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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Darren Criss on Kurt and Blaine 'Glee' pairing: "The best thing is they have found each other."

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Here's the extended version of my first interview with Darren Criss (I also had a short chat with him at the Globes). It's become ...
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Filipino American Students Dominate in Academic Competition

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My exclusive report on Fil-Am decathlon champs. Over 40 percent of those picked to be decathlon competitors are of Filipino descent, says ...
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

My Oscars reports

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This past awards season I covered the three major awards: The Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Oscars. I was the first Filipina TV report...
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Tagaytay's Enduring Charm

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By Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com One of the most invigorating things I did last year was visit the Philippines. Though it was only fo...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Filipino talents, generous spirit shine at the Golden Globes

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A "Global" Coup Filipino talents, generous spirit shine at the Golden Globes By Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com Millio...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Fil-Ams at the Oscars

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Five or six years ago, I did a story for Philippine News, wherein Hollywood insider and Fil-Am talent supporter Winston Emano talked about t...
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

My Recent Reports

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I feel bad that I haven't had the time to update my blog, but here are some of my recent TV reports: I have about 20 more stories ...
Saturday, December 11, 2010

Filipino Nurses Sue Over English-Only Policy

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By Yong Chavez Here's my exclusive report on Filipino nurses suing a California hospital for discrimination. And here's the Ta...
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Thursday, September 2, 2010

My Primetime Emmys report

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By Yong B. Chavez For the first time, a Filipino TV crew was at the Primetime Emmy's red carpet. Here's my Balitang America report...
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Monday, August 23, 2010

My Q&A with Miss Universe 2010 Jimena Navarette: "I love Venus!"

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By Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com
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Friday, August 20, 2010

Venus Raj: "No matter how poor you are, it's not a reason to give up"

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By Yong Chavez www. FilipinOnline .com Miss Philippines-Universe Venus Raj , 22, is an interviewer's dream. She's open, smart, a...
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

ARNEL PINEDA: "I just want to give back"

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Arnel Pineda's New Journey  Includes Philanthropy By: Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com I recently interviewed Arnel Pineda, t...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Filipino American Costars in a Movie About Hollywood Ups & Downs

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Q&A with DION BASCO By Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com LOS ANGELES-- Dion Basco comes from a showbiz family. Originally from Northe...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Kobe Bryant Sponsors Filipino Kids to Attend His Basketball Academy

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Here's my TV report on a wonderful project by Kobe Bryant, Fil-Am bag designer Gina Lopez Alexander, and the Black Card Circle Foundatio...
Monday, June 28, 2010

What Jane Monreal Knows For Sure

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Fil-Am TV Personality Competes to Become Reality Show Host Getting fired from TV job got her fired up to pursue her true passion: hosting h...
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Monday, June 21, 2010

Kobe Bryant and Filipina Businesswoman to host charity event for Philippine kids

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KOBE BRYANT, GINA ALEXANDER AND THE BLACK CARD CIRCLE FOUNDATION TO HOST UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AT KOBE BRYANT BASKETBALL ACADEMY  Los ...

Charice Will Be on GLEE Next Season!

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By Yong Chavez www.FilipinOnline.com It's official - Charice will be joining the cast of Glee next season! The international sta...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

DISNEY'S THE LION KING OPEN AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES FOR CHILDREN SINGERS

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Seeking children ages 9–12, with a maximum height of 58”, who can sing, dance and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala . We enc...
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Job Opening: UCR looking for Tagalog Lecturer

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Temporary Academic Position Tagalog Language Lecturer University of California, Riverside The Department of Comparative Literature and...
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Hollywood Awards Show Host Picks Oliver Tolentino

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“Dancing with the Stars” & “Clean This House” star Niecy Nash chose Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino to dress her when she hos...

Fil-Am Boy Needs Donor To Live

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Jamison Vincent Abrenica was diagnosed with a severe case of Aplastic Anemia last May. Jamison has undergone test after test, including a bo...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Hollywood in Asia: A Film School in Cebu for International Film Students

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The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) in Cebu is actively recruiting students interested in filmmaking. Here's the e...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Pinay in Hollywood: LIZA LAPIRA

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Watch out for this Filipino-American actress. I have a feeling she's going to have her big Hollywood moment soon. Liza Lapira is best...
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Monday, May 31, 2010

A Filipino Veteran Remembered

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NEW YORK - On Memorial Day millions of American families and friends remember and honor the sacrifices of their fallen warriors. Filipinos ...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Charice and Lea Salonga on Glee: Make It Happen, Please!

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No, as you all know by now, she won't be on Glee. Yesterday, I was one of those who rejoiced when a Philippine Daily Inquirer articl...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

FO FYI: What to do if you get counterfeit money

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By Yong Chavez FilipinOnline .com Do you carefully check the cash you receive from anyone? Especially if it's a big amount - you alwa...
Monday, May 24, 2010

Part of my latest interview with the Jabbawockeez for ABS-CBN shows

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Ask A Kababayan:
"I'm undocumented & I got jury duty summons"

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A reader who calls herself " Pinay in LA" asks: "I am an undocumented immigrant. I received a Jury Duty summon months ago t...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Fil-Am Transgender Sues Macy's

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Fil -Am Transgender Sues Macy's for Wrongful Termination By: Yong Chavez FilipinOnline .com A former cosmetics department employee of Ma...
Thursday, May 13, 2010

EVENT: Make-Up & Model like a PRO

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Publicist: Elgin Zulueta 714.651.8956 Elgin.Zulueta@gmail.com “Make-Up and Model Like a Pro!” LOS ANGELES (A...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

SoCal Pinoys on Election Day

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How did Southern California Pinoys participate in the recent Philippine elections? Here's the story I did for ABS-CBN.
Saturday, May 8, 2010

Allison Iraheta: ‘Idol’ finalist talks about ‘firsts’ – including first trip to Manila

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By Yong B. Chavez Philippine News LOS ANGELES -- She breezed into the interview room all-smiles and with none of the diva attitude that e...
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