Filipino | African American

Photo credit: benedict biano

I identify as Filipino-Black American. My Mom is from the Philippines. I’ve never met my Dad; I have no idea what he looks like. But I know he is from New Orleans and I know his name; he was in the US navy based in the Philippines 90’s. They met in Subic. I currently live in the Philippines.

I don’t have a partner, but here in the Philippines they are used to having foreign partners. It doesn’t matter your race as long as you love each other. I think this has definitely changed from when my parents were in a relationship.

For me interracial couples are fun and cool, as it will cause more interesting mixes to happen. Some people love my skin color because they can see your beauty, and they love my hair.

I am currently not working but I’m planning to find a job and find my Dad also. This would mean travelling to the US which would mean visiting my other native country.

If I was reborn I want to be a European and maybe a mermaid. A European as I want to be able to experience European cultures; I love the architecture and the arts so much. A mermaid because I love the beach and I want to live in deep and calm places. I love hearing the ocean waves.

Due to this coronavirus, I am still planning to enrol in online classes. I watch Netflix and do some fun content for my vlog and in my free time. And these past few weeks before we go into another lockdown I have some photoshoots as I’m a freelance model.