Famous Filipino-Americans
Who is Fe Del Mundo?
Translated as "whatever happens, happens." Many people believe the phrase is thought to originate from the Tagalog word bathala, which means "god." Reflects the attitude of entrusting faith to God.
What is bahala na?
What your mom says when you say something she doesn't agree with.
What is "Bahala ka sa buhay mo!"?
The forced march of thousands of Filipinos and Americans under the Japanese forces during World War II, where they walked 60 miles in scorching heat to get to a prison camp.
What is the Bataan Death March?
A belief that Asian Americans have achieved academic and socioeconomic success in the United States through hard work regardless of their minority status.
What is the model minority stereotype?
He is a Filipino-American Story Artist at Pixar and the writer and director of Pixar SparkShort's Float.
Who is Bobby Rubio?
Translated as "getting along with each other or being united in a group." An interpersonal relationship where people are friendly with each other.
What is pakikisama?
What is "Because it's TUBIG"?
The war that began Filipino independence sentiments. A general during this war was named Luna.
Philippine American War
Translates to "be in hiding" or "always in hiding." Filipinos who went overseas as tourists and then stayed on without proper papers.
What is Tago ng Tago (TNT)?
A popular R&B singer and songwriter. Her most recent release is the album "I Used to Know Her."
Who is H.E.R.?
Translated as "shameless." Traditionally used to accuse someone of having no shame.
What is walang hiya?
What is "do you have a boypren/girlpren?"
People's Power Revolution
A career that many Filipino-Americans succeeded in when they migrated to the United States in the 1960s. Filipino parents often encourage their children to pursue this career.
What is a nurse?
He was a labor organizer who fought for immigrant workers' right, notably during the Delano Grape Strike in the 1960s.
Who is Larry Itliong?
Translated as a "debt of gratitude." It is an obligation to repay a person who has done one a favor to show gratitude.
What is utang na loob?
A Filipino who has swag.
What is swagapino?
A low-income, single-room occupancy residential hotel in Manilatown in San Francisco, California that housed a large Filipino-American population. Tenants were evicted and it was demolished in the 1980s.
What is the International Hotel (I-Hotel)?
A condition that results from U.S. Pilipino youth receiving a college education and having parents who earned postsecondary degrees in foreign countries.
What is a 1.5 generation student?
The voice actor of Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender Series.
Who is Dante Basco?
Translated as "shared identity," "equality," and "being with others." The word is meant to bring Filipinos together. It is the obligation that we have towards our people.
What is kapwa?
A classic Filipino street food. Usually pig grilled pig intestine dipped in sweet and sour sauce or vinegar.
What is isaw?
The war that resulted in the possession of the Philippines from one western imperial power to another western imperial power.
Spanish American War
Filipino migrant workers, people with a Filipino citizenship who reside in another country for a limited period of employment.
What are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)?