FilAm Creative, AKA FAC is not just the acronym that proceeds our Voices podcast, we are an entertainment collective that advocates for the advancement and greater representation of Filipino-Americans and all who are looking for a collaborative

FilAm Creative: Voices S2 Ep2: Michele Josue - Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker

Sep 5th, 2019 49m 19s

Michele Josue wanted to tell the story of the tragic loss of someone very close to her - Matt Shepard. In 2013 she didn't just re-tell the story of his murder, but told the story of his life, as no one was telling it, from the perspective of th

FilAm Creative Voices S2 Ep 01: Season 2 Premiere Ep w/ Bagyo! Veteran, Rapper, Vets Advocate and Cancer Survivor!

Jul 19th, 2019 54m 7s

Bagyo joins Arlyn and Walter and talks about his amazing story of being a US Marine, Rapper, his work with Veterans, and his battle with cancer.An inspirational story you don't want to miss!

FilAm Creative's: Voices LBCC Expo Special

Jun 29th, 2019 42m 59s

Hold on to your hats, claws, wands and swords! FAC: Voices is LIVE at the Long Beach Comic Con Expo! Emmy Award winning VFX artist Mark AJ Nazal comes back to chat about being Fil-Ams in comics, TV, and film, along with first time Voices guest,

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 22: VOICES SEASON 1 RECAP SPECIAL!

Jun 24th, 2019 45m

Not your typical Voices episode! Hosts Arlyn Dela Pena and Walter Talens go from interviewers to interviewees! With special guest host, Arnold Basingat, take a look back on season 1, get to know the hosts, and find out what's in store for seaso

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 21: Film, TV, Video Game Music Composer Jonathan Wandag

May 21st, 2019 55m 48s

Last episode of Season 1 of Voices and it's a good one! We sit down with Film, TV, Videogame music composer Jonathan Wandag. Insightful, entertaining, and hilarious, Jonathan explains how he got into composing and more!Thanks to the cast and

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 20: Special Mini-pod with Justin Foronda, Owner of Hifi Kitchen

Mar 18th, 2019 19m 32s

A very special interview with HiFi Kitchen's chef/owner Justin Foronda! After filling up on vegan la'ing, Filipino spaghetti, and more...Walter and Arlyn chat with Justin about his road from Bboy, RN, to opening up his own restaurant to help fo

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 19: Patrick Epino - Director, Actor, Podcaster, Webmaster

Mar 13th, 2019 51m 59s

In this latest episode, Arlyn De La Pena and Walter Talens are joined by filmmaker Patrick Epino. Patrick discusses his latest acting role in the independent movie "Bitter Melon", his work as part of National Film Society, and so much more.

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 18: Gabe De Guzman - Dancer, choreographer, & Mouseketeer for a new generation of FilAms

Feb 12th, 2019 37m 32s

Today on Voices, if you haven’t heard of him, you’re about to. He’s a dancer, choreographer, actor, and one of the members of the Mickey Mouse Club, currently known as “Club Mickey Mouse” Gabe De Guzman is here talking with Arlyn and Walter abo

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 17: Rain Valdez

Jan 10th, 2019 48m 9s

In this latest episode of Voices, Arlyn and Walter are joined by actress, producer, writer, filmmaker Rain Valdez. Rain talks about how she got her start in Hollywood, the challenges of being a trans actress, and her big break on Amazon Studio

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 16: Filipino AF

Jan 2nd, 2019 52m 5s

Happy New Year!New Year, new eps! This marks our first episode of the final batch of episodes for Season 1. Arlyn and Walter are joined by Joy Regullano, Allyn Pintal, and Erich Tamola the team behind hit comedy Improv and Sketch show Filipi

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 15 : Aqui Soriano Versoza, Executive Director Pilipino Workers Center

Sep 6th, 2018 44m 14s

In this special episode, Arlyn and Walter sit down with the executive director of the Pilipino Workers Center, Aqui Soriano Versoza. The Pilipino Worker’s Center, also known as the PWC, has been an amazing sponsor for Voices and our parent orga

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 14: Rachel Leyco, Filmmaker, Mental Health Advocate

Aug 23rd, 2018 50m 6s

This week, a different kind of representation, and a champion for mental health de-stigmatization: filmmaker, Youtuber Rachel Leyco joins Voices! Along with hosts Walter and Arlyn, they tackle mental health and its place (or absence) in the Asi

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 13: Ralph Degala, Masterchef Season 9 Contestant

Aug 10th, 2018 57m 23s

This week, Voice’s Hosts Arlyn and Walter sit down with accountant turned Masterchef season 9 contestant Ralph Xavier Degala! This self-proclaimed Houston “Trillipino” talks with us about his place in the Filipino food movement, Youtube controv

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 12: Mark Nazal, Emmy Award Winning VFX Artist

Aug 2nd, 2018 55m 18s

Emmy-winning VFX artist Mark Nazal gets nostalgic with hosts Walter and Arlyn on this week’s episode of FAC: “Voices”. From animating fireballs in his childhood bedroom, watching obscure Filipino films that only Arlyn has heard about, to leadin

FilAm Creative Voices Ep 11: Tim Cruz, Director

Jul 13th, 2018 54m 2s

Tim Cruz joins FAC voices to talk about his start in the film business. From his early days doing wedding videos to make ends meet, To directing feature films. Tim Cruz opens up about dealing with personal tragedies and starting over. Join us f

FilAm Creative Voices Ep10: Mia Cortez, owner Studio In The Sky Productions

Jun 23rd, 2018 57m 3s

From MTV dancer, to producer, to badass female entrepreneur , and mover and shaker in Hollywood, Mia Cortez knows what she wants and knows how to get it done.Walter and Arlyn sit down with Mia and they have a fun time discussing Mia's journey,

FilAm Creative Voices Ep9: JR De Guzman. Comic, Actor, Musician

Jun 15th, 2018 1h 6m

Comedian JR De Guzman, joins Walter and Arlyn to talk about how he got his start, his road from NBC to Netflix, how he handles hecklers, his ambition to be a Filipino Childish Gambino, and how the phrase "What's your 5 year plan?" helped him wi

FilAm Creative Voices Ep8: Aina Dumlao. Director, Actress, "Diwa" , "Ballers", "MacGyver"

May 31st, 2018 51m 38s

In our latest pod, Walter and Arlyn are joined by director, actress, filmmaker, Aina Dumlao. She talks about her independent film "Diwa", her roles on shows like MacGyver, Ballers, and how she's using art to tell important stories about societ

FilAm Creative Voices Ep7: MARVEL STUDIOS Senior Visual Development Concept Artist Anthony Francisco

May 24th, 2018 1h 16m

FAC: Voices welcomes “a man from Marvel...” Anthony Francisco! The Marvel Studios Senior Visual Development Concept Artist (yes, thats his full title!) brings his art and his insight to the Voices podcast. Together with hosts Walter and Arlyn,

FilAm Creative Voices Ep6: LAAPFF artists, Maritte Go, Melanie Ramos, and Jon Jon Augustavo

May 20th, 2018 1h 56m

LAAPFF is over, but we spent more time with some LAAPFF filmmakers. Maritte Go, HBO's APA Visionary winner with her film "Remittance". Melanie Ramos talks about her film "Limboland" , and Jon Jon Augustavo talks about his film "Just a Kid from

FilAm Creative Voices Ep5: LAAPFF artists, Alexandra Cuerdo, Jeremy Sistoso, and Cath Gulick

May 4th, 2018 1h 40m

This week, we have a megapodcast with artists whose films made it into the 2018 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. Director Alexandra Cuerdo and producer Rey Cuerdo of "ULAM: Main Dish" documentary about Filipino food. Jeremy Sistoso, d

FilAm Creative Voices Ep4: Mary Grant The Filipina. Youtuber, Voice Over Artist, Entertainer

Apr 26th, 2018 46m 17s

On this week's episode, Arlyn and Walter sit down with Mary Grant, aka Mary Grant the Filipina, whose viral Youtube hits have been viewed millions of times. Mary talks about her unique upbringing, how she started on Youtube, and how she is bui

FilAm Creative Voices Ep3: A.J. Calomay, Editor, Producer, Connector

Apr 19th, 2018 48m 39s

On this week's episode of FILAM CREATIVE: VOICES, Arlyn and Walter are joined by special guest Filipino American A.J. Calomay of Xylophone films, Producer of "Lumpia 2" and assistant editor of "Mr. Robot" (previously "DC's Legends of Tomorrow,"