‘13 Reasons Why’ Actors Reunite at Filipino Forces Event in Hollywood

The Story

Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos, stars of “13 Reasons Why,” reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment and tech, including actors, designers, and executives. Founder Rembrandt Flores established the annual celebration in 2023 to spotlight Filipino leadership and representation.

Key Facts

• The 4th annual Filipino Forces event was held in Hollywood and hosted by Filipino Forces Feast and Fiesta.
• Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, Dreamworks Animation writer/director Januel Mercado, “The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva, and “Project Runway” season 21 winner Veejay Floresca.
• Kristin Villanueva, who plays Princess on HBO’s “The Pitt,” said she has been an actress for almost 20 years and wants to learn producing.
• Model and Miss Universe winner R’Bonney Gabriel announced she will appear on the next season of “Project Runaway” (as spelled in the article), set to premiere July 6 on Hulu. Gabriel said she recently moved to Los Angeles and is building her fashion brand.
• The evening included a Filipino-forward culinary experience curated by Sampa.
• The host committee included Rembrandt Flores (Filipino Forces Founder), Raissa Gerona (Chief Brand Officer of REVOLVE Group), Lena Salatinjants (Sr. Director, Nike Celebrity + Entertainment Marketing), Marisa Pizarro (Partner & Manager, MWA Music, Beatclub), and Melissa Magsaysay (Journalist & LA Time’s ‘Live + Well’ Podcast Host).
• Filipino Forces was founded by Rembrandt Flores in 2023 and is held annually during AANHPI Heritage Month in May.

Conflicting Reports

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Still Unclear

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Misconceptions

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Key Figures

• Ross Butler – actor, “13 Reasons Why”
• Timothy Granaderos – actor, “13 Reasons Why”
• Brandon Finn – actor, “Chief of War”
• Januel Mercado – writer and director, Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island”
• Kristin Villanueva – actress, “The Pitt”
• Veejay Floresca – winner, “Project Runway” season 21
• R’Bonney Gabriel – model, fashion designer, Miss Universe winner
• Rembrandt Flores – Filipino Forces Founder
• Raissa Gerona – Chief Brand Officer, REVOLVE Group
• Lena Salatinjants – Sr. Director, Nike Celebrity + Entertainment Marketing
• Marisa Pizarro – Partner & Manager, MWA Music, Beatclub
• Melissa Magsaysay – Journalist, LA Time’s ‘Live + Well’ Podcast Host

Sources: Variety