Did You Hear They Want More Filipinos on the Big Screen?
Episode description
Psst...Did you hear? They want more Filipinos on the big screen!
In this week’s episode Arianne Barroma sits down with Ida Beltran-Lucila & Erica Cawagas to discuss the challenges and revelations of representation in the performing arts. With special commentary by Jem Golveo Toribio & Katelyn Cabalo, we take a dive into what’s happening in our arts community, and exactly why representation matters.
With the success of movies and tv shows such as: Crazy Rich Asians, Kim’s Convenience, and Shang Chi (and the Legend of the Ten Rings) - where do we as Filipinx fit into the new era?
Do our own stories have a place?
Can our own culture stay resilient?
In this episode we explore how the entertainment industry has shaped us, how it’s evolving, and above all, where else it could go.