13 Reasons Why stars Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Philippine Armed Forces Benefit in Hollywood.
The dinner brought together influential Filipinos from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and technology. Guests included actor Brandon Finn, known for his role in "War Chief," Januel Mercado, writer and director of the Dreamworks animated film "The Forgotten Island," Christine Villanueva, star of "Pitt," and Vijay Floresca, winner of Season 21 of "Project Runway.".
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During a meeting where the cast of HBO's "Princess" got to know each other, Villanueva shared her hopes to expand her resume. "I've been an actress professionally for almost 20 years, and I've always wanted to learn how to produce," she said.
Model, fashion designer, and Miss Universe winner R'Bonnie Gabrielle recently announced her participation in the next season of Project Runaway. She recently wrote, "After 16 years of sewing and countless hours watching Project Runway, I decided it was time to step into the studio. Design has been my passion since a young age, and being on this season is a dream come true.".
The new season is scheduled to premiere on July 6th on Hulu. Gabrielle told the audience that she recently moved to Los Angeles. "I've been sewing for 16 years, so I'm building my own fashion brand. It's still small, so I want to learn more about how to grow a business.".
The evening was organized by the Filipino Forces Feast and Fiesta organization. Sampa prepared a culinary event dedicated to Filipino cuisine for guests.
Filipino Forces' organizing committee for the event included Rembrandt Flores (Founder, Filipino Forces), Raissa Gerona (Chief Brand Officer, REVOLVE Group, Inc.), Lena Salatinjanz (Senior Director, Celebrity & Entertainment Marketing, Nike), Marisa Pizarro (Partner and Manager, MWA Music, Beatclub), and Melissa Magsaysay (Journalist and Host of the LA Times "Live + Well" Podcast).
Founded by Rembrandt Flores in 2023, Filipino Forces annually recognizes the outstanding achievements of Filipinos during the American Association of Humanities and Pacific Islands (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May.
Filipino Forces exists to highlight the next generation of Filipino leaders, foster meaningful relationships, and create a long-term platform for representation, pride, and cultural dissemination.
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