🎬 Season 4, Episode 3 - Sibyl Santiago: A Life in Film, Stage & Storytelling

From child actress in Manila alongside her legendary mother Lorli Villanueva, to Executive Director & Head of Programming of the SOHO International Film Festival in New York, to entrepreneur, film producer, and founder of Sitting Cat Productions - Sibyl Santiago has spent her life bringing powerful stories to audiences across the world.

In this inspiring conversation, Sibyl opens up about:

✨ Her journey from acting to producing award-winning films.

✨ What it takes to run an international film festival in New York City.

✨ Her entrepreneurial leap with Sitting Cat Productions.

✨ Carrying forward her mother’s artistic legacy while carving her own path in the industry.

🔗 Learn more:

SOHO International Film Festival ➡️ https://www.sohofilmfest.com/

Sitting Cat Productions ➡️ https://www.sittingcatproductions.com/

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🌟 Season 4, Episode 2 – Judge Bryan Ramos: From Courtroom to Community Leadership

He made history as the first Filipino American judge in Georgia - now, Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos joins The Loida Lewis Podcast to share the story of how perseverance, discipline, and service shaped his journey from a young immigrant to a leader in the American judiciary.

In this conversation, Judge Ramos reflects on his upbringing in Florida and Georgia, the grit it took to succeed in college and law school, and how his career of more than 20 years in litigation prepared him for the bench. As President of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), he also champions justice, equal opportunity, and representation for the Filipino American community nationwide.

In a memorable twist, Judge Ramos turns the tables and interviews Miss Loida Lewis - who shares how the law became the foundation of her life and how it guided her in leading TLC Beatrice after the untimely passing of her husband, Reginald F. Lewis. Her story of resilience and legal grounding offers timeless lessons in leadership, legacy, and courage.

✨ A powerful dialogue on justice, identity, and the responsibility of trailblazers to pave the way for others.

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🌟 Season 4, Episode 1 – Lea Salonga: A Voice That Shaped Generations

We’re opening Season 4 of The Loida Lewis Podcast with none other than Lea Salonga - the global icon whose voice, artistry, and trailblazing career have inspired millions.

In this conversation, Lea reflects on her beginnings in the Philippines and the pivotal moment she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon, a role that earned her a Tony, an Olivier, and a place in theater history. She also shares stories about being the singing voice behind beloved Disney heroines Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and in Mulan, and what those opportunities have meant in her journey.

Lea talks about her current Broadway run in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, her upcoming shows in the Philippines, and her highly anticipated concert at The Town Hall in New York (tour dates at leasalonga.com). She also shines a light on the incredible wave of Filipino talent on Broadway today, from Eva Noblezada and Darren Criss to Nicole Scherzinger and many others carrying the torch forward.

✨ From stage to screen, from sold-out concerts to inspiring the next generation, Lea Salonga continues to embody excellence, resilience, and artistry at the highest level.

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