
For Immediate Release
MGR Records-
Central Valley,California
October 13, 2014
Contact: MGR Rac
mgrrecords@yahoo.com
By Mario G. Racadio Jr.
2014 MIFA Awards presented by
#Blogtalk with #MJRacadio
(America’s First Fil-Am Hollywood Entertainment Podcasting Show)
& #MGR Records: Non-profit Organization- Empower. Creativity. Mentoring. Discover the undiscovered
MIFA: 75 Most Influential Fil-Am’s of the Year 2014
October Celebrating Filipino American History Month.
Vision: To unify Fil-Am, recognized the contributions within the community, society & empower others.
The 75 nominees according to achievements in the Fil-Am community, society and promotes Filipino Culture.
Marc Anthony Nicolas: Emmy Nominated Producer of #TheTalk /Host of #OnyourMarcShow
Janet Susan R. Nepales- Hollywood Journalist & HFPA member
Ruben Nepales- Former Chairman (2013) of HFPA Hollywood Foreign Press
#DJQBert- America’s Best DJ (2010)
Christina Luna- Talent Manager/The Luna Company
Kara Birkenstock- #StyleBites Fashionista/Producer
Oliver Oliveros- #BroadwayWorld Public Relation
RD Alba- Director
Sharon T- International Dance Diva
Sharon Tanyag
Gene Santos (Make-up artist/Filipiniana Costume Designer/Kalahi member)
Jannelle So-Perkins Host/Producer
Ron Quesada of Kulintronica- Kulintang+ EDM
Joey Guila- Stand-up Comedian
Apl De Ap- #BlackEyedPeas member/Jeepney Music
Gel Santos Relos- Balitang America
Esmeralda Padilla-Gould -#Kalahi Member/Ms. Asian Las Vegas( Mrs Category)2014/Public Figure
Dinah San Pedro- Publisher/Writer
Susan Delos Santos – Filipino Press Publisher
Eric G. – Performer/Songwriter
Rius- Performer/Songwriter
Ted Benito- Promoter/Producer
Exec. Dir. of the Apl.de.ap Foundation
Dr. Tess Mauricio- Hollywood Dermatologist
Keesa Ocampo-Lifestyle Network Public Relation
Fatima Yusuf David- Public Figure/Recording Artist
JD Charisma- Performer/Actor/Songwriter
Additional lists for MIFA Awards 2014
#ErikSpoelstra- Miami Heat Coach
#CristitaComeford- White House Executive Chef
Jackie Chavez – OPM Ambassador/Acoustic Gem
Jochael Huffman- Fashion/Magazine Make-up Artist/Stylist
Sansu Ramsey- Host/Producer
Josephine ‘Banig’ Roberto-
Performer/Songwriter
#BrunoMars- Grammy award winning recording artist
#ChadHugo of #Neptunes- Grammy award winning producer
#CherylBurke- Dancing with the Stars Champion
#VanessaHudgens- Hollywood Actress
#NicoleScherzinger of #PussyCatDolls- Multi-Platinum Recording Artist
#CherCalvin- #Emmy award winning News Anchor
#AJRafael- YouTube Superstar/Songwriter
#GTongi- Host/Producer (Kababayan Today)
#YongChavez- Reporter in Hollywood
Kenneth Barlis- Hollywood Fashion Designer
Zena Sultana Babao- Journalist for Elvis Impersonator of America
Michelle Andria- Performer/Mentor
#RobertLopez- Oscar winner of ‘Let it go’composer
#EllonaSantiago- #XFactor Finalist
John Paul Raposas- Film Maker/Producer
Elton Lugay- Community Leader/founder of TOFA-NY
Loida Nicolas Lewis- Community leader
Kris Babao- Choreographer
#MIFAAwards2014 #MIFA2014 #MIFA75
25 Additional Nominations:
for #MIFA75
Tia Carrere (2 time Grammy award winner) Actress Wayne’s World/True Lies
Lou Diamond Philips – Actor “King and I”/La Bamba
Mark Dacascos – Actor/Host- Hawaii Five-O and Iron Chef America
Angela Perez Baraquio – Miss America 2001 – just published her first book.
Jessica Sanchez – highest Fil-Am finalist on American Idol
Jon Jon Briones – Theater Actor/”Miss Saigon” in London
Rob Bonta – first Fil-Am elected Ca. State Assemblyman
Eddie Angeles – First Fil-Am appointed to TSA by President Obama
Fritz Friedman – first Fil-Am appointed to California Humanities Commission by Governor Brown
Tony Olaes – Exec. Dir. of Gawad Kalinga – USA
Dado Banatao – Fil-Am tech whiz (multi-millionaire) and Chairman of PhilDev
Shay Mitchell – of Pretty Little Liars – just started own fashion line
Alee Vicencio Baytan (Fitness Guru/Kaba Modern)
Monique Lhullier, Oliver Tolentino, Alan del Rosario, Alexis Monsanto, David Tupas – Fashion Designers, they dresses Hollywoods A-List celebrities
Hailee Steinfeld- Oscar nominated actress
Darren Criss – (Glee) actor/singer/songwriter
Peterson Gonzaga- Public Relation/Pacific Rim Video
Fil-Am TV- Media
Sthanlee Mirador-Hollywood Photographer
Art Delpasen- Hollywood Celebrity Make-up Artist
Armi Guzman- Singer/Mentor
Stephanie Reese – International singer/actress/philanthropist
Hash Tags: #MIFA2014 #MIFA75
#MIFAAwards2014. The Top 75 MIFA Awardee will be announced end of October 2014 according to accomplishments not popularity votes. Congrats! To everyone
#MIFA75 Thank you’s
Ron Quesada
“wow thanks”
Eric G. Artist Page (Performer/Songwriter)
“Humbled n honored. Give God the glory!”
Ruben V. Nepales(Former Chairman of Hollywood Foreign Press Association 2013)
“Thank you, MJ Racadio, for understanding and no longer making this a popularity contest.”
JD Charisma(Performer/Actor/Songwriter)
“Thank you MJ. God bless you & more power to you.”
Sharon Tanyag(International Dance Diva)
“This is Awesome Thank you MJ”
Kara Birkenstock(Hollywood Fashionista/Host of Stylebites
“Thank you, MJ! What an honor to be recognized amongst such inspirational Fil-Ams!”
Zena Sultana Babao(Journalist of Elvis Impersonator of America)
“I’m humbled and honored that I am included in your list of prospective recipient of MIFA awards. Thank you, MJ!”
Joey Guila(Stand-Up Comedian)
“Thanks my brotha MJ! But I’m just your average chubby guy who loves Nilaga and going to Ross when I cash my check. Much love bro!”
Marc Anthony Nicolas- (Emmy Nominated Producer of #TheTalk)
Thank you MJ Racadio
Esmeralda Padilla-Gould (Ms. Asian Las Vegas Winner/public figure)
Thank you, MJ. I’m very grateful.
Jackie Chavez (Acoustic Gem)
Thanks MJ! It’s my pleasure.. Godbless your podcast!
Elton Lugay- Founder of TOFA-NY
Hi MJ, thank you so much!
Dr. Tess Mauricio(#Hollywood Dermatologist)
Wow! I totally didn’t expect to see my name! I just read the names of my friends and colleagues listed before I saw my name – all very deserving and inspiring individuals and true Pinoy Pride! Thank You MIFA
and MJ Racadio for the honor of being nominated! I am humbled! I love what I do and I am blessed to help my patients feel their very best everyday. Maraming Salamat!
Art Delpasen- (Hollywood Make-Up Artist/Stylist)
I am very honored by this and very humbled.
Ted Benito (Producer/Exec. dir. Alp De Ap Foundation)
Thank you MJ. Appreciate the nod.
Alan Del Rosario- (Hollywood Fashion Designer)
I am??? Thanks MJ Racadio….. !!! I am humbled…. I feel like I still have a lot to do to deserve such honor…. super Gratefull…!!!!
Oliver Oliveros- (Broadway World/Public Relation)
Thank you, MJ
Michelle Andria-(Performer/Mentor)
MIFA rocks! Thank you MJ for the honorable mention
Jochael Huffman (Fashion/Magazine-Stylist/Make-up Artist)
What an honor and privilege to be a part of this list with so many great names. Thank you so much Mario. I am truly humbled.
Peterson Gonzaga
A Big thank you to MJ Racadio for considering me and Sthanlee B. Mirador in your list of nominees of the most influential Fil-Ams of 2014! On behalf of our media outlet / production company Pacific Rim Video / Pacific Rim Photo Press we thank you!