipino AF.  Lots of laughs were had!

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 16: Filipino AF

In this special episode, Arlyn and Walter sit down with the executive director of the Pilipino Workers Center, Aqui Soriano Versoza. The Pilipino Worker’s Center, also known as the PWC, has been an amazing sponsor for Voices and our parent organization, Filam Creative; allowing us a space to shoot this podcast and hold so many of Filam Creative’s events. For this week, we show our thanks, by providing a platform for Aqui to tell her own personal journey as well as PWC’s. It’s an inspiring story and we are so happy to be a part of their mission. Filam Creative and Voices team are so proud of the advocacy that they do for the rights of workers in the community. Learn how Aqui went from being a child actor in "Troop Beverly Hills" to becoming Executive Director of Pilipino Workers Center.  

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 15 : Aqui Soriano Versoza, Executive Director Pilipino Workers Center

Voices, part of the Filam Creative Network, is a podcast about Filipino Americans in the arts, media, and all creative fields. Hear about their journeys, the struggles, and triumphs from their own Voices.