Our Powerhouse Performers!
Kristen Sajonas
kristen sajonas is an east bay transplant (union
city!!!!!!) who currently calls daly city home. resident of tha
shugashack, a sleeper in her cave, and one crazy cleaner, she is proud
to have been a member of league of filipino students-sfsu and is happy
to be a part of diwang pinay once again! currently a board member of
liwanag kultural center in daly city and member of bayan-usa's queer
caucus, you will find her organizing and keeping her eyes on the prize
of liberation and freedom for all oppressed peoples until her bones
turn to dust. known for her really emo poems (either super dang angry
or super dang serious), she doesn't perform often, so you better pay
attention! (haha). kristen loves her mga kasama from lfs, babae, and
all other bayan-usa and gabriela-usa orgs to the fullest and is so
grateful to be a part of such beauty--through the struggle, through the
hard times, "through the fire, to the limit / through the fire, through
whatever" ("through the fire" by chaka khan, holla!)--she owes
oh-so-much to the movement that pushes her to grow and to the
ride-or-die homeys that help her up when she stumbles. makibaka, yall.
huwag matakot. tina. babae. pinay. daughter. sister. apo. aunt. kasama. angeles city. Philippines. LA. The Bay. Loves singing. Hates wet socks.
Aiza BonusAiza
Bonus graduated from the University of San Francisco majoring in Media
Studies with minors in Film Studies, Music, and Philippines Studies.
Aiza was born in Pampanga, Philippines and moved to California when she
was five years old. Her goal is to go back to her homeland and create a
documentary to open people’s eyes about the issues that are going on in
the Philippines. Her film, History in the Making, features Pinay
Artists in the bay area who are creating art to spread the message
about the history and culture of Filipinos.
Erica Viray-Santos
Erica Viray Santos is a proud mother and kasama who lives in Union City. She has spent the past couple of years doing work with Anakbayan East Bay and as a teacher within San Leandro High School’s Social Justice Academy. She has a passion for social justice, and empowering and organizing youth to work for positive social change. It is her hope that we all continue to make conscious decisions to improve our communities to allow our children to grow up in a world that truly nurtures and supports them. She would like to dedicate her performance tonight to her son, Amado Santiago Viray Santos.
Evelyn Obamos
She is proud to be a Filipina, born on the island of Guam and moved to
Hawaii. Presently a student at the University of San Francisco, she is
majoring in Media Studies and minoring in Philippine Studies and Music.
Her musical passions began when she sang with her ateh in church during
their childhood days. She thanks God for all his blessings and
continues to share her talent for his praise.
youtube.com/heyitsevelynCaroline CalderonCaroline Calderon is originally from Los Angeles, CA. She is currently
living in San Francisco studying to get her degree in Sociology.
Caroline has been playing the guitar for a little less than two years.
More of her music can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/user/br0ke
Chloe Nakano
Chloe Nakano is originally from the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii.
Currently living in San Francisco, she attends the University of San
Francisco where she is majoring in Graphic Design. Her passions
include philosophy, photography, and anything that has to do with
music. She began singing at a young age, along with playing the piano.
Chloe has recently picked up guitar about a year ago, and fell in love
with it, becoming a small-time musician. She thanks her family and
friends for always being there beside her, pushing her past her limits
to become the person she is today.
Parangal Dance Company
Parangal means tribute. Parangal Dance Company is a Filipino Folk Dance Group base in the San Francisco Bay Area. OUR MISSION is to give tribute to our Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting our ethnic costumes, music, and dance. Founded in May 2008, our company consists of members who share the same passion and love of Philippine folk dancing. Through our research with experts and indigenous groups in the Philippines, public and private performances, and free dance workshops, we aim to entertain, inspire, encourage, and educate the Filipino Americans and diverse communities so that they can gain a better understanding and appreciation of the Philippine life, culture, and tradition.
www.parangaldance.org
