Partially Pinoy

Professional football player Omid Nazari was born in Sweden to a Filipino mother and Iranian father, Omid is trilingual and has played for Iran under Carlos Quirosh. In this episode we discuss his experience growing up in Malmo Sweden, his rise to football stardom, where he feels most comfortable and his hopes for his future on and off the pitch. Recorded in January 2021.

Alex grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to a Filipino mother and part Indian white American father. An aspiring multimedia journalist, Alex hopes to bring light to the Filipino-American experience in America and share stories that have helped him explore the world and his mixed-race identity.

Raised in Surrey England to a Filipino mother and English father, James's upbringing is one of stability and joy. We discuss his approach to tackling the challenges and grief that eventually affected his family including both his parents' deaths and his experiences being raised as an Asian in a leafy London suburb in the 80s and 90s. He eventually found his way to the Philippines, where he and his brother changed the face of Filipino football forever. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Raised in California and recruited by legendary Filipino basketball team Shell while he was in college in the US, Tony Dela Cruz had a thriving 18-year career as a professional basketball player in Manila. Now married to Philippine Women's soccer team member, Belay Fernando,  Tony is developing as a coach, both on and off the court. I caught up with him at a park in Irvine. Footballer James Younghusband joined our conversation. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Raised in Davao and Germany, Christine Abrigana is a storyteller who brings to light the darkness in Filipino true crime. In this episode we discuss the effect of growing up in two countries, the meaning of belonging, her passion for true crime stories, her decision to accept herself exactly the way she is, and how Christine finally came to terms with her cultural duality. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Anna Dugan is a first generation Filipinx American artist based in Salem, Massachusetts. Her vibrant folk-art inspired murals, chalk art, and digital work create space for mental health discussions and celebrates her mixed race identity. She works to create public art that engages communities & creates healthy dialogue that challenges the viewer to learn, reflect, or act. Before she dove head first into becoming an artist, Anna held a corporate job. Hear how she was able to leave the stability behind and follow her heart and happiness. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

A lifelong dancer, Marikit Fernando, whose mother is Filipino and father is Italian uses her mixed race experience to grow as a dancer, strengthen her identity when faced with depression and follow her dreams to be a published author. Growing up with a very Filipino name in America, she was challenged to defend her name and by extension, her identity. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

A first generation Filipino-American, artist and muralist April Werle tells us about her Montana upbringing as well as how she uses her identity as a Filipino American to drive her art, including merging Montana landscapes with Visayan motifs. She shares how she continues to unpack what it means to be Filipino and why it was important for her to follow her inner voice to become an artist. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

In this final installment with Chris Greatwich, we learn how he uses his curiosity to connect with guests on his Across The Line podcast. He also presents a case for how people of mixed race should see themselves, as two wholes instead of two halves. Tap play and tap into his depth, compassion and humanity.

In this episode we continue our chat with Kaya FC Football Academy director and host of the Across The Line Podcast, Chris Greatwich. He shares those early days of the Azkals’ rise and the role of his mother as a catalyst. He also discusses living in the Philippines with his English wife and two sons.