“13 Reasons Why” stars Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th Philippine Armed Forces Event in Hollywood.
The dinner brought together influential Filipinos in the fields of fashion, entertainment, and technology. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, DreamWorks Animation’s “The Forgotten Island” writer/director Januel Mercado, “The Pit” star Kristin Villanueva, “Project Runway” season 21 winner Veejay Floresca, and more.
Villanueva, who plays a princess on the HBO show, revealed that she wanted to add to her resume during the time they got to know each other. “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for almost the last 20 years, but I always wanted to learn how to produce,” she said.
Model, fashion designer, and Miss Universe winner R’Bonnie Gabriel recently announced that she will appear on the next season of “Project Runaway.” She recently posted, “After 16 years of sewing and countless hours of watching Project Runway, I decided it was time to enter the workforce. Design has been a passion of mine since I was young, and being a part of this season is a dream come true.”
The new season is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on July 6th. Gabriel told the room that he had recently moved to Los Angeles. “I’ve been sewing for 16 years and am starting my own fashion brand. It’s a very small brand and I’d like to learn more about how to grow my business.”
The evening was hosted by the Philippine Army Banquet and Fiesta. Sampa designed a Filipino-style culinary experience for guests.
The Philippine Armed Forces host committee included Rembrandt Flores (Founder of the Philippine Armed Forces), Raissa Gerona (Chief Brand Officer, REVOLVE Group, Inc.), Lena Salatin-Jants (Senior Director, Nike Celebrity + Entertainment Marketing), Marisa Pizarro (Partner and Manager, MWA Music, Beat Club), and Melissa Magsaysay (Journalist, LA Time’s “Live + Well”). podcast host).
Founded by Rembrandt Flores in 2023, Philippine Force is an annual celebration of Filipino excellence held during AANHPI Heritage Month in May.
The Philippine Armed Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and build a lasting platform for representation, pride, and expanded culture.
