Ma-Anne Dionisio: a shining Broadway star from Toronto
Those who are well-versed in the Broadway world have already heard of a Canadian Filipina powerhouse who garnered nominations for her role as Kim in the Toronto production of Miss Saigon.
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Migrant Dreams shines light on dark side of temporary worker program in Canada
A documentary produced by a Canadian Filipino woman tells the story of migrant agricultural workers in the so-called Tomato Capital of the World in Leamington, Ontario.
Vancouver author delves deep into ocean of mystery
A Vancouver-based author writing under the name P. Milisande has published a novel titled As Above So Below: Veil Over Atlantis.
Esmie Gayo McLaren paints dancers in Asian Waters exhibit
Three Asian Canadian artists are presenting their signature watercolour styles in celebration of Asian Heritage Month in May 2016.
B.C. artist tackles complex issues of mental health and aboriginal rights
Jay Peachy discovered art and reconnected with nature during the darkest days of his life.
Celebrated author Michael Crummey writes script in film about Filipinos in Labrador
Filipinos in the most easterly province of Canada are the subject of a new documentary drama by the National Film Board.
Jose Pepito Magpayo remembered as a community media pioneer in Alberta
In 2001, Jose Pepito Magpayo started publishing Bayanihan News, the first Filipino community newspaper in Calgary.
Award-winning painter seeks to foster dialogue between Canadian and Filipino artists
The national winner of Royal Bank of Canada’s annual painting competition in 2015 believes that artists from different communities can learn much from each other.