Half Filipino Erik Spoelstra named NBA's Miami Heat Head Coach

Another Pinoy-Blood makes it into the Big-Time. With Coach Pat Riley stepping down and retiring from coaching, he announces that the new Head Coach will be 13 Year Miami Heat Associate and Assistant Coach Erik Spoelstra.

Here is the Story from Inquirer.net:

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra has replaced Pat Riley as the new head coach of Miami Heat after the latter announced his resignation on Tuesday.

"I just want to let everybody know how excited and honored I am to be the next coach of the Miami Heat," said Spoelstra, who has worked for the club for the past 13 years. "I want to thank everybody for having the confidence in me to lead this team on the court and in the future."

Before he assumed his new post in the 2006 National Basketball Association champion team, the 35-year-old Spoelstra served as Riley’s assistant, training young players such as Dwyane Wade.

Spoelstra’s mother is a Filipino, the former Fe Celino of San Pablo City, and his father Jon is of Dutch-Irish origin.

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Make us proud Erik, make us proud.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

Noypi

Filipina YouTube Phenom Charice Pempengco

Ok, you know how I've introduced new Journey Lead Singer Arnel Pineda? Well apparently another Filipino Talent is making GLOBAL waves with appearances on different stages in different countries.

I believe she was also discovered through YouTube and has been invited to different shows in different places.

Didn't I say that we Filipinos are entertainers by heart? Here is more proof.

Here are some videos, let me know if any of you have any more information on her.

Kyuhyun of SuJu & Charice Pempengco A Whole New World Duet



Charice Pempengco - COMPLETE ELLEN GUESTING



Daily 10 on E! - A Star is Born - Charice Pempengco

What's Ramiele Up To? Guest Appearance on the Ellen Show

Since our Pinay Contestant Ramiele has been eliminated she has been seen as a guest on the Ellen Show and she performed as well. Here it is:



I'll follow later for my favorites to win the competition.

Ramiele, you made the top 10, and you will be on tour with the group so we are happy and proud of you. Hindi na malayo ang mag-guest ka sa showbiz sa Pilipinas. Kung ganon, daan ka dito sa Guam para kantahan ako ha? ;)

Noypi

America's Best Dance Crew the JabbaWockeez (w/ a couple of Pinoy Members)

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Pinoys are entertainers by heart, no matter where we are put on earth.

Anyway if you haven't yet heard, the JabbaWockeez won the MTV Contest / Show America's Best Dance Crew. From what I understand, a couple of the members of this group are Pinoys.

I've got a video for you so you can see what I'm talking about, Michael Jackson would be proud. Enjoy!

Pinay (Filipina) Ramiele Malubay Sings "Alone" on American Idol

Here is our kababayans latest showing on American Idol, she hit some high notes although they weren't perfect, she still hit them. They acknowledged that she was sick or she lost her voice or something so we should give her the benefit of the doubt.

At any rate, she did well, but she will have to prove herself this week to ensure that she breaks the top 5.

Keep voting for her because she is our only representative. =D

Pinay (Filipina) Ramiele Malubay's performance of I Should Have Known Better on American Idol

Well here is our kababayan's latest performance, and you know what? She is still in it! Also she can be cute sometimes... hmm...

Anyway don't forget to keep supporting our kabayan Ramiele.

I'll wait for your album on GustoKoh Ramiele. ;)

Manny Pacquiao is New Champion! Mabuhay ang Pinoy (Filipino) !!

We all heard about it, we all saw and heard every pinoy everywhere watching it, and it lived up to it's hype. Pacquiao once again makes Filipinos Proud everywhere.

and the rich get even richer.. Manny is not only a fighting machine but quite possibly one of the best money making machines in our time as well. Go MANNY!!

Wala bang balato? he he..

Anyway, here is an article from inquirer.net on the craze that Manny has started:



Pacman fever grips Filipinos nationwide
MANILA, Philippines—While most Filipinos were cheering themselves hoarse in their living rooms, in moviehouses, and in public markets and plazas across the country, a 58-year-old woman was on her knees praying in a room in General Santos City in Mindanao.