FIL-AM IN ELLEN DEGENERES’ NEW CAMPAIGN
Filipino-American drummer Alexey Damian Poblete was one of the kids selected by TV host Ellen DeGeneres for her new girl empowerment campaign.
Filipino-American drummer Alexey Damian Poblete was one of the kids selected by TV host Ellen DeGeneres for her new girl empowerment campaign.
British magazine Vogue’s Lauren Milligan reported that Ellen has teamed up with clothing brand Gap for its GapKids x ED collection with campaign aimed at empowering girls and celebrating individuality.
“I think if we shine a light on real girls doing incredible things, that’ll encourage other girls and boys to do incredible things, and that’ll encourage even more people to do incredible things, and eventually the world will be a more incredible place,” she said.
Aside from Alexey, Ellen also picked a skateboarder, an entrepreneur, and an engineer specializing in prosthetic hands. The kids’ ages range from nine to 12.
During their photo shoot, Alexey was able to personally meet Ellen. She is thrilled to be working with the American TV host, calling the experience a dream come true.
She talked about teaching Ellen how to play a simple beat. “I was nervous because it’s Ellen, and I am a fan of hers so, of course, I was like frozen. But I was trying to keep cool,” she related to ABSCBN North America News Bureau’s Bev Llorente.
The 12-year-old will not only be featured in billboards across the United States but also in magazines worldwide.
“To those people out there, I want them to follow what their hearts say and to not let anyone stop you. Just be yourself and have fun,” she said.
She may be busy with her studies but Alexey plans to visit the Philippines for the “Dutdutan Tattoo Convention” on Sept. 25.