🎙️ Season 2, Episode 7: Janet Nepales – A Life of Stories, Stars, and Strength

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Janet Susan R. Nepales, a trailblazing journalist, devoted mother, and proud Filipina. Janet shares her incredible journey from Quezon City, Philippines, to becoming an award-winning journalist and the first Filipina member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.

Janet reflects on her early days as a writer from the Philippines, her move to Los Angeles, and her groundbreaking career covering Hollywood's biggest names. She also opens up about balancing her professional achievements with her personal life, including her loving partnership with her husband, Ruben Nepales, and raising their two daughters, Bianca Nicole and Rafaella Angelica.

Learn more about Janet Nepales:

https://goldenglobes.com/voting-member/janet-susan-r-nepales/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetrnepales

Her Book:

https://www.amazon.com/FASHION-Filipino-Hollywood-Rodriguez-Nepales/dp/B09WCDKRC7

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

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#LoidaLewis #JanetNepales #GoldenGlobes #FilipinoJournalists #FilipinaEmpowerment #HollywoodInsider #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #HFPA #FilipinoRepresentation

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 6: From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood: The Journey of Ruben Nepales

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Ruben Nepales, an award-winning journalist and Hollywood correspondent. Ruben takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming one of the most respected voices in entertainment journalism.

Ruben shares the story of his early years, his breakthrough into the industry, and how his dedication to storytelling paved the way for his success. He also opens up about his experiences interviewing A-list celebrities and the lessons he learned along the way. His coffee table book, Through a Writer's Lens, released during the pandemic, is a collection of candid photos with some of Hollywood's biggest stars he has chronicled throughout his career.

In this episode, Ruben also discusses the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), which he and his wife, Janet, founded to celebrate Filipino cinema and strengthen ties between Hollywood and the Philippines. His passion for Filipino culture and film continues to shine through in both his journalistic work and his efforts to elevate the Filipino film industry on the global stage.

Learn more about Ruben Nepales:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubenNepales

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubenvnepales

Through a Writer’s Lens: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Writers-Lens-Ruben-Nepales/dp/B08XXY3VP4

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #RubenNepales #HollywoodJournalist #FilipinoCinema #ManilaInternationalFilmFestival #MIFF #ThroughAWritersLens #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #FilipinoJournalists #MrHollywood #HollywoodReporter #Rappler

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5: The Power of Representation with Lou Diamond Phillips

In this insightful episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with the acclaimed actor, director, and author Lou Diamond Phillips. Born at the Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines to a Filipino mother and an American father of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent, Lou has forged a path as a powerful advocate for diverse representation in Hollywood. Known for his iconic roles in La Bamba, Stand and Deliver, and Young Guns, Lou has been a trailblazer for Asian and Indigenous representation in film and television.

Lou shares the inspiration behind his recent literary work, including his sci-fi novels Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira and The Tinderbox: Underground Movement. He opens up about his creative journey, the importance of authentic storytelling, and his dedication to breaking down cultural barriers through his work.

Learn more about Lou Diamond Phillips:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087526065669

Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira: https://www.amazon.com/Tinderbox-Soldier-Lou-Diamond-Phillips/dp/1949890538

The Tinderbox: Underground Movement: https://www.amazon.com/Tinderbox-Underground-Lou-Diamond-Phillips/dp/1964505003

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #LouDiamondPhillips #FilipinoRepresentation #HollywoodDiversity #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #StandAndDeliver #LaBamba #RepresentationMatters #Tinderbox