‘The Pitt’ Star Kristin Villanueva Interested in Producing at Filipino Forces Event
The Story
“The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva said she would like to explore producing at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. She told attendees she has been an actress for almost 20 years and wants to learn producing. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment, and tech.
Key Facts
- Kristin Villanueva plays Princess on HBO’s “The Pitt.”
- She spoke at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood.
- She stated: “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for the past almost 20 years, and I’ve always wanted to learn how to produce.”
- Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, Dreamworks Animation writer/director Januel Mercado, “Project Runway” season 21 winner Veejay Floresca, and “13 Reasons Why” stars Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos.
- Miss Universe winner R’Bonney Gabriel announced she will appear on the next season of “Project Runaway” (as spelled in the source), set to premiere July 6 on Hulu.
- Gabriel said she has been sewing for 16 years and is building her fashion brand in Los Angeles.
- The event was hosted by Filipino Forces Feast and Fiesta; Sampa curated a Filipino-forward culinary experience.
- Host committee listed: Rembrandt Flores (Founder), Raissa Gerona (REVOLVE), Lena Salatinjants (Nike), Marisa Pizarro (MWA Music), Melissa Magsaysay (Journalist & LA Times podcast host).
- Filipino Forces was founded by Rembrandt Flores in 2023 and is an annual celebration during AANHPI Heritage Month in May.
Conflicting Reports
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Still Unclear
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Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Kristin Villanueva: Actress, plays Princess on HBO’s “The Pitt”
- Brandon Finn: Actor, “Chief of War”
- Januel Mercado: Writer and director, Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island”
- Veejay Floresca: “Project Runway” season 21 winner
- Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos: Stars of “13 Reasons Why”
- R’Bonney Gabriel: Model, fashion designer, Miss Universe winner
- Rembrandt Flores: Founder of Filipino Forces
- 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 Times ‘Live + Well’ Podcast Host
- Sampa: Culinary curator for the event
Sources: Variety
