Stories for CreaZion Studios
Two features I wrote for the award-winning multimedia production and distribution company, CreaZion Studios (from Aug. 5, 2024 to Sept. 13, 2024).
Photo from Lofi Generator
Hi! I’m Andrea.
Welcome to my portfolio. I’m a 23-year-old writer, poet, and content creator from the Philippines.
I consistently aim to sharpen my critical outlook on trending media, current events, and evergreen narratives. The Hallyu scene, Philippine pop music and entertainment, and queer perspectives fuel my pulse on today’s pop culture landscape.
Read more of my work on Substack and via Linktree.
All Things Sentimental
I write full-length features, evergreen articles, and news reports on culture, creativity, and identity. I work with notable storytellers in entertainment, music, media, pop culture, and publishing to help them share their own narratives and let their bodies of work thrive in their own right.
Stories for Inquirer.net USA and Canada
My articles and reports for Inquirer.net’s USA and Canada outlet for news, culture, and lifestyle (from Oct. 1, 2023 to Feb. 11, 2024).
Taking a page out of Aya Cabauatan’s limitless scrapbook of the world
I talked to visionary artist and photographer Aya Cabauatan on finding purpose in creating keepsakes that inspire and withstand time.
Everyone’s a critic, but Lé Baltar is different
In my chat with the 25-year-old writer for Women's Month last year, she raised appreciation for cultural work and criticism as community building.
It’s a ‘surreal’ world after all—at least, according to Justin de Dios
The SB19 member is taking flight as a creative director, producer, and songwriter. Read my full feature on Justin's solo debut, "Surreal."
6 Filipino celebs whose Eras Tour outfits made the whole place shimmer
These artists served looks and celebrated girlhood at the Eras Tour stops in Tokyo and Melbourne.
From a Japanese film fest to a ‘virgin’ market, here’s where to celebrate creativity and the arts
These small press fairs and artsy showcases in February 2024 were definitely worth the wait.
4 sapphic OPM love songs for when you’re feeling all the feels
Whether you’re a certified yearner or still recovering from your past situationships, you’ll surely enjoy these sapphic OPM love songs.
What Seoul’s new law for idol trainees means for K-pop
Is Seoul’s new policy for idols and trainees enough to eliminate the extreme beauty standards and unhealthy schedules forced upon them?
Scriptwriting, Production, and Content Creation
During my time as a Junior Content Creator at INQUIRER.net’s niche brand Preen, I wrote and produced video executions for photoshoots and pop culture commentary on Instagram and TikTok. These include an introduction to the multinational dance competition “Street Woman Fighter Season 2,” a brief interview with actor Cedrick Juan, and a fun challenge with drag artist and Taylor Swift impersonator Taylor Sheesh.
I also filmed and edited Preen’s event coverages, such as Thai band Scrubb’s concert in Manila and the grand launch of SB19 member Justin de Dios’ solo debut, “Surreal.”
The Line We Hold
“The Line We Hold” is my undergraduate thesis. It got nominated as one of the Best Theses of the Ateneo de Manila University’s Department of Communication. My study addresses campus journalists’ plight and peril nationwide through a critical discourse analysis of their statements against attacks on press freedom.
The poster I made for my undergraduate thesis