Theater, Representation, and Community with Multi-Hyphenate Artist Michelle Aguillon
BOSFilipinos Podcast
Today’s guest is Michelle Aguillon. Michelle is a theater artist, producer, director, actor, writer, and sometimes scenic designer. In this episode, we talk about Michelle’s career path in theater, the challenges of representation in theater, particularly for Asian Americans, and her efforts to diversify casting and provide opportunities for people color. We also chat about her upcoming projects in greater Boston. I’m so excited for you all to get to know her. Enjoy! Stay in touch: BOSFilipinos - IG: , Email: Michelle Aguillon - IG: Key links: Asian American...
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Catching Up With Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer & Owner of gather here, Virginia B. Johnson
BOSFilipinos Podcast
This episode's guest is Virginia B. Johnson. Virginia is a costume designer and the owner of gather here in Inman Square, which is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the interview, we dive into her journey from a naval base in the Philippines to Greater Boston, her career in costume design, and the origins of her shop, gather here. We also talk about the importance of community to Virginia and her work, and her recent Emmy nomination. Stay in touch: BOSFilipinos - IG: , Email: Virginia B. Johnson - IG: for behind the scenes pics, cats, food, gardens // LinkedIn: gather...
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Ellie Tiglao & Lani Asunciòn on Transmuting Imperialism's Impact: A Culinary & Visual Exchange
BOSFilipinos Podcast
Trish Fontanilla, BOSfilipinos co-founder and host of the podcast, welcomes cultural practitioner Ellie Tiglao and artist Lani Asunciòn to discuss their new project. Their upcoming event, "Transmuting Imperialism: A Visual and Culinary Exchange," features Filipino communal dining, projection mapping, and multi-disciplinary performance exploring cultural identity and resistance. Stay in touch: BOSFilipinos - IG: @bosfilipinos, Email: Ellie - Email: Lani - IG: @lani.asuncion Kwentu - IG: @makingkwentu Event tickets -
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Katie Says Goodbye
BOSFilipinos Podcast
Kaitlin Milliken hosts her final episode of the show. In it, she shares a personal essay on her Boston experience.
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A BOSFilipinos Update
BOSFilipinos Podcast
BOSFilipinos is turning 5 this year! In this episode, we’ll look ahead and share what you can expect from our group in 2022. Trish Fontanilla, who runs BOSFilipinos, joins us for this episode.
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Celebrating Religion and Culture with the Filipino Apostolate of Boston
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For many Catholic Filipinos, religious life means celebrating the ways that their heritage and religion intersect. Father Alex Castro discusses Filipino religious traditions and the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Boston.
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Aldrin Agas on Culinary Pop-ups and Filipino Cooking Tips
BOSFilipinos Podcast
Aldrin Agas, chef and owner of Kuya’s Cooking, joins us to talk about his own culinary journey and tips for improving your kitchen chops. That includes how he launched his catering and popup business, where to get ingredients for your Filipino pantry, and how to get your hands on recipes.
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The History of Filipinos in Boston
BOSFilipinos Podcast
In this episode, we discuss when Filipinos first came to Massachusetts, as well as the organizations that create communities to bind them together. Guests include Richard Chu of University of Massachusetts Amherst and Mary Talusan of California State University Dominguez Hills.
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Inside Iskwelahang Pilipino, the Longest Running Filipino Cultural School in Mass.
BOSFilipinos Podcast
IP is the longest continuously running Filipino cultural school in the US. Today, the completely volunteer run program serves students between pre-K all the way through high school with a variety of cultural programming. That includes language, cooking, dance, and a rondalla music program.
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Michele Garlit on Moving and Making Boston Home
BOSFilipinos Podcast
September 1st is when most of the leases in Boston begin. People across town are making their apartments and brownstones feel like home — including many who are moving here for the first time. In this episode, Michele Garlit shares tips for moving, apartment hunting, getting settled and making friends. Michele is a law student at Suffolk University. Listen for more.
info_outlineIf you’ve ever been to a BOSFilipinos event, you definitely know Trish Fontanilla. She’s the one running the show. She’s also the person who does most of the BOSFilipinos spotlights and the group’s newsletter.
In this episode of our podcast, we put Trish on the other side of the interview and ask her about founding BOSFilipinos. Trish also shares her experience growing up as a Filipino American in New Jersey — including why she grew up with two birthday parties.