Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States.
Lone Fox, CC BY 3.0
Bretman Rock Sacayanan Laforga is a Filipino-American social media star, makeup artist, actor, and author based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They first became famous in 2015 after a contouring video went viral on Vine and YouTube. They've been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the most influential teens and by Forbes as one of 30 under 30.
CPJ Photos, CC BY 2.0
Filipina-American journalist, editor, activist, and author with extraordinary courage in confronting abuses of power and violence carried out by Filipino government authorities. She has been threatened numerous times as a result of her activities, including investigations into the government of Rodrigo Duterte. Ressa received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
White House staff, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Olivia Rodrigo became a sensation in 2021 when she set a new all‐time high for sales figures with the release of her track, “drivers license.” Nominated for seven Grammy Awards and winning three, the former Disney Channel star was heralded as part of a new generation of refreshingly authentic singer‐songwriters.
Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0
Dave Bautista is an American professional wrestler, actor, and mixed martial artist. He wrestled professionally from 2000 to 2010 and pursued a career as a professional mixed martial artist. He is also an actor, who appeared in Riddick (2013) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Siebbi, CC BY 3.0
Hailee Steinfeld was 14 years old when she was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in True Grit. She transitioned to young-adult roles over the next few years by alternating indiefilm appearances with Hollywood hits like Pitch Perfect 2.
Airman Gerald B. Johnson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Corazon Aquino was the first female president of the Philippines. Her 1986 election was largely a response to the assassination of her husband who was from a well-known and historic political family in the Philippines.
Sgt. Jacob Harrer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Began performing stand-up in small Las Vegas venues. Koy landed a breakthrough role on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005, then toured with Carlos Mencia. Today his specials have breaking records for ticket sales.
Malacañang Photo Bureau, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A prize-winning boxer, the five-foot, six-inch tall Manny Pacquiao's nicknames are Pac-man and the Destroyer. Pacquiao is the first boxer ever to win eleven world titles in eight different weight divisions.
The Tony Awards, CC BY 3.0
Best known for originating the role of Kim in the 1990 London stage hit Miss Saigon. She won every major New York drama award including a Tony Award for Best Actress in 1991 and was the singing voice for Aladdin and Mulan.
Rob DiCaterino, CC BY 2.0
Has had a varied career in film, television, and stage. Of Philippine, Hispanic, Hawaiian, Scotch-Irish, Chinese, and Cherokee descent, Phillips has played characters of widely different backgrounds.
Toglenn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Wayne's World Cassandra, a heavy-metal rock and roller, Carrere continued to act in films and television roles. As a musician, after releasing a handful of albums, she was awarded Grammy Awards in 2009 and 2011.
Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
At 16 he learned he was an undocumented immigrant and kept his undocumented status a secret. In 2008, he won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news in 2008. In 2011 he revealed his status through an article for the NY Times.
New America Media, CC BY-SA 2.0
Radio and television journalist known as NPR's "All Things Considered" anchor. His commentaries and humorous essays led to his column "Amok," which is published monthly in Filipinas magazine.
slgckgc, CC BY 4.0
Born and raised in Hawaii by his Puerto Rican and Jewish father and Filipina mother, he has sold more than 130 million albums. With a net worth of more than $100 million he is one of the most successful musical artists of all time.
Palhbooks, CC BY-SA 3.0
Author of novels, short stories,and poems, he is best known for works such as the American Book Award–winning collection Scent of Apples. He writes about Filipino American identity amid the political upheaval of the 20th century.
Sylvain Habib from Grenoble, France, CC BY-SA 2.0
Renowned Filipino American turntablist who performed with Mix Master Mike and DJ Apollo in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Tuttle Concise Tagalog Dictionary
by
This new primary and secondary source reference database explores social, economic, and political topics from 1500 to the present day. Content includes perspectives on immigration and labor discrimination, and Asian American contributions in the fields of science, art, and culture.
The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media on the NewsBank platform. Comprehensive coverage of the Asian American experience from earliest times to today. Sourced from nearly 19,000 American and global newspapers, including over 400 Asian American newspapers.
.jpg){kind=link}