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Filipino Culture

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entertainment2 years ago

Cameron Diaz's Filipino Connection Goes Viral on TikTok

A sound bite from a 2014 interview with Cameron Diaz, where she talks about growing up with Filipinos and eating traditional Filipino dishes, has resurfaced on TikTok and is being used by Filipino users to "prove" their connection to the culture. While some are poking fun at Diaz's attempt at a Filipino accent, there is a history of Filipinos gravitating towards white Hollywood celebrities who show interest in the country and its traditions. Diaz is among many stars who have received a warm welcome in the Philippines, including Margot Robbie, Owen Wilson, and Zac Efron.

arts-and-culture2 years ago

Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist, 106, graces Vogue cover as oldest model ever.

Vogue Philippines' April issue features 106-year-old Apo Whang-Od, the oldest mambabatok (traditional tattooist) in the Philippines and a master of the 1,000-year-old "batok" tattooing technique. Whang-Od's artwork has driven waves of tattoo tourism to the Philippines, and she has passed down her knowledge to her grandnieces. She is the face of Vogue Philippines' Beauty issue, which highlights the female gaze and the strength and beauty of Filipino culture.