Updates
Holding the line for our stories
Rooted exists because we know our voices carry power.
Shayne Nuesca
Shayne Nuesca is the founder of Rooted and its parent company, Bylign.
Film
‘Oakland Ilokana’ is a tribute to family, heritage and forgotten Filipina Americans
Elenita Makani O'Malley's debut film is an intergenerational journey that centers on a perspective often overlooked in Filipino American history.
Updates
Back to the beginning
In 2025, we're reclaiming joy.
Television
Media powerhouse Ebony Williams on carving her own path and the impact of mentorship
After navigating her early career in media and entertainment on her own, Ebony Williams says mentorship is essential and it’s her turn to pull others up with her.
Creators
Actor, creator Monica Joelle Ortiz thrives with family bonds and Filipino stories
Monica Joelle Ortiz talks rejection, family support and humanizing Filipino stories.
Music
Alan Z talks authenticity in the face of show business
Alan Z is no stranger to media executives and other outside forces that have tried to box in his artistry.
Television
Ami Park shares journey to ‘Alaska Daily’: ‘It’s definitely not been overnight’
“Alaska Daily” is the first time Ami Park is billed as part of a main cast. After years of navigating the Los Angeles acting circuit, it’s a feat Park doesn’t take lightly.