Cebu City, PHILIPPINES – October is Filipino American History Month , a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of Filipinos who have lived in the United States. With so many of our kababayans now calling the U.S.
home, it’s a great time to reflect on how they’ve shaped the country and continue to make their mark—especially the up-and-coming younger generation. With that in mind, several notable Filipino-American artists are gaining significant attention from their global fans, especially their Filipino supporters. Let’s highlight some of them and the industries where they currently excel.
Fashion and entertainment industry In 2018, Fashion icon Kelsey Alaine Merritt made history as the first Filipino-American to walk in the prestigious Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Born in Pampanga to a Filipina mother and an American father of French, German, British, and Irish descent, Merritt continues to represent her diverse heritage on the international stage. She recently attended the September-October Paris Fashion Week for several luxury fashion brands.
21-year-old popstar princess Olivia Rodrigo is currently making waves online with her eclectic pop music, which resonates with many young women today, especially her fellow Gen Zs. In a 2023 episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Filipino-American artist dives into her journey in showbiz, chatting about her early acting days, her creative process as a musician, and more. She opens up a.
