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J. Torres: A Canadian Immigrant’s Story to Comic Book Stardom
The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards was launched by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in 2009 and is currently considered by some as the “Oscars” of immigrant success. Having a Filipino included in the annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award not only celebrates the achievements of the individual but also highlights the significant contributions of the Filipino community to Canada's cultural diversity, resilience, and success. To date, there have been 23 immigrants from the Philippi
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Oct 10, 20244 min read


Rachel Alejandro at EPIC
Edmonton welcomed an OPM (Original Pilipino Music) idol in an intimate gathering last October 14. on a spectacular evening that will be etched into the hearts of its Filipino community forever. Rachel Alejandro, the multi-talented Filipino singer, actress, and entrepreneur, graced the stage at the Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC) in what was her debut in Edmonton and the first concert by a major artist in EPIC. The show was produced and organized by Edina Banna
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Oct 17, 20233 min read


From Fan to Superhero: Dennis Crisostomo's Marvel-ous Journey as a Graphic Artist
In the realm of comic book enthusiasts and aspiring artists, there are few dreams as captivating as illustrating for Marvel. For Dennis Crisostomo, that dream became a breathtaking reality. A gifted graphic artist, Dennis’ journey began like that of countless comic book lovers worldwide - as a devoted fan. Dennis Crisostomo is from Angono, Rizal and as a child was fond of drawing, i.e. comics, anime and school poster-making contests. In college, he took Fine Arts, with a Majo
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Jul 18, 20233 min read


Edmon Rotea - Skinamarink’s Filipino Connection
Early this year, an experimental and debut film made waves for its astonishing box office and critical success. This is Skinamarink, directed and written by Edmonton filmmaker Kyle Edward Ball. This Edmonton-shot movie is about two children who wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished. It has reviews from the New Yorker, The Atlantic and Rolling Stone, and is described as “the scariest they'v
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Mar 20, 20235 min read
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