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This past October, I produced an educational panel discussion and networking event for the Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival held at the Cinemark Cinemas at the South Bay Pavilion Mall featuring special guest panelists bridging the Philippines and Hollywood who represent the craft and the business sides of being a working actor. Actors Panel Discussion: "From Aspiration To Action: What Does It Take To Be A Working Actor" Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Ruben Maria Soriquez (Of Sinners & Saints, ABS-CBN's Dolce Amore) - Bernardo Bernardo (Imbisibol, Home Along da Riles) - Sheila Tejada (Sequins, Showtime's Ray Donovan, Driving While Black) - Abe Pagtama (Lolo Pepe, Kamera obskura, The Diplomat Hotel, Rekorder) Moderater: Angel Qinan CLICK BELOW TO WATCH: That was my second actors panel I assembled together in 2017. The first one was my third panel I produced this year for FilAm Creative back in June at the Clubhouse in Hollywood. The special guest panelists were with: Vincent Rodriguez III, Actor/Singer; (The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, ABC's Designated Survivor) Angela Relucio, Actress; (CBS' Code: Black, History Channel's SIX , Casual Encounters, The Cabining) Manny Jacinto, Actor; (NBC's The Good Place, ABC's Once Upon A Time, The Romeo Section) Aina Dumlao, Actress; (CBS' MacGyver, IFC's Brockmire, HBO's Ballers, ABC's The Fosters) Moderater: Maurus Dumalaog CLICK BELOW TO WATCH:
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WHAT YOU DON'T SAY Screens at WeOwnthe8th's 4th Anniversary, October 5 at The Great Company9/18/2017 On Thursday, October 5, 2017, WeOwnthe8th will be celebrating four years at the Great Company in Downtown Los Angeles. There will be food from Seoul Sausage Company. There will also be lechon! After the 7:00pm social, they will be starting the night off with a 7:45pm screening of Rawmix Productions' WHAT YOU DON'T SAY written (with Bernard Badion) and directed by Rommel Andaya. Carlin James, Mari Lauren, Dante Basco, Erica Juliet, Michael Kuya, Joy Regullano, Sheila Tejada, Junot Lee, Jaclyn Aimee, Dante Swain, Melanie Padernal, Edwin A. Santos and Lianne Lin fill out the cast. With songs from AJ Rafael.  At 8:15pm after the screening, an Asians on TV Panel will follow featuring Ritesh Rajan ("Stitchers"), Sujata Day ("Insecure"), Forrest Wheeler ("Fresh off the Boat") and Nikki SooHoo ("Heathers").   Created and produced by Edwin A. Santos, FilAm Creative hosts the 3rd Annual Hollywood Actors Panel for Actors -- a panel discussion and networking event featuring our special industry guest panelists who represent the craft of acting across the board while shining a spotlight towards Filipino American talent in entertainment and media today. Hear the panelists discuss about their explorations of the process and profession of acting; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry. Get a chance to ask the panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. INDUSTRY PANELISTS INCLUDE: - Vincent Rodriguez III currently stars as ‘Josh Chan’ in the critically-acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe winning CW musical comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/meet-actor-vincent-rodriguez-iii-of-the-cws-crazy-ex-girlfriend-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Angela Relucio is most known as ‘Nurse Risa Park’ in the CBS medical drama, Code Black. She is also known for her role as ‘Navy Intelligence Officer, Lt. Camille Fung,’ in the Weinstein Company’s series, Six on History. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/20/meet-actor-angela-relucio-of-cbs-code-black-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Manny Jacinto stars weekly opposite Kristen Bell and Ted Danson in the hit NBC comedy, 'The Good Place as ‘Jason Mendoza,’ a deceased Filipino DJ and small-time drug dealer from Florida who was mistaken for silent Buddhist monk from Taiwan, ‘Jianyu Li.’ https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/13/meet-actor-manny-jacinto-of-nbcs-the-good-place-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Aina Dumlao can be seen on CBS' MacGyver as 'Andi Lee.' Since then, she has appeared in IFC’s Brockmire and ABC’s Last Man Standing. She is soon-to-be-seen as ‘Natalie’ in three episodes of the upcoming Season 3 of HBO’s Ballers starring Dwayne Johnson and the upcoming Season 5 of FreeForm’s The Fosters. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/06/meet-actress-aina-dumlao-of-cbs-macgyver-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ The panel will be moderated by Maurus Dumalaog. The event takes place at the Clubhouse. FREE ADMISSION BUT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. FilAm Creative (FAC) is an all volunteer community organization dedicated to the advancement of Filipino-Americans in entertainment and media.  I was at KSCI-18 Studios this morning with Abe Pagtama and Gabe Pagtama in West Los Angeles for interview about our upcoming encore screening of Fil-Am Creations: A Filmmaker Movement tomorrow evening at Regency Theaters' Valley Plaza 6 in NoHo for Kat Iniba's new television show, Generation NOW. The interview aired later today on LA-18. Join hostess Elle Latham and her guest Edwin A. Santos (Samurai Cop 2) in this long-awaited Oscar Edition episode of Super Awkward Funcast as they discuss Oscar-worthy films from Moonlight to Captain Fantastic, The Young Pope, the Grammys and more! Your Academy Awards rundown before this Sunday's live event! To listen to the show, click the link here: http://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hneux-67cfe9 Or, you can activate the podcast player above. You can also listen to it on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-16-academy-awards-edition/id672079467?i=1000381367198&mt=2  SEATING IS LIMITED!! PLEASE RSVP at: filamcreative@gmail.com ** Created and produced by Edwin A. Santos, FilAm Creative hosts the 2nd Annual Hollywood Actors Panel for Actors -- a panel discussion and networking event featuring our special industry guest panelists who represent the craft of acting across the board. Hear the panelists discuss about their explorations of the process and profession of acting; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry. Get a chance to ask the panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. INDUSTRY PANELISTS INCLUDE: - Nico Santos (actor / stand-up comedian): Nico Santos stars as ‘Mateo’ as the new employee at Cloud 9, on NBC’s new hit comedy Superstore (recently renewed for a second season). https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/hollywood-actors-panel-june-4-2016-meet-actor-stand-up-comedian-nico-santos-of-nbcs-superstore/ - Dea Vise (casting director, CSA): A 17-year veteran and a member of the Casting Society of America, Dea has cast from I, Robot to God's Not Dead 2. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/hollywood-actors-panel-june-4-2016-meet-casting-director-dea-vise-csa/ - Tess Paras (actress / writer / producer): Tess is known for her viral videos Typecast, What If Catcalls Were Cheeseburgers? and Fusion Comedy's Make Your Face Great Again Makeup Tutorial. She is currently appearing on the CW’s critically-raved musical comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend introducing the first Filipino American family to appear on broadcast primetime television. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/hollywood-actors-panel-june-4-2016-meet-actresswriterproducer-tess-paras-of-the-cws-crazy-ex-girlfriend/ - Phil Brock (talent manager): Phil is not only a talent manager, but also the founder of Studio Talent Group since 1994. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2016/06/02/hollywood-actors-panel-june-4-2016-meet-talent-manager-phil-brock-studio-talent-group/ The panel will be moderated by Edward J. Mallillin (co-founder of FilAm Creative and serves on its Board of Directors. His credits include "Brown Soup Thing" [writer/director] and "Flipped Switch" [host/producer]. An outspoken advocate for education, he is the creator of "Rumor on the Playground," a multimedia assignment). Saturday, June 4, 2016 From 12pm to 2pm THE CLUBHOUSE IMPROV http://www.clubhouseimprov.com/ 1607 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90027 * (between Hollywood & Sunset, inside and next door, right of Jons Marketplace. Free parking available inside the Jons Marketplace parking lot). The Vermont / Sunset Red Line Metro Station is located nearby. FREE ADMISSION -- but donations welcome! FilAm Creative (FAC) is an all volunteer community organization dedicated to the advancement of Filipino-Americans in entertainment and media. Newsletter subscription: filamcreative@gmail.com  SEATING IS LIMITED!! PLEASE RSVP at: filamcreative@gmail.com ** Created and produced by Edwin A. Santos, FilAm Creative hosts the Hollywood Actors Panel for Actors -- a panel discussion and networking event featuring our special industry guest panelists who represent the craft of acting across the board. Hear the panelists discuss about their explorations of the process and profession of acting; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry. Get a chance to ask the panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. INDUSTRY PANELISTS INCLUDE: - Billy DaMota (casting director, CSA). He has cast more than a hundred of films, TV shows, plays, music vides, commercials, "God's Not Dead," "America's Most Wanted," "Above The Law." https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/hollywood-actors-panel-september-19-2015-industry-guest-panelist-casting-director-billy-damota-csa/ - Janet Tscha (talent agent at Arlene Thornton & Associates). She is also Head of the On-Camera Department. She loves working with performers and takes pride in seeing her clients in the media everyday. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/hollywood-actors-panel-sept-19-2015-industry-guest-panelist-janet-tscha-talent-agent-of-arlene-thornton-associates/ - Tess Paras (actress / writer) known for her viral videos “Typecast” and “What If Catcalls Were Cheeseburgers?” She is currently recurring on The Disney Channel's "Girl Meets World" and most recognized for her role as “Dana Tomas” on NBC’s hit drama, "Grimm" - introducing the first Filipino-American storyline on primetime television. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/hollywood-actors-panel-sept-19-2015-industry-guest-panelist-working-actress-tess-paras/ - Eugene Cordero (actor / comedian) who teaches long-form improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. He regularly performs as a member of THE SMOKES - every Monday night - as well in Toledo Rep and ASSSSCAT at UCB, too. He has appeared in various films and television shows including "Kings of Summer," "Drunk History," "Kroll Show," and "Silicon Valley." He currently plays Officer Michael Newman in Paul Feig's Yahoo Screen original show, "Other Space." https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/hollywood-actors-panel-sept-19-2015-industry-guest-panelist-eugene-cordero-actorcomedianteacher/ The panel will be moderated by Edward J. Mallillin (co-founder of FilAm Creative and serves on its Board of Directors. His credits include "Brown Soup Thing" [writer/director] and "Flipped Switch" [host/producer]. An outspoken advocate for education, he is the creator of "Rumor on the Playground," a multimedia assignment). Saturday, September 19, 2015 From 12pm to 2pm THE CLUBHOUSE IMPROV http://www.clubhouseimprov.com/ 1607 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90027 * (between Hollywood & Sunset, inside and next door, right of Jons Marketplace. Free parking available inside the Jons Marketplace parking lot). FREE ADMISSION -- but donations welcome! FilAm Creative (FAC) is an all volunteer community organization dedicated to the advancement of Filipino-Americans in entertainment and media. Newsletter subscription: filamcreative@gmail.com On Monday, June 29th in the Toluca Lake area, Edwin took part of FilAm Creative's campaign appearing (and later, editing) video promos for the non-profit organization's soon-to-be-launch online channel, BIDYO. FilAm Creative is a community organization dedicated to advancing Filipino Americans in entertainment and media, and BIDYO will feature original content created by Filipino Americans. Below is the finished product that premiered online earlier today. This is the first of three video promos airing the month of July, 2015. BIDYO is putting out a call for project proposals. The first season will focus on low-budget video projects. Each video will be five minutes or less, and can be a standalone project or part of a series. All genres are welcome.
Content must strive to fit the pillars of our channel: – A Filipino-American voice: the subject matter, onscreen talent, or creators – Enlightening: we learn/experience something new – Compelling: it’s unique and interesting To qualify, email your name to bidyotv@gmail.com with “BIDYO proposal” in the subject line. You will be emailed back with submission instructions. For more information, click here: https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2015/06/28/filam-creative-launching-2-online-video-channels/ Deadline to submit back your proposal is Friday, July 17th at 11:59pm If you missed the Cast Interview of NO REGRETS on television at Halo Halo with Kat Iniba, you can go to my Media Page by either clicking the Media Tab below the top banner above OR, just by clicking here: http://www.edwin-a-santos.com/media.html 
Thank you to Halo Halo with Kat Iniba for having No Regrets on the show!  Host Kat Iniba with Edwin A. Santos, Julia Boyd, Sheila Tejada, Tommy Le, Luke Y. Thompson and Jesse Hlubik. Our interview will air Tuesday, October 28 at 3:00pm on Hawaii's KIKU-TV Channel 20 and at 4:30pm on Los Angeles' KSCI-TV Channel 18. NO REGRETS is a comedy-drama about an end of a marriage and the effects it has towards everyone else moving forward. Created and produced by Edwin A. Santos (Mad Cowgirl, Flipped Switch) and starring Edwin A. Santos (Blue Dream), Sheila Tejada (In Da Cut), Julia Boyd (Shameless), Jesse Hlubik (All Cheerleaders Die, I Know Who Killed Me), Kiyomi Fukazawa (Next Time On Lonny), Luke Y. Thompson (The Human Race) and Tommy Le.
Series premiere begins Wednesday, October 29, 2014 on YouTube and Vimeo Plus. And, every Wednesday for eight weeks thereafter. |
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