KSP #29 - Reina Bonta Talks About her New Film, The Award Winning Short Film, "Lahi"

On today's episode we have director, writer, photographer, and producer, Reina Bonta, who's here to talk to us about her new short film called, "Lahi." Reina has been on a big media tour promoting her new short film, and has been showcasing "Lahi" to multiple film festivals across the United States. Aside from her life in the film industry, she has been training with the Philippines Women's National Soccer Team in preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Reina has accomplished a lot in her young career, and is continuing to break new ground in the film world.
We talk about what "Lahi" is about, how Reina felt about her Lola (grandma) acting in her film, what it was like working with an all Hawaii crew, what she's learned from directing her first film, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reina for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to your future films, and where you plan to take your career!
"Lahi" official website: www.lahishortfilm.com
Follow "Lahi" on IG @lahishortfilm
Follow Reina Bonta on IG @reinabonta.
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

[@SerJedOfficial]

Thank you Reina for representing d Philippines in FIFA World Cup 2023. We, your fellow Filipinos, are very proud of you. GOD bless u on ur journey with d Filipinas Team in FIFA World Cup 2023. Keep on fighting. Laban Filipinas..! 💖🇵🇭

[@vergelatioan9094]

Reina will be an awesome film maker😊😊😊😊😊

[@christopherknight3942]

Thanks for joining the Philippine Women's National Football Team Reina. Good luck and hopefully you can make the final roster to the Women's World Cup.

[@anecitoibay7867]

I'm so proud, elated, and amazed that WE FILIPINOS are everywhere and always talk about our heritage, and connections - where we come from....love it...I live here in the UK, England for quite some time now (a long time) - I missed my Family & life in the Philippines...If you have Money living in the Philippines - you'll live a really good life (yes)...that's a fact.

[@sambaschoolimperatrizfilip1378]

Congratulations , Reina 🎉! Hope you can do some film screenings in the Philippines.

[@lzalab2286]

Reina Congratulates to you and the team Philippines for having the first win for the country . More power to you 👍

[@shelfrobthomas449]

shes astonishingly beautiful and gorgeous with her Filipiniana outfit.

[@Aesops22]

She is not only smart and athletic but also beautiful.

[@route7592]

A beautiful, articulate and smart woman! Well accomplished at a young age. Good luck to all your endeavors in life, hope to see and hear more of you in the future. So proud of you! GO FILIPINAS🎉🎉🎉

[@felnettestevencaunca-herre8150]

Hi Reina! I wish all of young women is like you achiever, into sports, finished college what else.. very connected to her roots. OMG! Sooo proud of you!

[@carlomerino5501]

Awesome Reina! I'm following your adventures now.

[@joseedgaramper7523]

Natural filipina beauty...very captivating......😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@percivaloropesa5635]

Reina ( Queen) of Philippines Women Football Team 🇵🇭👍👏😁

[@lian3970]

Love this, Reina! ❤️🇵🇭

[@kampaisugai]

She's the bomb! 🙌🏼

[@musicalchieko7341]

Such a great podcast! I shared this with my film friend and she loved it, Reina is just so inspiring!

[@sfv6]

She looks gorgeous on that Filipiniana dress.

[@jellisterellorig4034]

Thank you riena for representing the Philippines football national team, laban kbayan

[@paulinopabello3097]

Bravo guys pave the way for pilipinos in USA

[@comrades73]

Thanks for sharing , keep making more

[@kampaisugai]

Thank you for your support! 🙏🏼

[@michaelvanna8982]

Deep dive Filipinas Team🍁

[@lythonoise]

Oh

[@chichaypetchay8898]

Make that lahi film to be shown here....

[@kampaisugai]

That might be a little difficult, but I could ask Reina where her film can be seen now 👍🏼

[@henceldeanon9233]

Sir... suggestion... can you add Tagay in your channel name? Kampai Sugai Tagay...

[@kampaisugai]

What does Tagay means? Is it like cheers (Kampai)?

[@chichaypetchay8898]

​@@kampaisugaiyes 😅

[@kampaisugai]

@@chichaypetchay8898 thank you! I'll consider it 👍🏼

[@dannyreynado1265]

Did she raised Reina's foot on the chair? It's a Filipino thing when you raised you foot on the chair. I have not done that for awhile.

[@kampaisugai]

I never heard of that before and I'm half-Filipino haha. When we did this interview, we were sitting on a tatami mat.

[@dannyreynado1265]

@@kampaisugai My lola did it when we are eating. It's okay, it's all good.

[@criscasabuena8222]

She's really a Filipina by heart, though not by looks, but by commitment ànd stands. What about you? True blooded pinoy kuno, what have you done to your COUNTRY?

[@kampaisugai]

Not much tbh hahaha. I haven't even been to Japan or the Philippines yet, but by being a proud Filipino in the US and with my podcast, I hope to perpetuate our culture in the US 🙏🏼

[@pedrocarpio4243]

Congratulations Reina for the first win making history to the country you considered yours. You;re such a Philippine pride.