Are These Celebrities FILIPINO BAITING For Fans?

[@AnonymousAnalysis1776]

Honestly if she mentioned longaniza, garlic rice and eggs for breakfast i woulda believed her more LOL.

[@kshinokevin]

Tocino sausages are sweet; Longanisa is spicier. what if Cameron had said this: "I ate one Balut egg, with Chicken Feet, at a Filipino Fotluck/Potluck Farty/Party; Pork Guisantes (pork and peas), Chicken Adobo, with Bagoong (Fish (shrimp or anchovies) Sauce)." Dinaguan = Chocolate Blood Stew. former "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens is part-Filipina/Pinay, Spanish and Chinese; she has a travel documentary about her Filipino roots, which I think is great.

[@trendthis364]

how bout sisig but garlic rice & eggs was bangerz

[@Brandon-sc3rm]

Accurate! 😂

[@AngryKittens]

I think she actually did grow up with Filipino friends. She just exaggerated with the food bit.

[@atalakitok]

Well I went to school with Cameron Diaz at Polytechnic H.S. So you don't need to believe her. Doesn't matter. I just know she was friendly and was surrounded by Filipinos, black, white and every other cheerleader in that school. She was just nice to people and I don't doubt that she really ate lumpia, adobo and rice.

[@claram4983]

I’m a Filipina American that was born in Seattle grew up in South Seattle in the 70’s & graduated from Franklin HS which was probably the most diverse HS in the country at the time. It was more cool to be Asian than any other ethnicity. The racism I experienced was when I left Seattle.

[@sea_yung]

that's really how it is on the west coast, only once we step outside of our bubble is when we experience racism on a normal basis

[@FakeJake5843]

Dang I’m currently in HS and I’m one of the 5 Asians in the school

[@juamu1132]

other asians hate other asians, but they have a special disdain for filipinos.

[@eljefeelpadron1843]

Cameron Diaz grew up in Long Beach CA which has lots of Filipinos, Cambodians and Samoans.

[@_rufio116]

And LongBeachgriffy

[@arukakirigiri5055]

There's lots of everybody in CA tbh.

[@Bulshitero]

LongBiatch!

[@weewee9464]

If she said dinugoan and Sinigang I know for sure it’s legit

[@louisvilleslugger6806]

Cameron Diaz was from Long Beach I can totally see that she had Filipino friends. Long Beach at a naval shipyard and there were plenty of Filipinos in the navy.

[@KingofKrustycrab]

Lou Diamond Phillips is Filipino, yet hes played majority latino roles. Honestly i see him as a honorary member of the latino community.

[@nightowl7261]

Lou Diamond Phillips is about everything. I remember him at Native Americans Lol

[@14Jondaime]

LDP is Asian, Latino, Native American and white...heck he can also be a Semite.

[@dfernandez3482]

Hes an infiltrator 😂

[@juamu1132]

he does not even acknowledge his filipino heritage. that's something to say about filipinos.

[@kevlark3184]

Latinos are such terrible actors they hire asians to play latinos. Lou diamond phillips. Smiley from Training Day.

[@calvinkaichen]

Olivia Rodrigo has always identified as Filipina-American. Why is this even a discussion? Even on all of her TV roles on Disney Channel (Bizaardvark, HSMTMTS) her parents have been Filipino. Her best friends are Asian American (her co-star from Bizaardvark, and Conan Gray (hapa). I'm confused why anyone would be questioning her Asian American / Filipina American creds.

[@youtubephan2427]

some filipinos are just crab mentality and jealous! c

[@cicischannel123-m1i]

As a hapa, I feel like it makes sense to be skeptical of part Asians not ever talking about being Asian until it benefits them in some way, especially if they don't look "traditionally" Asian. Sort of like Olivia Rodrigo.

[@sayyanhmuong737]

Facts

[@bishoujo97]

I have to disagree I think it’s really disrespectful and exclusionary to have to prove asianess and I’m Black Thai Lao Viet

[@cicischannel123-m1i]

@@bishoujo97 I never said they had to "prove" being asian. Not sure how you came to that.

[@my_other_side473]

I think Olivia Rodrigo already said she's Filipino in a video about Filipino Heritage Month. Even before she became famous.

[@cluckcluckchicken]

If they don't talk about their Asian side, they get accused to trying to ignore or hide their heritage. If they DO, they get accused of exploiting it. What are they supposed to do, stop existing??

[@katrinafuentes3105]

Out of all the Asians, Filipinos ride or die for no matter what percentage they are, haha! Aunties will always remind you which celebrity is Filipino. “Did you know rob Schneider is Filipino, he’s so funny I like him” “Bruno Mars sang in Tagalog, he’s so talented” My mom will constantly remind me who is Filipino and say they are talented because they are Filipino. The way we hold it down for Filipinos is through hard representation and pride.

[@pingyu5141]

I'm 1/4 filipino, though looking more caucasian than asian with my Spanish/Portuguese percentage. But born in the Philippines and just feel 100% pinoy in heart and soul😊

[@FakeJake5843]

So true

[@lepunksmoothie]

Not an "auntie" but guilty! I do this, too, for sure - I always tell my Fil-German kids, "Oh, Bruno Mars is half-Filipino. So is H.E.R., Saweetie, Apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas, etc." LOL My teenager daughter was thrilled when she found out that Olivia Rodrigo is partly Filipino and German (her dad is Fil-Am and her mom has German and Irish roots), too!

[@koragray4794]

Also don't forget actress Vanessa Hudgens is half Filipina because what interesting is that I'm didn't know she half asian till I'll did little research of her though. And also same thing with John Stamos's wife Caitlin McHugh (who have Filipino & Irish descent), and plus don't forget about R&B singer Cassie too because she is half filipina too as well.

[@FroZiroo]

Filipino baiting is a real thing. If you are Filipino and huge fan of NBA, you've probably heard of Kai Sotto currently part of Orland Magic Summer league team. Sadly, the kid has not seen minutes in the last 3 games. In my opinion, I dont think he'll ever be good enough to be part of an NBA team even as a garbage time player. To me only reason why Magic signed him for Summer League is to get views and hype from Filipino fans as they know that my people loves validation from the Westerners especially Americans and easily persuaded and really gullible. Which is why I always try to leave comments saying that they are just using this kid and us to get more views and hype.

[@Bulshitero]

You hit nail right on the head, agreed 100%

[@stanberry4000]

My thoughts exactly. Time will come that it's gonna turn 180 degrees. They will get validation from us. Mark this comment. Manifesting.

[@SunShine_sublime]

​@@stanberry4000 possible 😅

[@paulo6687]

Alot of Filipinos - especially from the Philippines - deserve to be baited. They're the ones begging content creators to do videos about the Philippines because they're seeking validation.

[@rcruz262]

Unfortunately true

[@jennyhateseverything]

I don’t even bother with it anymore, we are our own downfall.

[@JayCee-ic7qs]

Our Inferiority complex really runs deep lol

[@Scout555]

Better that its Positive than Negative. Fil-Ams in general don’t understand that native Filipinos just like Positivity over Victim Mentality.

[@Pinoyguitarist5]

Even Filipinos born here(aka filipino American) can't claim to be flilipino(as in from and grew up lived most of their life in the Philippines). I think the distinction needs to be determined of what it means to be Filipino vs just Filipino American. For example, I was born and raise here in the US, so I would say I can never claim to be Filipino in strict definition no matter how hard I try to emerse and embrace the culture(food, customs etc). I will always be filipino American. however, my wife came to the US when she was 30, so she is a Filipino even if she lives her in the US for the rest of her life going forward. Growing up in the Philippines the culture and customs will always be a part her. Some arguments are really about semantics and definitions which vary from person to person. Aka does filipino strictly mean living and growing up in the Philippines or does it mean just practicing some customs/good or all of them. My personal take on it is, to be "Filipino" mean coming from the Philippines and living them long term while having some bloodline from there. One can be Filipino-american or filipino-french etc if growing up outside of the country.

[@Mbani94]

But you are though

[@batsnake]

I can see your point of view. You’re right though - this type of discussion is really a matter of semantics. Either way, we all share the same blood 😙

[@regyc1012]

I really like your take on this

[@thepinoyboomer]

This is what I was saying to.my friends. Half-Filipinos are not really Filipinos as they grew up in the country they are born and didn't grew up with Filipino values. That being said, I respect every nationality but when people are using it for fame; I lose respect for them.

[@noflyzone2307]

Technically your mother and your wife are Filipino Americans (that's if they are US citizens) you are an American, but of Filipino descent. Which pretty much means that you are Filipino but was born in the US.

[@neetea2]

Bro that bruno mars scene was too funny 😂😂😂

[@rharrenmercxz9618]

Filipinos always welcome other multi-race with filipino blood. Heck being a filipino is already being a multi-race, there is no pure blood in filipino unless you are from the indigenous tribe like the aetas but even them are getting mixed with other filipino. Filipinos have spanish, chinese, american, japanese, Austronesian genes in them. Also if you get famous abroad then you also get famous and widely accepted in the Philippines as a Filipino no question asked. There are filipinos all over the world and have mixed with other races and the result is a very open community for those in another country with filipino blood.

[@juamu1132]

you do know filipinos can't stand each other.

[@FakeJake5843]

@@juamu1132what are you talking about?

[@juamu1132]

@@FakeJake5843 what my beloved fil-am does not know filipino culture? color me surprised.

[@josephcada8888]

@@juamu1132some, but not all. Filipinos are not monolith.

[@josephcada8888]

@@juamu1132 the upbringing and the environment. It is a case by case basis.

[@mrhorseknightguy7069]

As a Filipino American, Filipino baiting reminds me of tokenism when I watched animated TV shows or playing video games containing fewer Filipino characters or mentioning about Filipinos in the Western or non-Western media.

[@melissatampanello7171]

Us Blackapinos def have a unique experience compared to Hapas= Asian + White. This was quite the intriguing video Fung Bros. When it comes to being biracial & multiracial, it's def our prerogative as to how & when we choose to represent either side at any given moment, it's just part of each of our individual experiences. I will say mixed White + ethnic (BIPOC) ppl often have more privilege, especially if they are white presenting aka Cameron Diaz, Christina Aguilera, etc. Being a biracial minority when I see my fellow 🤍 biracials claiming their 🤎💛 sides "without doing the work" I get a little 👁 twitchy but I know I also get side-eyed by 🖤 ppl when I've chosen to rep my 🇵🇭 side (personal reasons experiences make me feel closer & more accepted w/that side). Great video & discussion!

[@blue_angel379]

Cuz black what I to choose a side. I don't knw what that even means. As a creole african

[@juamu1132]

you mother's are prostitutes.

[@SunShine_sublime]

❤❤😊

[@jaypeepagaragan3832]

Jo koy is more Filipino than every Filipino-american. The dude can speak Tagalog more than the most Filipino-American

[@Razear]

Cameron Diaz was obviously pandering for the camera because she was talking to a Filipina interviewer. She was putting on an act, hence why she's in Hollywood. A lot of celebrities will compliment the guest country they're visiting while on tour, it's a facade of PR.

[@seira0123]

Love you guys for bringing this up! Aside from those mentioned, you definitely see a lot of pinoy/filipino baiters, especially here in the Philippines. Bunch of foreigners coming here doing content; all claiming to have Filipino food for the very first time, going to a “dangerous area” in Manila, having balut etc. And the reason is they can easily exploit the ignorance that is present in this country. You know how it is, the simpletons glorify these yts. On top of that they make good money to fund their travels. These people don’t care about the Philippines or the culture, they just here to make some money and leave.

[@jammer0856]

That's sad because I wish to learn everything about the Philippines and its culture!! My heart is very touched by so much!!💙🥺

[@pingyu5141]

Especialy OVELA.

[@marvynrossfana-ang2731]

For me, regardless if your chinese, filipino, japanese, korean and etc..i consider as all asian..if an asian win in an international sports, im proud.

[@sonyamontes8978]

Cameron Diaz is from Long Beach California. So am I. Carson, Artesia , Long Beach has a High Philipino, HIGH filipino Neighboor hood. Cameron Is not lying.

[@crunchylumpia]

my white niece (not a drop of filipino blood) lived with my family for a while. She can cook all the filipino foods (cooks adobo better than my mom), speaks filipino, lives the culture, and even lived there for years. She's filipino... lol

[@sophmore90]

I've spoken to a Japanese person and he tells me that the Japanese, in general, don't accept Naomi Osaka as one of there own. Publicly, they accept her because they know the international community would chastise them if they were more honest. I believe, with no evidence of course, that the Chinese and Koreans are the same. Filipinos, for some reason, accept anyone who is part one of them honestly. As a Filipino myself and speaking to Filipinos at family gatherings, they're all pretty much are honest about that.

[@cccycling5835]

The Japanese are an entirely different culture. They are not only ethnically but also politically.

[@hannah60000]

Or the fact she represents Japan…also many Japanese have a habit for speaking on behalf of all Japanese people, rather than themselves! Of course, some Japanese people don’t see Naomi Osaka as Japanese, but some do. Attitudes are changing slowly though. It will be more about Naomi Osaka not speaking Japanese “well” and being American, rather than her being half-Japanese for the more open minded.

[@spittingame4241]

Dave hit us with the Double Dragon reference. I remember that game. A classic throwback 👍🏿

[@johngabrieldeleon2286]

For me my definition of filipino baiting is non filipino influencers using filipinos for views such as doing reaction videos of filipino singers, eating at jollibee and lumpia etc. Filipinos are hooked to these contents because it was all rooted to filipino's insecurities and thirst for global validation. None of them don't fall to that definition because they have filipino ancestry. The issue is that if their experience of what they called filipino culture by eating filipino food or other shallow encounters with that culture even though not able to speak the motherland language or have never visited the country is enough or proof to claim they have connections to their heritage.

[@ghostlightning]

Back in 2013 Bruno Mars raised and donated a lot of money for Haiyan Typhoon victims. He didn't play this up in the US media because he's a real one.

[@dabsavage3163]

Filipino dish is ONLY about LUMPIA and ADOBO and PANSIT. We as locals here don’t even eat those on the daily basis. We have SO MANY more delicious dishes and is being eaten more often than a lumpia or a pansit on a household-basis food menu

[@ynnos5555]

Regardless of ethnicities or culture it’s uncommon to eat the same dish everday but defintely adobo & pansit are one of the most served dishes in Filipino households. Lumpia is a staple in carinderias & turo turos so you can have it daily if you want to. Not a fan of pansit and I hated the fact that my family likes to have it at least once every week.

[@rjhemedes]

Any celebrity that claims that they are part Filipino but then it never reflects in the body of their work or regular communications means they really aren't Filipino. Cameron Diaz never claimed to be part Pinoy, she is just saying she grew up with Filipino friends and what she described is perfectly normal. I do laugh and not offended when non Filipino friends I grew up try to mimic the Filipino accent since they spent a lot of time visiting my home when we were kids and in high school. Bruno Mars and Enrique Iglesias are 1/2 Filipino but I don't really consider them Pinoy at all. I have met many White people that are 1/2 or 1/4 Filipino but culturally, they are really White and there is little, or no, trace of any Filipino culture/heritage in them.

[@HellCatLeMaudit]

I watched a documentary, Spanish but with English subtitles, about spending christmas with Ysabella Preysler. The Preysler-Iglesias siblings are rather proud of their Filipino heritage. They cannot be Filipino baiting because the show is in Spanish, for a Spanish audience. They are speaking in Spanish in that documentary. Enrique Iglesias had to promote his Latino side because he wanted to capture the Latino audience. He succeeded in that, even more so than his father who was initially jealous of his son's success. The siblings were brought up by their Filipino mother because Julio Iglesias was a womanizer who had very little time to be a father to his children.

[@michelleegg7741]

Cameron Diaz isn’t white passing she’s a white woman. Cuban is a nationality not a race or ethnicity. Half of the Cuban population is white. There’s a huge difference of being colonized like the Philippines and being settler colonial state that was settled by the white settler like the US or Cuba.

[@KingofKrustycrab]

Cuba was colonized

[@michelleegg7741]

@@KingofKrustycrab the indigenous taínos would disagree. Cuba’s culture is a settler one no different to the US or its neighbors. Where racism is rampant and whitewashing of history to appease the settlers is the norm.

[@Michelle-rdz17]

@@michelleegg7741 correct

[@Michelle-rdz17]

@@KingofKrustycrab cuba is basically white with some people descended from African slaves

[@KingofKrustycrab]

@@Michelle-rdz17 while the native population is low it was still colonized.

[@JohnHausser]

Reminds me of a French guy who pretended to be part of the “Nordic culture” because of his ancestors from northern 🇫🇷 (Normandie) ! Mental gymnastics 😅

[@artcorbeau]

it's funny because french culture was actually superior to nordic culture, which is way too overrated. A bunch of farmers, pillagers and merchants who never built big stone monuments, yet every modern fiction depict vikings as stone builders equal to egyptians

[@JohnHausser]

@@artcorbeauEffectivement. Il y a une obsession pour la culture viking depuis 10 ans pour x raison

[@mariesal3558]

Filipinos accept all people they love as part of their family , no matter what their background is . If you have Filipino as a friend , you’ll never be homeless/ hungry . They’ll house/feed you , if you ever fall into hard times

[@MrShiki1134]

Oh my god you dare summon the Filipinos... 😂😂😂😂😂 Prepare for the likes and views now..

[@arukakirigiri5055]

Here's two factors that makes somebody a Filipino in my book. 1.) HERITAGE ‐ blood (even half or quarter is fine) 2.) CULTURE - must be proficient in tagalog or any Filipino language and know the customs and traditions (liking adobo isn't enough) The issue with my fellow pinoys is that they don't care about the culture part. What makes somebody a Pinoy are heritage and culture, not heritage and fame.

[@mgclef]

Apl de Ap (?) passed all of those. Also, Nico Santos.

[@arukakirigiri5055]

@@mgclef I'm talking about Americans with Filipino heritage but don't really know the culture and language. But people still claim them just cuz they are famous

[@mgclef]

@@arukakirigiri5055 I know. they’re Fil-Ams.

[@arukakirigiri5055]

@@mgclef I agree, I just had to know what makes somebody a filipino. Is it heritage? Culture? Or fame?

[@mgclef]

@@arukakirigiri5055 really depends. Could be by birth. I think it's updated nowadays on who may qualify because of dual citizenship. A foreigner without Filipino blood who lived in the Philippines can be one.

[@nick9311]

Bro, So I am born and raised in California. I am proud to be American, but I am proud to be Hispanic and Asian (Flipxican). I went to Europe, and they recognized me as not American, but either Hispanic or Asian. Europeans do not understand, that if you are born in America. You are American by default.

[@manilamartin1001]

As a filipino from the usa, I grew up agnostic about other people being filipino. It was more important to live among all ethnicities than just filipinos. Thats why we moved to america.

[@AA_cowgomoo]

Which Asian are they? I. John Cho, Asian American actor who plays generic Asian character who happens to be Korean descent. II. Steven Yeun, Korean American actor who plays roles to represent Koreans and Korean Americans, learned Korean to be in Korean drama/movies, collaborated with actors and directors from Korea, and proud to sharing Korean culture i.e. K-spa culture on Conan. Jo Koy is definitely Type II...others maybe Type I? I suppose older you are, you were encouraged to assimilate into white culture whereas now adays your diversity and bilingualism is considered a strength.

[@DudeEM]

I’ve never heard of the “1 drop rule.” But I do understand what you meant. Majority of Filipinos aren’t pure Filipinos in terms of our original form, which is Malayan. I myself am the generic mixed Malayan, Spanish, Chinese (and possible aeta) blooded Filipino. Lookwise, I definitely look southeast asian.

[@akosipalpogi]

10:48 When I first watched your videos maybe like 10 years ago, I thought you were Filipinos, specifically Tsinoys whose parents or grandparents migrated to the US in the 70s. 😅

[@Patrick2480]

@akosipalpogi 1st time seeing them many years, i thought they were Kor Am(Korean Am) they sound like alot of Korean guys i went to high school with. told them that in another video about Koreans more popular asian topic.

[@Jeffreypark]

Tim Lincecum is probably the most accomplished filipino-american athlete of all time (3x World Series Champ, 2x Cy Young).

[@rayrayrun]

My lola love tim that says a lot lol I don't even like baseball

[@reikun86]

2010 was a great year for Lincecum. ❤

[@Bulshitero]

That guy hated his filipino side!

[@reikun86]

@@Bulshitero Oh really? I didn’t know that.

[@Bulshitero]

@@reikun86 i saw an interview with him awile ago he basically said that his filipina mom left when he was a toddler and his white dad raised him reason why he knew nothing about filipino culture growing up.

[@Beul8677]

“Do the work.” Exactly! 😅

[@VerStarr]

Why y’all miss Vanessa Hudgens and her documentary?

[@coolbreeze5683]

Filipinos are mostly Catholics... like Latinos, Portuguese, Spanish, Irish and Italians... the party cultures 😂😂

[@kingkazuma2239]

The colonizers cultures 😂

[@HigkeyRegarded007]

@@kingkazuma2239Irish and Italian weren’t considered white until late 1900’s. Also pretty sure Irish never colonized anyone. Spain and Portugal however….😅

[@cccycling5835]

@@kingkazuma2239Doesn’t matter. Got Jesus. Jesus is King. 👑

[@AlfonsoEspina]

I’m glad Jo Koy was mentioned because I found it funny how the most famous Filipino American actor right now (aka him) could pass as just white. And yes I know he’s half.

[@ayowser01]

He doesn't look full white at all. I would definitely be able to tell he has some SE asian in him.

[@kshinokevin]

I have heard of: Rex Navarette, Mikey Bustos (Philippines-based comics); in Hawaii, it was Augie T, Andy Bumatai and the late Mel Cabang, the Las Vegas gambler.

[@rauliggynashow9092]

The most famous Filipino American actor right now in my opinion is Dave Bautista. All the blockbuster movies he's in like Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, Avengers movies, Dune 1 & 2 and the upcoming Avatar movie.

[@jammer0856]

I had no idea Bruno Mars was Half-Filipino!! Did he say Mahal Kita which means I love you?? What a surprise to me!! Speaking of Filipino, I am so happy that I'm learning Tagalog cause I hoping to be married to the woman I'm in love with❤and she is Filipina and she lives in Cebu in Province!! She is so wonderful and has the biggest heart💗and I love everything about her!! Asian people are amazing and I'm happy I will feel part Filipino in my future!! All my life I finally found a place and people that I am the same as!! And my great-grandfather was Filipino also!! So, learning my ancestor home is AMAZING!! I hope to have the accent also!!!!😍😍 Maraming salamat sa sharing!!!!🥰

[@stanberry4000]

Hope you succeed in your love life with the Filipina. btw, I'm Filipino too, and not all have the stereotypical accent they're always trying to imitate. I do not have it as with all of my friends, relatives, and acquaintances. We have the American Californian or Canadian accent and nuances [and some people I know have a bit of the Brit/English accent]. Even the Cebuanos which your girlfriend is from, only the under-privileged only has that accent you're talking about.

[@jammer0856]

@stanberry4000 Wow, salamat po sa informing mo po sa akin!! And thank you for wishing me luck with her!!😊 She is the most amazing woman I ever met!!🥰 God bless you and your family po!!🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jammer0856]

@@BINI_Maloi_Colet salamat po!!🙏🏽🙏🏽😇

[@my_other_side473]

Even H.E.R the famous RNB Grammy Singer is Filipino.

[@555kaiz]

That Cameron Diaz interview was like almost 10 years ago......and y'all crying about this now?, yo the best way to introduce Filipino food to non Filipino is Lumpia and Adobo!.

[@ericsavellano]

You guys are doing it 😂

[@stivjab7008]

You do good topics, keep it up.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Guys, visit the Philippine islands. Imagine doing your vlog in Palawan.

[@rockstarsouth3405]

Guys, I reckon u can make decent cheese by reacting to Filipino videos and you can claim and keep some of that Filipino gate by simply being Asian Americans more so than Cameron Diaz😂 But like said in a previous comment you can have that argument that there’s no such thing as a “full Filipino”, but when you see Filipinos proud of Bruno Mars or Enrique Iglesias, hiding the fact that they’re half it’s a bit ridiculous. However if they embrace their Filipino heritage like Jordan Clarkson, Apl de Ap and Dave Bautista then that’s you should welcome them.

[@magnolivision2150]

I don't think the celebrities mentioned here are doing any Filipino baiting. They are recognized for their talent long before any mention of anything Filipino. I have never seen any of those clips here and I still like them. I think Filipinos are looking for any mention of their culture due to the lack of representation in Hollywood. The show ER is notorious for its lack of Filipino representation. Filipino nurses are all over America, especially in California. In my opinion, the ones that are Filipino baiting are KZbinrs that are dependent on views from the Filipino community to make a living. But depending on how deeply they embrace the culture it can be forgivable. Some Filipino viewers from America, especially naturalized citizens, are happy to see their culture on KZbin because they miss it. Also, there is a generation of Filipino Americans who have never been to the Philippines. They can see the culture on KZbin but of course, nothing beats actually traveling to the Philippines and experiencing it face to face.

[@stanberry4000]

This is another perspective.

[@jammer0856]

I know I'm a foreigner but I wish to travel to the Philippines!! I never traveled but once which was California!! You are right about California because my Filipina friend here said thesame and I had no idea and I just thought that's cool!!🥰🥰

[@marvinjavellana4503]

I agree, you have to be dinuguan deep! LOL

[@rynlui]

The Fung Bros are honorary Filipinos. Ive been a fan for years. Theyve embraced and featured our culture for multiple times.

[@louisvilleslugger6806]

Bruno Mars’ mom was full Filipino I believe and Hawaii passes Filipinos as Hawaiians all the time at the Luaus lol.

[@MS-lb7bg]

If you watched an iota of American TV, you would know there is an Asian Heritage month. That's just her saying she never cared.

[@chrisevert7539]

"I was in a debut guys!" 😂 No one can say that unless they've been in one.

[@atalakitok]

Cameron Diaz went to school in Polytechnic H.S. And she was friendly and had Filipino friends because there were so many different types of cultures in that school. So I can accept that she ate lumpia, adobo and rice. And her accent sounds like my grandma's accent.

[@nothing7666]

Every country has a different relationship with with American is such a underated phrase

[@jammer0856]

Your right and I believe its true!!😊

[@marjorieferrer9520]

Anyone who has Filipino blood can claim their heritage at any point in their lives , even science won’t refute the genetic truth behind a persons bloodline, either you are or you’re not. Being Filipino has nothing to do with what you do to be one , I won’t disregard the demands by Filipinos that you are not considered one if you don’t do the work, that’s just romanticizing and emotionalizing it tho , that’s also justifiable but think about the trans issue nowadays either your born a male or female , it’s who you are genetically. And I won’t demand anything from anyone wanting to acknowledge their heritage at any point in their lives , their reasons behind it doesn’t matter to me although if you committed a crime then using your heritage or running back to the Philippines is not gonna help and if I find out I’ll turn you in without batting my long lashes. It may be unfair when someone claims their heritage only when it’s convenient but again either you are or you’re not.

[@BulleTinOfficial]

In general perspective .. if you have Filipino blood then you are Filipino, if you recognize yourself as a Filipino and respecting the culture and the flag you are a Filipino (may not be in blood) a lot of none Filipino are doing that, in our eyes you are a Filipino, simple as that

[@jordinhocharles]

Bro just let me be proud of my 4% Filipinoness 😂pinoy boy all day lmao

[@stanberry4000]

[@meanneperea8031]

Nice duscussions .. New subscribers here from Philippines

[@Patrick2480]

Since you guys bring up Filipino/FilAm topics on your show and you guys did grew up in a Filipino majority area, and you do a decent good Filipino accent and Andrew was in a Debut, you guys are honorary Filipino in my book.

[@ociphress]

I just learned R&B singer H.E.R. is also half Filipino

[@Trace7173]

Up until recently, I thought Olivia Rodrigo was from Puerto Rican decent. Being half Filipino is what she is. I don't think it necessarily helped or hurt her. It's her likable personality, talent and looks that made her a big star!

[@the_luminary]

u guys have very fair breakdown assement, questions, as non filipinos.

[@spidey6077]

I LOVE YOU GUYS ANY TOPIC YOU EXPLORE ANYTHING ABOUT ASIAN

[@kellittaa]

Well like us Latin Americans say, I’m not from here and I’m not from there. That sums it all. Growing up being in school they would tell us to not speak Spanish. There were prob 4-5 other Latinos in my grade. So yes we were white washed. At home my parents worked all day so I would watch things in English not Spanish and because of that my Spanish was bad and the Latino side was judging calling us a no sabo kid. It’s hard being 1st gen 😂 Now that I’m mature, I have gotten better at my native side. In Latino industry you can notice people like Selena Gomez or Tekachi 69 or Jennifer Lopez get into Spanish music for clout when they are down to bring themselves back up for something better to come.

[@ciscoenzo6827]

yeah when i first saw olivia rodrigo i said she looks filipino

[@bonkersblock]

They are!! 😂😂

[@jmacalangi]

Yeah, I did not even know who Olivia Rodrigo is until I watched this vid but visually-speaking, she does "pass" as Filipino provided that there are plenty of morena-type girls in the Philippines who look like her. Probably not as good looking (unless they are a celebrity or model) but visually, she passes. Not even a question. Heck, we have chinitas and other types of girls too so she could look Chinese and might still pass. Heritage-wise, that just becomes too subjective and it's not really as simple to judge.

[@Val0rG]

Prepare for the views and comments lol

[@BulleTinOfficial]

well it goes two way for me -- greetings from the PH

[@TheHouseofChameleons]

I remember growing up having lunch or dinner with friends and neighbors. There was no food at home.

[@bolabola1911]

Olivia Rodrigo Still Looklike Filipina To Me As A Homegrown Filipino My Friend From Zamboanga City Are Resembles to Her Even She is 100% Filipina

[@frankenviews4069]

When you get to the richest 5% of Filipinos, they are all raised on American Culture and often times are extremely similar to Filipino Americans born and raised in the USA. In that regard, if they are considered Filipino then so are all half blood Filipinos born and raised in other countries.

[@aquillesanhaw3388]

Even Bela Fortch shes pinays and shes also a celebrity blogger that have billion subscribers. Sweetty that her pilipina grandma called her saweetie. And also Gab Wilson the front of band HER.

[@DanH-u3f]

Olivia Rodrigo doesn't have to bait. Her last name is Filipino and proud of it.

[@JayCee-ic7qs]

The last name Rodrigo is Spanish not Filipino. If you know anything about TRUE Filipino last names, you would know that Rodrigo is not.

[@akifyyy]

​@@JayCee-ic7qsits obvious that it is spanish name, dawg. But so is filipino

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

One can make bad rice and one can cook rice well but no one cooks the best rice. That doesn't make sense unless you're talking about garlic rice as rice.

[@heididelosreyes6588]

Look, even before when you mention that you are part Filipino people would just say “ 6:48 oh I see” only because they didn’t really know where or what Filipino is. Now with the enter net and all, people are more knowledgeable and know exactly what you’re talking about. So yeah all of this now are all coming out and people are happy to say who they are and saying my parents are part Filipino doesn’t mean they are just showing off or taking advantage of anything. Cameron Diaz was just excited to tell about her childhood experiences with Filipino neighbors especially because the interviewer is from the Philippines. Filipinos that are watching the show are proud to hear that so and so is part Filipino. So, I really don’t understand why this is even being a subject of this discussions. So my answer is “no”.

[@mintchoco5640]

I am half Filipino and half white. I definitely identify more with my Filipino side, going to a lot of family functions growing up and joining the Filipino club at university. Tbh I've never really gotten shit for being "only" half, but that's because I love my culture and embrace it fully. I am also more Filipino presenting. I don't like when people say I'm "leaning" more into my Filipino side for personal gain because I've always been passionate about my culture. The thing about mixed Filipinos is that they'll get no attention when they are a nobody, but the entire Philippines will rave about them once they become famous. So it's a bit hypocritical. The rookie shortstop for the yankees, Anthony Volpe, is half Filipino/Italian and once Filipinos caught wind of that it was a whole big thing here in New York.

[@fire-wn6dj]

i hate being considered only indian when im indian american. why are italian americans considered white/american and not italian american?

[@EdjCollections]

youtuber lexi lore is my favorite filipino baiter🤣

[@MackieMess3r]

Anybody who has lived and has love for the Philippines can celebrate the love with us.

[@ken_kaneki7939]

Actually bruno mars look indian

[@wowjoeuRock2]

When Cameron Diaz did that interview I was crackin up. Of course Filipino Americans wasn’t gonna like it.

[@leeevan6908]

I can tell Olivia Rodrigo is more attached to her Filipino heritage. Good for her.

[@ferdinandbautista984]

I never experience or had knowledge about this. My Relatives told me that 90% of Hawaiian citizens are Filipino.

[@niominiomi1111]

fyi.... The statement that 90% of Hawaiian citizens are Filipino is not accurate. While Filipinos represent a significant portion of Hawaii's population, they do not constitute 90%. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and other demographic sources, people of Filipino descent make up about 15-20% of Hawaii's population, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in the state. Hawaii is known for its diverse population, which includes significant numbers of people of Japanese, Chinese, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander ancestries, in addition to Filipino and many others.

[@startreker8591]

That word marketability duh…btw I didn’t know that I was a sangley until my wife found out that my middle name is Tuazon…like Vilma Tuazon Santos y Recto( I did not know that I was being hated by Filipinos but I wasn’t conscious 😂)

[@zuhachan]

filipino from the philippines here cameron diaz is ok, i don't think she was pinoy baiting. not surprised fil-ams are offended lmao

[@Chaos_Murakumo]

Lmao y'all accents are crazy

[@t.l.5755]

They got Negritos too!

[@thesw9k]

Anything for clout and the next million. Gross

[@tanny2142]

The .01 drop rule may be true for after all, aren't we VERY ACCEPTING of 100% foreigners? Think about it.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Bruno Mars declared he was Filipino a decade ago on SNL.

[@silveryfeather208]

Isn't that pretty much every asian ever? Like apparently to some i'm not asian enough because i grew up 'western'.

[@Aj-qb3pr]

Filipinos from the Bay area, kept break dancing alive from the 80's to what it's become today.

[@jmedz893]

With these celebrities, I reckon it's a mix of PR & genuine interest. But the way Cameron Diaz was talking - maybe she's slept with a Filipino guy in the past .. I also made a few videos on Filipino food here in London, but it's not my intention to Pinoy-bait, only to document food places. To me, it seems that the more half-assed the bait is, the more baiting it seems.

[@estelitaella5469]

Yessssszzz😂😂😂

[@ferdinandbautista984]

My friend nephew clash with fresh off Korean airlines. I have more Vietnamese homies than other Asian ethnicity

[@katherineamelia98]

rosé from blackpink is pronounced rosay cmon now