CAAMFest

MABUHAY made its World Premiere at CAAMFest, bringing audiences into the story of Reina, a Filipino American college student navigating family expectations, identity, and the uncertainties of adulthood.

Directed by Aronjonel Villaflor and written by and starring Bella Javier, MABUHAY is a coming-of-age story about taking risks, finding your voice, and defining your own path.

Following the screening, audiences joined a Q&A moderated by Dino-Ray Ramos, CAAMFest Programmer, Narrative Features, with director Aronjonel Villaflor, writer and actor Bella Javier, and producer Din Pastrana.

Scroll through for highlights from the screening and conversation.

Photo credits:
Slide 1-2: Alyssa Huang
Slide 3-6: Justin Chu