🎙️ Season 2, Episode 6: From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood: The Journey of Ruben Nepales
In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Ruben Nepales, an award-winning journalist and Hollywood correspondent. Ruben takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming one of the most respected voices in entertainment journalism.
Ruben shares the story of his early years, his breakthrough into the industry, and how his dedication to storytelling paved the way for his success. He also opens up about his experiences interviewing A-list celebrities and the lessons he learned along the way. His coffee table book, Through a Writer's Lens, released during the pandemic, is a collection of candid photos with some of Hollywood's biggest stars he has chronicled throughout his career.
In this episode, Ruben also discusses the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), which he and his wife, Janet, founded to celebrate Filipino cinema and strengthen ties between Hollywood and the Philippines. His passion for Filipino culture and film continues to shine through in both his journalistic work and his efforts to elevate the Filipino film industry on the global stage.
Learn more about Ruben Nepales:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubenNepales
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubenvnepales
Through a Writer’s Lens: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Writers-Lens-Ruben-Nepales/dp/B08XXY3VP4
Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:
https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833
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