BLOGTALK WITH MJ By MJ Racadio
There is no doubt that Filipinos love the limelight; with their flare for the dramatic, Pinoys are quite proud to tout their talents. With that said, it takes a special kind of individual to celebrate the artistry of fellow Filipino Americans, but that is precisely what MJ Racadio has done and continues to do. An award-winning celebrity blogger and Hollywood podcaster, he is also the founder of the “75 Most Influence Filipino Americans” (MIFA) list.
A Fil-Am himself, MJ originally hails from Urdaneta, Pangasinan in the Philippines. Growing up in the greenery of the province, he spent the summers of his teenage years in the historical Vigan City located in Ilocos Sur. Now approaching nearly 3 decades in the United States, his move to the US was prompted by a dream of breaking into the entertainment industry.
MJ’s claim to fame was not found in film or TV, however; he carved a niche market in blogging and podcasting, focusing on the Fil-Am talent of Hollywood. In doing so, he created his show “BlogTalk with MJRacadio” from which came the pool of Pinoy celebrities that make up MIFA. His rubbing of elbows with people of interest is not limited to Filipinos, given he has had meetings and meaningful conversations with the likes of Martha Stewart, Flo Rida, and his own idol Steve Harvey.
Having dabbled in music as a recording artist, MJ is also a TV reporter with previous experience in practicing publicity. No stranger to public relations, he was on the media & press team for the Miss Universe competition five times and has been a Net25 Hollywood correspondent & segment producer for nearly 10 years. He was even a recipient of a TOFA – The Outstanding Filipino Awards – alongside awardees like Jokoy, Lea Salonga, HER, and Bruno Mars to name a few.
You cannot spell “Racadio” without “radio”, and the world of entertainment news and celebrity correspondence would not be the same in the Fil-Am community without the work, dedication, and commitment of MJ. We are honored to have him as a member of our writing staff and cannot wait for him to share his body of work with you. Join us in welcoming the newest participant in our growing group of columnists, MJ Racadio!
