What does it take to go from near-constant rejection to becoming the lead actress in rom-coms — in an industry where Filipina faces are still rare? In this inspiring and deeply real episode, Filipina-American actress and comedian Nikki McKenzie joins Filipina on the Rise to share her story of perseverance, identity, and choosing joy in the face of “almosts.” Nikki opens up about the emotional toll of rejection in the acting world, how she found confidence in her voice and culture, and what it...
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What does it take to go from near-constant rejection to becoming the lead actress in rom-coms — in an industry where Filipina faces are still rare? In this inspiring and deeply real episode, Filipina-American actress and comedian Nikki McKenzie joins Filipina on the Rise to share her story of perseverance, identity, and choosing joy in the face of “almosts.” Nikki opens up about the emotional toll of rejection in the acting world, how she found confidence in her voice and culture, and what it...
Meet the Community: Inspiring Stories of BOLD Moves & Transformations within FOTR
Filipina on the Rise
47 minutes
2 years ago
Meet the Community: Inspiring Stories of BOLD Moves & Transformations within FOTR
Women share how this podcast & community encouraged them to make bold moves in their lives. I need your help! Our goal is to have consistent podcast and event programming next year. Help us take Filipina on the Rise to new heights in 2024 by supporting our Crowdfund campaign. We're dedicated to advancing 1 million Filipino women worldwide through our engaging podcast and empowerment events. Your contribution will fuel and sustain our efforts to:Produce high-quality podcast episodesHost mo...
Filipina on the Rise
What does it take to go from near-constant rejection to becoming the lead actress in rom-coms — in an industry where Filipina faces are still rare? In this inspiring and deeply real episode, Filipina-American actress and comedian Nikki McKenzie joins Filipina on the Rise to share her story of perseverance, identity, and choosing joy in the face of “almosts.” Nikki opens up about the emotional toll of rejection in the acting world, how she found confidence in her voice and culture, and what it...
