In this powerful excerpt from The Road to Sydney, a conversation between California Attorney General Rob Bonta (@agrobbonta ) and Sydney Loyola highlights the realities many trans people still face in the workplace and in society today.
Eight years in the making, the film follows Philippine dance master Sydney Loyola as she navigates gender affirmation, identity, culture, and belonging through the art of Philippine dance.
Catch the SF premiere with The Road to Sydney film team at the 25th edition of the San Francisco Documentary Festival (@sfindiefest ). Check the link in bio for tickets! 🏳️⚧️🎬
📍 June 1, 5:30 PM
📍 Vogue Theater, San Francisco
#TheRoadToSydney #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransStoriesMatter #SFDocFest
San Francisco friends — come visit Oliver Tolentino’s Shop The Showroom this weekend!
Step into the world of timeless elegance and couture craftsmanship as Beverly Hills designer @theolivertolentino presents his latest collection of eveningwear, bridal, and special occasion pieces.
Whether you are searching for the perfect gown, interested in custom designs, or simply would like to stop by and say hello, we invite you to experience the collection up close in an intimate showroom setting.
We’d love to see you there. 💫
📍 Oliver Tolentino Showroom
The Philippine Center
447 Sutter St., Suite 428
San Francisco, CA 94108
🗓️ May 15 | Friday | 2PM–5PM
🗓️ May 16 | Saturday | 10AM–5PM
🗓️ May 17 | Sunday | 10AM–5PM
For inquiries:
[email protected]
(310) 858-0555
(323) 384-7144 (while in SF)
#OliverTolentino #SanFranciscoEvents
#TrunkShow #CoutureFashion
#FilipinoDesigner
BridalFashion
EveningGowns
SFStyle LuxuryFashion PhilippineCenterSF
Happy Mother’s Day to all the lovely Moms, Moms-alike, Mommy-sort, whose love continues to inspire, guide and brightens the universe💖
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven to our Mom Consuelo who passed away 18 years ago today (May 10, 2008). We miss your loving smile. I love it when you visit me in my dreams; together with sis Delza and cousin-sis Nancy who was mom-alike to our families. We miss you dearly. 💖🙏🏼💖
We’re honored to announce that The Road to Sydney has been officially selected for the inaugural Arté Film Festival (@producedbyarte ) this June at the historic Bankhead Theatre. If you can’t make it to our SF Doc Fest premiere, you can still catch the film in the Bay Area in Livermore!
To have this story included in a festival celebrating diasporic Filipino voices and community-centered storytelling is incredibly meaningful. Thank you to Arté and everyone who continues to champion bold, human, and deeply rooted stories from our community. Truly honored to be included in your inaugural year.
📍 Bankhead Theatre, 2400 First Street, Livermore, California
🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026, 5:05 PM
🎟️ Tickets are now live — tinyurl.com/ArteTickets2026 —don’t miss your chance to be part of opening night history. Secure your seats today, meet the filmmakers, and experience the magic of film with us.
#TheRoadToSydney #ArteFilmFestival #FilipinoStories #QueerCinema #TransStories
The 13th Annual UPAASF Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp is HERE!
🗓️ July 6–10, 2026
📍 El Camino High School, South San Francisco
🎒 Ages 7–12 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 $350/attendee | Sibling discount offered!
Art. History. Music. Culture. Identity.
All in one week. 🔥
Scan the QR code or visit to register!
Spots are LIMITED — don’t wait!
See you all this Summer! ✨🇵🇭🇺🇸✨
#upaasf #bayarea #filipino #summercamps
Our journey comes full circle as The Road to Sydney makes its San Francisco Bay Area premiere at the 25th edition of the San Francisco Documentary Fest (@sfindiefest )! 🏳️⚧️🎬 We’d love for you to celebrate with us and the incredible community that helped bring this film to life. Join us as we reunite with our film participants, creative team, and supporters who made this documentary possible.
Eight years in the making, the film follows Philippine dance master and choreographer Sydney Loyola — an influential force in the Bay Area dance community — whose enduring impact and artistry continue to inspire. From the Bay to her roots in Palawan, her journey of gender affirmation unfolds through the vibrant language of Philippine dance, exploring identity, culture, and belonging. Now, it all comes full circle with the Bay Area premiere of The Road to Sydney at the festival.
Tickets are now live! 🔗 Reserve your seats today by clicking the link in our bio. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at what’s sure to be a memorable night at the Vogue Theater in San Francisco.
#TheRoadToSydney #SFEvents #SFDocFest #SanFrancisco #TransStoriesMatter
We are proud to share that @theroadtosydneyfilm will screen at the 14th Annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival @seattleaaff
- a celebration of trans identity, resilience, and the courage to live in full truth. 🏳️⚧️
We hope you join us on
🎥May 30, 2026
1:25 - 3:25 PM
at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
In-person and virtual tickets
available
/saaff2026
Come witness it.
Show up for stories that matter.
#RoadToSydney #SAAFF2026
I am completely lost for words! Thank you @national_mural_awards for this incredible honor — Gold for Region 4 and Bronze for National! 🥇🥉
Creating this mural was an absolute joy and a true act of creative freedom. A project like this doesn’t happen alone, and I’m deeply grateful for every single person who helped make this dream a reality.
To Annette — thank you for opening your home and being our shelter through it all. To my roomies! Thank you for showing me great time and for your friendship! To the @flintpublicart , my incredible collaborators — thank you for the invitation, the trust, and the opportunity to paint in Flint. Jennifer and Daren, thank you for sharing your wall with me — you are both absolutely amazing! 🙏
And to these two incredible artists who gave their time and energy to make sure I didn’t have a complete breakdown mid-process — @michael.cobley.51 and @johnwolftattoos — I could not have done this without you! ✨
This one means everything. 🎨
#nationalmuralawards #mural #proudpinoy #flintpublicartproject #streetart
Huge congratulations to @venazir_ on this incredible achievement!
🏆 Gold – Regional Winner
🥉 Bronze – National Winner
at the National Mural Awards 🎨
Your artistry continues to elevate stories, culture, and community in the most powerful way. So proud to witness your work being recognized on such a prestigious stage.
You inspire us all to dream boldly and create with purpose. Keep shining and painting the world with meaning.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The 2026 National Mural Awards (NMAs) was presented at the Hagerfest Music & Art Festival in Hagerstown, Maryland, on May 2, 2026. The event celebrates top mural art, featuring awards, artist panels, and tours.
In 2025, @venazir_ was also a winner of the Dream Big Award.
#AAPIHHistoryMonth
#FilAm
#superpinay
Huge congratulations to @venazir_ on this incredible achievement!
🏆 Gold – Regional Winner
🥉 Bronze – National Winner
at the National Mural Awards 🎨
Your artistry continues to elevate stories, culture, and community in the most powerful way. So proud to witness your work being recognized on such a prestigious stage.
You inspire us all to dream boldly and create with purpose. Keep shining and painting the world with meaning.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The 2026 National Mural Awards (NMAs) was presented at the Hagerfest Music & Art Festival in Hagerstown, Maryland, on May 2, 2026. The event celebrates top mural art, featuring awards, artist panels, and tours.
In 2025, @venazir_ was also a winner of the Dream Big Award.
#AAPIHHistoryMonth
#FilAm
#superpinay
