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COMMUNITY

Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG)
Alexis Louise Quiza Foundation

2018 Philippine Heritage

Arts and Culture Celebration

Designer Carl Andrada with his models

LENDALE, CA,October 26, 2018 – The exemplary performances and the audience were all
Filipino American Business Association of in awe. The highlight of the evening’s show was the
Glendale (FABAG) organized in September fashion show by Carl Andrada, a locally based fashion
G1990 under the Cultural Exchange designer who is known for his Filipiniana inspired
Committee of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, creations and designs. A video presentation by a Marvel
presented its 2018 annual Philippine Heritage Arts and Studio visual developer/artist surprised the audience.
Culture Celebration at the Glendale Central Library At the end of the presentation the artist, Anthony
held on October 26 during the Filipino American Francisco, came to greet and spoke to the audience
Heritage Month. The celebration was presented about his artwork designs as a concept artist and
in a room packed with an audience in the library illustrator. His list of works were included in feature
auditorium. There was the Filipino flair in songs, piano films such as the Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok,
and rondalla performances, folk dances, a fashion Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and
show and a variety of sumptuous delicacies served for Chronicles of Riddick. And, he is very well known too
refreshments. as the Visual Father of Baby Groot .
This free admission event entertained the audience The evening was graced by State Senator Anthony
which was emceed by Edith Fuentes of FABAG and Fortantino, representatives of Assembly Member Laura
Joy Quiza of Alexis Louise Quiza Foundation with Friedman, Burbank Vice Mayor Sharon Springer,
an evening program of lively cultural performances, Glendale Council Members Paula Devine and Vartan
nostalgia and pride showcasing Filipino- American Gharpetian, and Shant Sahakian from the Glendale
talents and artists. All performers presented their Board of Education.

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