A Manong's Story

A short film created for Manong Lorenzo Romano's 90th birthday. This personal family memoir captures the essence of many other Filipino American famlies' stories.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• lorenzo
• romano
• little
• manila
• filipino
• american
• manong

[tvbits]

This video did exactly that. It captured the essence of the Filipino American family, especially the parents of the First-Born Filipino Americans. I cannot help but "tear-up" as I clearly empathize with your appreciation for your parents and your culture. The company that did this for you captured the very feeling and culture of many Filpino Americans. Thanks for posting this. Maraming Salamat Po.

[dzknuts]

Thanks for your comment. Actually, I am the person who did this video for the Romano Family. My name is Dillon Delvo and I work with the Little Manila Foundation and we are trying to save a piece of Filipino American history in Stockton, California. Check out our website: littlemanila dot net (apparently YouTube won't let me post the web address) Thanks again!

[dzknuts]

My father was a manong who passed away in 1997 and Manong Lorenzo is one of the last manongs we have left in our community. I basically thought, if my dad were still around, what kind of video would I make for him. I worked with the family, and this is the result.

[dzknuts]

Also, a little trivia: Manong Lorenzo is the manong featured at the end of the Black Eyed Peas, Bebot: Generation One video. Also, his sons, Lorenzo Jr. is a board member of the Little Manila Foundation and Reggie is the graphic designer who designed our Little Manila logo and t-shirts.

[markapan]

This touched my heart. It made me realize why as filipinos we need to come up in the world. Thank you, I really needed this.

[ilikejoaquin]

dennngg this made me hella tear :p thankss for putting this up!

[arribajoe]

This is an awesome family video and piece of filipino-american history. I visited a home for the "manongs" back in the 80s as a college student. Brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.

[guclaray]

Thank you for sharing your video. My grandfather was from my Pangasinan and your dad's garden reminds me of my grandpa's. My great grandfather was a Delano Manong and came here in 1929. This video was very inspirational and I was very touched.

[shanseuse]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Your parents are awesome. My dad's cousin was a Manong in Stockton. My dad was about 20 years younger and able to immigrate in the 1950's after he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. I am so proud of the Manongs and how they shaped the civil rights movement.

[shanseuse]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Your parents are awesome. My dad's cousin was a Manong in Stockton. My dad was about 20 years younger and able to immigrate in the 1950's after he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. I didn't learn about the Filipinos' involvement in the Labor movement until I started reading Carlos Bulosan

[302acr43]

Very inspiring video. This is a must see for all Filipinos in America. This captures the true values, hopes, joys, and dreams of a Filipino family.

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[RevanisAwesome]

It's Jonathello on his account. Man, I love this vid!!!!!

[TheSecretMagicMan]

this video was fantastic. All it took was for me to see that plant, not sure what it is, but I know my mom used to cook with it, and the work tools - the girdling knife and that other hoe/like tool, I remember my father having them both. brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my own backyard. I had to use a hanky while watching this. Hard work to make a better life for their families. My father turned 100 years old and is doing fine. The work has kept him strong till now.

[TheMangaTrio]

hey ninong its me your godson jonathello this is a very good video!!!!!!!

[j6015]

What a great video. i wonder if you father knew my father. Your dad work the same places that my father worked. This bring back so many memories of my father. Man life sure was different. I miss the garden in the back yard. Thank you for sharing this amazing video. Johnny Itliong son of Larry Itliong

[scabarlo]

awesome and inspiring story!