Julian Fortaleza

Magellan at VIFF 2025

By Julian-Ray Fortaleza Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s newest feature, Magellan, takes a long look at the…
Blue Jays World Series Bound

By Julian-Ray Fortaleza For the first time in 32 years, Canada’s Blue Jays are heading to…
VIFF Update: Standing Ovation for Treasure of the Rice Terraces

By Julian-Rey Fortaleza With so many features and shorts playing at VIFF, it can be incredibly…
APO WHANG-OD DOCUMENTARY SELLS OUT ITS OPENING NIGHT

By Julian-Ray Fortaleza October 3, 2025– A documentary about legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od is making…
Filipino Films Shine at VIFF 2025

By Julian-Ray Fortaleza Vancouver’s Filipino community has four exciting offerings to look forward to at this…
Your 2025 VIFF Line-Up!

By Julian-Ray Fortaleza This year’s VIFF line-up was announced earlier this month with over 170 feature…
Pacquiao vs. Barrios ends in majority draw; fans outraged, many believe Pacquiao did enough to win

Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight against Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw, despite Pacquiao’s strong…
Alex Eala reaches Eastbourne finals

Alex Eala made history as the first Filipina in a WTA final at the Eastbourne Open,…
Undefeated Fil-Am Star returns at UFC 317

Hyder Amil, an undefeated UFC fighter, prepares for a significant match, aiming to elevate Filipino representation…
Pacquiao vs Barrios: A step too far or the greatest come back?

Manny Pacquiao returns to fight a younger champion, showcasing his historic speed against taller fighters despite…