ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN conquers the international stage with screenings at two major film festivals next month: the 44th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival in the United States and the International Sound and Film Festival in Samobor, Croatia. Directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura, the critically acclaimed docu-film is part of the official selection for Spotlight On The Philippines, a showcase featuring new Filipino films that are redefining storytelling in groundbreaking, boundary-pushing ways. It will be screened at the Consolidated Theatres Kapolei 3 on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Alongside ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN, the special section also features Lav Diaz’s Magellan, which was handpicked as the Philippines' entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, and Jerrold Tarog’s Quezon, an epic historical drama which stars Jericho Rosales on the titular role.

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And that’s when it hit me... do you ever feel like things happen exactly the way they’re meant to? When I reread that 2014 blog, it felt like I had unknowingly written my future. The post was titled “Still Waiting” (you can read it here first before continuing). What blew my mind was how it started with me sharing about a song I had composed. Then with these words: “I’d love to share with you the lyrics of the song I just made but I feel like it’s not publish-worthy and needs a little editing. Don’t worry, in time I will with a musical score.”

Like... GIRL, IF ONLY YOU KNEW!

Music has always been a love of mine, even if I couldn’t sing or play an instrument. For a long time, I thought that meant I’d never have a place in the industry until one comedy movie changed my perspective: School of Rock. There’s a scene where Miranda Cosgrove’s character didn’t want to be a “groupie,” and Jack Black told her she had the most important role of all: being the manager. That scene gave me a sense of relief. I didn’t need to sing or play an instrument to belong. I could still love music deeply while supporting the people who create it.

Then in 2016 I met my soulmate Migz, a singer and producer, which pulled me even deeper into music. But before I could fully pursue it, I had to chase my childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant as well as try my hand at other businesses (a salon, a milk tea shop) before slowly building what is now WYL Music. Back then, the thought of co-founding an independent music label and helping artists with their music never even crossed my mind. Yet here I am, a decade later, doing exactly that. This part deserves its own post, so I’ll save the details for next time ;)

Now, in my 30s, I’m still waiting. But this time, I know what I’m waiting for. I’m no longer the confused teenager I once was. If my 19-year-old self were reading this, I’d tell her I’m proud of her for trusting her gut, for believing in God’s purpose, and for embracing her journey. Yes, you’re a jack-of-all-trades, and yes, you have adult ADHD but instead of letting that stop you, you used it to push forward and that took a lot of courage.

Before I end this post, I just want to honor my friends who made me feel like a fairy 🧚‍♀️ that day Kim Dominic, our photographer (and business partner), Toni and Gab, the pioneers of WYL Music who also happen to be family, Marielle my fairy glam mother for hair and makeup and of course my fiancé for always being so supportive. This portrait shot was impromptu, but wow… the way it turned out deserves to be everywhere. Forgive me though I rarely ever post a front view. Hahaha!