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SBS Australia
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 25 May 2025
Flood-hit communities in New South Wales begin the process of recovery. National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May to 3 June, presents Australians with the opportunity to learn more about the nation's shared histories, cultures and achievements. Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new Cardinal of Albano, one of the seven most important dioceses in Europe. A couple of Filipino celebrities attended the Cannes Film Festival. Marina Summers become the first Filipino drag queen to walk the festival's red carpet. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit or stream on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Youtube Podcasts , and SBS Audio app.


GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Marina Summers champions Filipino craftsmanship at Cannes Film Festival
Marina Summers is repping the Philippines hard at the Cannes Film Festival! For her second look at the prestigious event, the "Drag Race Philippines" alum donned an exquisite gold gown made by Filipino designer Rajo Laurel, which featured wave-like elements. "Forever your golden girl," she said in the caption. In her post, Marina shared her star-struck moment at the event, meeting the iconic Angelina Jolie, who told Marina she looked gorgeous. Reposting Marina's Instagram, Rajo could only exclaim, "what joy!" The drag artist made history at the Cannes Film Festival as the first Filipina drag artist to walk its red carpet. Marina starred in the second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World" in 2024 and finished in third place. She was the only Asian contestant on the show, where she showcased Filipino culture all throughout. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News

GMA Network
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Marina Summers walks red carpet of Cannes Film Festival
Marina Summers was among the stars who graced the first day of the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet. On Facebook, the Filipina drag artist shared photos of herself looking glamorous in a black one-shoulder dress by Mark Bumgarner. 'So so so honored to be the first Filipina drag queen to be invited to walk the red carpet of [Cannes Film Festival]. Such a big moment to be repping for the Filipino Drag and Queer community in the sea of people on the red carpet,' Marina wrote in the caption. 'Thank you so much for making herstory with me [Mark], [Earl Semitara], [Michele Marie Bumgarner]. I OWE YOU THIS BIG TIME! I will forever treasure this moment! love you!' Marina starred in the second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World" in 2024 and finished in third place. She was the only Asian contestant on the show, where she showcased Filipino culture all throughout. Marina was also a frontrunner, having won three Ru Badges in the first six episodes. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News