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FutureAncestors.tv

FutureAncestors.tv

FutureAncestors.tv is a multimedia platform and podcast that explores the Filipino American experience through the voices of those who live it. The history of the Philippines and the United States is both parallel and intertwined. A story of migration, resilience, and identity that continues to evolve. From farm fields to film sets, from nurses to next-gen creatives, artists, and innovators, generations of Filipinos have always built something bigger than themselves. Our history runs deep, across

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01:31:47

Becoming Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams with Dr. Kevin...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with Dr. Kevin Nadal, an award-winning author, educator, and one of the most influential voices in the Filipino American community. We're talking about decolonizing the mind with Dr. Kevin Nadal on identity, healing, and legacy. A distinguished professor at John Jay College and the CUNY Graduate Center, Dr. Nadal has spent his career exploring identity, mental health, intersectionality, and Filipino American psychology. From being the first openly gay

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37:28

From Passion to Progress: The Filipina Leader Behind...

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2025/10/24

Public health advocate and AAPI community leader Rachelle Perez-Ocampo (President, NAFFAA New York, co-host of Makilala TV) joins Future Ancestors to discuss caring for a community, navigating burnout, bureaucracy, and achieving big wins. From navigating pandemic motherhood to securing a federal grant to establish a Filipino community center in Little Manila, Woodside (Queens). In this episode Growing up Filipina in a majority-white neighborhood and finding identity through campus organizations

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44:51

FA Chris Franz Audio Edit

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2025/10/18

Filipino American registered nurse Christian “Chris” Franz joins hosts Jason "Encite" and Kathryn Serrano to share his powerful story about immigrating to New York as a kid to serving on the COVID-19 ICU frontlines, and why that experience pushed him to launch the Friends of Franz podcast to combat medical misinformation. Chris opens up about co-founding a nursing department at an ambulatory interventional cardiology practice, advocating for AAPI representation in healthcare and media, and turning

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38:02

Hillari Alison: Filipino-Norwegian R&B Star on...

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2025/10/10

From church performances in the Philippines to headlining in New York City, Hillari Alison is living proof that faith, family, and fearless creativity can take you anywhere. In this Future Ancestors Podcast episode, hosts Jason "Encite" and Kat Serrano sit down with the 20-year-old Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter who’s redefining R&B and soul for a new generation. Hillari shares her inspiring journey from Negros Occidental to Oslo, her viral breakout with “Desperate Soul,” and her award-winning

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19:06

Kay Sibil Backstage at SIX the Musical Playing...

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2025/10/03

In this special Future Ancestors episode, we’re in Kay’s dressing room for SIX the Musical as she's getting ready to play Catherine Howard. Sharing the heart, humor, and hustle behind the crown. Kay opens up about the unusual timing of auditioning for The Voice and SIX in the same week, why Catherine Howard’s story matters, and how she brings her Filipina identity to the stage, from a shimmering high pony to a hand-painted sampaguita eye look. We also celebrate a historic 2025 for Filipinos on

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44:05

(Part 2) From Motel Kid to “Motel Guy”: Brian Acosta...

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2025/09/26

From mixtapes to motels, hip hop history to poetry slams, here's part two of Brian Acosta’s story. Known online as the “Motel Guy,” Brian sits down with hosts Kat Serrano and Jason "Encite" on the Future Ancestors Podcast to talk about his journey from rapping at 15 to meeting Jay-Z at his family’s New Jersey motel, to navigating Hollywood, TikTok, and the poetry scene in New York City. We Talk About: Growing up in a motel that became part of hip hop history His early rap persona “Eilis” and the

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58:47

From Motel Kid to “Motel Guy”: Brian Acosta on...

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2025/09/13

On this episode of Future Ancestors, Jason & Kat sit down with Actor/comedian and "Motel Guy" Brian Acosta, who grew up in a New Jersey motel and turned that life into a mission of everyday kindness. We talk empathy, parenting, healing from trauma, and the viral “Free Room For U” movement, and a powerful update on Jolene (a guest at the motel), who was once lost to addiction, that is now hundreds of days clean and giving back, reminding us what grace can do. Listen in and find out what it means to

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41:42

The Filipino School We Need: Vanessa Manzano on...

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2025/08/05

What happens when you want to be proud of your Filipino roots but were never taught the language, the dances, or the stories? In this powerful episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with Vanessa Manzano, founder of the Filipino School of New York and New Jersey, a grassroots movement reconnecting generations to their heritage. Vanessa shares how she went from being one of the only Filipinas in her Massachusetts town to building a cultural institution that serves hundreds of Filipino Americans

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01:00:42

Protest Is Sacred: Kalamendoza on Kalayaan, Community...

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2025/07/23

In this powerful episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with cultural worker, educator, and our protest safety Kuya, Kalaya'an Mendoza, to discuss the sacredness of protest, the meaning of Kalaya'an (Freedom), and the revolutionary act of keeping one another safe. Drawing from his deep work in organizing, security culture, and Filipino liberation, Kalaya'an shares wisdom on how we show up, not just in the streets, but in community, in lineage, and through love. We reflect on the past 10+ years of

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58:54

Teaching the Invisible Race with Tony Dela Rosa:...

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with award-winning educator, poet, and author Tony Dela Rosa to unpack identity, erasure, and radical visibility through the lens of Filipino American experience. From his childhood in Oceanside and Ohio to his current doctoral work in Wisconsin, Tony shares deeply personal stories of assimilation, racialization, and resistance, including a harrowing "wrestling test" with white classmates that still lives in his body. We dive into his debut book,

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34:11

Filipino Hustle Unlocked: The Secret to Harold De...

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2025/06/24

What does it mean to rise in a space where your culture is rarely seen, and make it better because you’re in it? In this episode of the Future Ancestors Podcast, we sit down with Harold De Leon, who worked his way from food runner to General Manager of one of Florida's busiest Cheesecake Factory locations. Harold shares how service, hustle, and Filipino values helped him break expectations, lead with impact, and infuse joy and pride into everything he does. From mentoring staff to managing chaos

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30:16

Mark Agbuya on Building Filipino Pride Through...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of the Future Ancestors Podcast, we sit down with Mark Anthony Agbuya, a Brooklyn-born changemaker who turned his passion for Filipino culture into large-scale impact through sports. A former stockbroker and VP at JP Morgan turned nuclear medicine technologist, Mark is best known as the driving force behind Filipino Heritage Nights with the Brooklyn Nets, New York Yankees, and more. These events are so much more than games. They’re spaces for community pride, intergenerational

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01:10:24

Zeena Koda on Music, Motherhood & Building AAPI Legacy

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2025/05/20

From working with artists like Rico Nasty and Nipsey Hussle to leading strategy at Universal Music Group, Zeena Koda has built a bold and unapologetic career in music, media, and advocacy. In this episode of Future Ancestors, Zeena opens up about growing up Filipina in New Jersey, finding her voice in male-dominated spaces, and how motherhood and mental health have reshaped her mission. She also shares the story behind founding the Asian American Collective and what it takes to make a real impact

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36:20

Meet Emelyn Ocampo: The Filipina Who Broke Into...

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2025/05/08

From working with global stars like Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, to shaping iconic campaigns for Coachella, Rolling Loud, and 1800 Tequila, Emelyn has built a powerhouse career behind the scenes. In this episode of Future Ancestors, Emelyn shares how she fought to carve space in a male-dominated industry, the role her Filipino roots play in her work, and how she brings intention, culture, and storytelling into every project. 🎧 Go behind the scenes of major music festivals 💼 Learn how Emelyn built

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54:55

Dear Flor: Culture, Cannabis, and the Power of...

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2025/04/15

What do ube, buko pandan, and cannabis have in common? Lisa Angulo Reed. In this episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with Lisa Angulo Reed, the co-founder of Dear Flor, a Filipina-led cannabis brand making waves with edibles that spotlight Filipino flavors. From a career in advertising to building a startup with her husband, Lisa shares her experience of reclaiming identity, honoring Filipino heritage, and redefining how Filipino culture shows up in the cannabis space. We talk about: Growing

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48:58

Performing Filipina: Lianah Sta. Ana Explores...

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2025/03/18

In this episode of Future Ancestors, hosts Jason and Kat sit down with Liana Sta. Ana. She's actor, writer, cultural worker, and the 2024 recipient of the Asian American Arts Alliance Van Lier Fellowship in Theater Acting. Lianah discusses her groundbreaking musical, Performing Filipina, which explores Filipina history, culture, and resistance through a compelling blend of music and theater. Lianah, talks to us about her creative process and the significance of telling this powerful story. From her

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42:21

Kwento Comics: Cecilia and Waverly on Family,...

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2025/03/04

In this episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with the mother-daughter duo Cecilia and Waverly, the creative minds behind The Mask of Haliya. Together, they share their journey of exploring Filipino mythology and crafting a strong Filipina heroine through the lens of their independent comic. We dive into their family roots in the Philippines, how their unique strengths complement each other in their creative process, and why they chose the goddess Haliya as the main character of their story. They

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38:27

Banana Ketchup and Beyond: Unpacking Filipino Comedy...

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2025/02/18

In this episode of the Future Ancestors podcast, hosts Jason and Kat discuss Filipino comedy with Patricia Dinglasan, creator of the hit series Banana Ketchup. As Patricia shares her journey from comedy newbie to cultural trailblazer, she offers a fun and insightful look into how her Filipino heritage shapes her comedic voice. We talk about the unique challenges and triumphs of promoting Filipino humor to broader audiences, Patricia's role in fostering a community for AAPI comedians, and her

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44:55

Breaking Stereotypes with Monica Krystle Rose: "Sorry...

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2025/02/04

In this episode of Future Ancestors, we sit down with Monica Krystle Rose, the creative force behind the viral series “Sorry Po! I’m Not A Nurse.” Monica shares what inspired the phrase and dives into how it has sparked important conversations about breaking Filipino stereotypes, particularly the assumption that Filipinos can only excel in nursing. We explore Monica’s family roots in the Philippines, her photography, and how her artistic perspective helped shape this impactful series. Monica also

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01:03:41

Drew De Leon: Amplifying Filipino Voices in Music

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2025/01/30

Dive into the music world with Drew De Leon on the Future Ancestors podcast! This episode features Drew, a music mogul from Queens who has been pivotal in promoting Filipino artists globally. From his grassroots initiatives to top-charting projects, Drew shares his journey through the highs and lows of the music industry. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned enthusiast, join us for an engaging conversation full of insights, inspirations, and a deep dive into the dynamic realms of music

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