Mai Fanglayan

Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan is Best New Actress at 2019 Urduja Film Festival

Mai Fanglayan, 23, has received yet another accolade for her “Tanabata’s Wife” role. The Igorot actress was named Best New Actress at the sixth edition of Urduja Film Festival. "Thank you so much, Urduja Film Festival, for choosing me as your Best New Actress," Fanglayan stated. "Thank you so much, 'Tanabatas Wife,' for the opportunity … Continue reading Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan is Best New Actress at 2019 Urduja Film Festival

Igorot beauty queen Kimi Mugford signs with Universal Record Philippines

Miss Multinational Asia 2018 Kimilei Wangdali Mugford is not joining another beauty pageant anytime soon. For now, the Canadian-Igorot beauty queen will be busy with her singing career as she recently signed with Universal Records Philippines. Mugford grew up in London, Ontario, Canada. Her father is Canadian while her mother is Igorot. "My mom is … Continue reading Igorot beauty queen Kimi Mugford signs with Universal Record Philippines

Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan nominated Urian Best Actress with Anne Curtis, Nadine Lustre, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Pokwang

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino announced the nominees for the 42nd Gawad Urian on May 8, 2019. One of the nominees is Igorot actor Maribeth "Mai" Fanglayan. For playing the title role in "Tanabata's Wife," Fanglayan is nominated as Best Actress in the 2019 Gawad Urian. She will be competing against "Oda sa Wala" actress … Continue reading Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan nominated Urian Best Actress with Anne Curtis, Nadine Lustre, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Pokwang

Igorot film ‘Sayote Man’ competes at Singkuwento International Film Festival 2019

"Sayote Man" is one of the official entries to the fourth edition of Singkuwento International Film Festival. All of the short film's cast and crew members are of Igorot descent. Filmed in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, "Sayote Man" uses three languages namely Kankanaey, Filipino and English. It stars Austin Docyogen in the titular role. Docyogen's "Sayote … Continue reading Igorot film ‘Sayote Man’ competes at Singkuwento International Film Festival 2019

Miss Multinational Philippines Kimi Mugford is proud Canadian-Igorot

On January 10, 2019, Kimi Mugford, 18, arrived in India where she is set to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2019. In her introduction video, she mentions how proud she is of her Igorot roots. "I am Filipino with Igorot heritage," Mugford says. "My family has roots in Bangnin, Bauko, Mountain Province. My mother … Continue reading Miss Multinational Philippines Kimi Mugford is proud Canadian-Igorot

50 shades of Catriona Gray’s boyfriend Clint Bondad

Clint Bondad is the boyfriend of newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Get to know more about him with these 50 things: Catriona Gray, Clint Bondad He was born in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany. He is half-German, half-Filipino. His German father's family name is Wachsmuth. His mother Jane Bondad is Igorot. His mother is … Continue reading 50 shades of Catriona Gray’s boyfriend Clint Bondad

Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan stars in Sinai Hamada’s ‘Tanabata’s Wife’ film adaptation

Playing the title role in “Tanabata’s Wife” is Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan. It is a film adaptation of the classic short story by Japanese-Filipino author Sinai Hamada of the same name. Fanglayan is a Mass Communication graduate of Saint Louis University in Baguio City. Both of her parents are from Mountain Province. In an exclusive … Continue reading Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan stars in Sinai Hamada’s ‘Tanabata’s Wife’ film adaptation

Igorot warrior Geje Eustaquio: Anybody can be a world champion

Hailing from Baguio City, Philippines, Igorot warrior Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio became the ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion on January 26, 2018. In front of his countrymen at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, he won his rematch with former ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat “The Kazakh” Akhtemov of Kazakhstan at … Continue reading Igorot warrior Geje Eustaquio: Anybody can be a world champion