Abi Marquez brings Filipino cuisine to global acclaim

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Lumpia isn’t just a dish, it’s a Filipino emblem of community and heritage—and Abi Marquez is bringing this iconic food to social media feeds worldwide.

This week, we shine a light on this content creator who is gaining international attention for her infectious enthusiasm for local food cuisine. Marquez is a magna cum laude graduate from the University of the Philippines with a degree in hotel, restaurant and institution management. She started making food videos on TikTok in 2022 and, since then, has earned global recognition, particularly the prestigious James Beard 2024 Media Awards. Learn more about this humble yet enigmatic lister on our 2024 Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow roster.

While you’re here, you may want to:

• Get a glimpse of real-life Crazy Rich Asians’ wardrobe essentials—from the iconic Hermès Kelly bag to Chanel’s shopping bags
• Learn more about Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines Manila and his cousin, Jacob King, who followed his footsteps in pursuing higher education
• See some photos from the grand opening of Solaire Resort North; and
• Take a look at the trailer of Netflix and GMA’s newest series Pulang Araw, which takes today’s generation back to 1940s Manila at the onset of the Second World War

Best,
Syrah Inocencio
Gen.T & Lists Editor

When Kevin Kwan’s book Crazy Rich Asians was adapted for the big screen, it took the world by storm. Its original budget was $30 million, but it earned an impressive $239 million. This box-office hit immersed viewers in the dramatic, luxurious lives of jet-setting Asians. 

These characters are far not just figments of Kwan’s imagination. He may have taken loose inspiration from people he knows, but Asia is well-known for those who flaunt their wealth in style. Below is a list of some bags you might find in a crazy rich Asian’s wardrobe—at least until next season’s drops. 

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Norman King made history in 2017 as the first indigenous Aeta to graduate from the University of the Philippines Manila, one of the country’s renowned state universities. It was no easy feat, as the tribe has long faced significant barriers to education. Schools are often miles away from their homes, and government support has been minimal.

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On May 25, 2024, Solaire Resort North welcomed esteemed guests with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was well-attended by select VIPs, with guests of honour President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos.

The programme was hosted by Martin Nievera who energetically welcomed the crowd. Bloomberry Resorts Corporation Chairman and CEO, Enrique Razon Jr, spoke about the long journey that led to the opening of Solaire Resort North, a US$1 billion property touted to be the new gem of the north.

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In the words of Filipino poet and activist Emmanuel Lacaba, “awakened, the masses are messiah.” This statement is especially true for the people who make Netflix’s latest war drama Pulang Araw. Set in the 1940s, this brand new series by director Dominic Zapata taps into the audience’s psyche by bringing them back to the Second World War. 

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