’13 Reasons Why’ actors Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunite at Filipino Forces Event
“13 Reasons Why” stars Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood.
The dinner brought together influential Filipinos in the fields of fashion, entertainment and technology. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, writer and director of Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” Januel Mercado, “The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva and “Project Runway” season 21 winner Veejay Floresca.
During a get-to-know-you moment, Villanueva, who plays Princess on the HBO show, revealed she was hoping to add to her resume. “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for the last almost 20 years and I’ve always wanted to learn how to produce,” she said.
Model, fashion designer and Miss Universe winner R’Bonney Gabriel recently announced that she will appear on the next season of ‘Project Runaway’. She recently posted, “After 16 years of sewing and soooo many hours of watching Project Runway, I thought it was time to enter the workroom. Design has been my passion since I was young, and being a part of this season is a dream come true.”
The new season premieres on Hulu on July 6. Gabriel told the room that she had recently moved to Los Angeles. “I’ve been sewing for 16 years, so I’m building my fashion brand. It’s very small, so I want to learn more about how to grow the business.”
The evening was organized by Filipino Forces Feast and Fiesta. Sampa has curated a Filipino culinary experience for guests.
The Filipino Forces Host Committee consisted of: Rembrandt Flores (Founder of Filipino Forces), Raissa Gerona (Chief Brand Officer of REVOLVE Group, Inc.), Lena Salatinjants (Sr. Director, Nike Celebrity + Entertainment Marketing), Marisa Pizarro (Partner and Manager, MWA Music, Beatclub) and Melissa Magsaysay (Journalist and LA Time’s ‘Live + Well’ podcast host).
Founded by Rembrandt Flores in 2023, Filipino Forces is an annual celebration of Philippine excellence held during AANHPI Heritage Month in May.
Filipino Forces exists to showcase the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural empowerment.
