Filipino Pop Culture
This iconic mascot of a Filipino fast‑food chain is known for its red suit and big smile.
Who is Jollibee?
This classic Filipino dish is made by simmering meat in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns.
What is adobo?
This band sang the 90s hit “Ligaya.”
Who is the Eraserheads?
Coco Martin starred in this long-running action-drama inspired by a classic FPJ film.
What is “Ang Probinsyano”?
This Korean survival series features deadly children’s games.
What is “Squid Game”?
This popular noontime show segment features contestants singing with missing song lyrics.
What is “Sing Galing” or “The Singing Bee”?
A hot soup with beef shank and bone marrow, known for its rich flavor.
What is bulalo?
Known for their emotional rock ballads, this band popularized “Forevermore.”
Who is Side A?
This 2013 family drama became iconic for the Salazar sisters’ confrontations.
What is “Four Sisters and a Wedding”?
This sci-fi adventure series follows kids in Hawkins battling supernatural forces.
What is “Stranger Things”?
This P‑Pop boy group gained international attention with hits like “Bazinga” and “Mapa.”
Who is SB19?
This purple yam dessert became globally famous, often used in ice cream and pastries.
What is ube?
This 90s OPM icon sang “Kahit Kailan,” later becoming known for his smooth R&B style.
Who is South Border?
This 2022 historical-fantasy series mixes Jose Rizal’s world with modern-day elements.
What is “Maria Clara at Ibarra”?
This series features the Professor and a team wearing red jumpsuits.
What is “Money Heist” (“La Casa de Papel”)?
This viral Filipino expression means “unexpected work” and was made famous by online memes.
What is “biglaan”?
This Visayan delicacy features grilled chicken intestines often sold as street food.
What is isaw?
This female artist became a 90s icon with hits like “Torete.”
Who is Moonstar88?
This biopic starred John Arcilla as a fiery revolutionary general.
What is “Heneral Luna”?
This film stars Sandra Bullock navigating a world where people must stay blindfolded to survive.
What is “Bird Box”?
This legendary Filipino comic character, created by Mars Ravelo, has appeared in TV, movies, and comics since the 1950s.
Who is Darna?
This Ilocano vegetable dish uses bagoong and is traditionally cooked with squash, okra, and eggplant.
What is pinakbet?
This is the original lead singer of the band 'Rivermaya'.
Who is Bamboo / Bamboo Mañalac
This psychological thriller follows a woman who uncovers disturbing secrets in a remote town after returning home.
What is “Eerie”?
In this 2010 post‑apocalyptic film, Denzel Washington plays a lone traveler protecting a sacred book said to hold the key to rebuilding civilization.
What is “The Book of Eli”?