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THROWBACK TO VOL2…

See y’all guys again in 5 days @0000.nyc !!

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this past year I’ve been struggling with my mental health and took a little break from posting on here. happy to be back and share some photos and happy moments.

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Closing out the month of May with something I know I will never forget — my own signature cocktail by @929.nyc, inspired by my story, my work, and the different parts of who I am. 🍷 Truly such an immense honor. Thank you, @haoranchen_! 🫶🏻

This drink feels deeply personal to me: lychee notes inspired by the flavors I naturally gravitate toward, floral St-Germain and smoky peated whisky to reflect the contrast between softness and heaviness, and the influence of the emotional Filipino love songs and heartbreak ballads I grew up listening to. Even the roselle red wine injected into the cocktail carries meaning - balancing the drink while symbolizing blood, the source of life, and a quiet nod to my work as a nurse. 🩸🇵🇭

So grateful to all my friends who came out throughout the last month to try the cocktail and celebrate this moment with me (even those not pictured). I am so incredibly lucky! ❤️

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Unposted digi pics, part 5000 🥹🤍

📸 Taken with @sonyalpha #SonyAlpha

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Had a blast photographing and being part of @nabi.magazine’s celebration - The Service issue hits shelves! 🍽️🍴🥂🥂

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The Service issue 🍽️
@nabi.magazine
EIC: @millyy__j
Art Director: @elly.rosario18
Photo/video Director: @mayalouisphoto
Fashion Director: @_dannycolon
Beauty Director: @_brookeharry_
Sr Fashion Editor : @parsoncooper
Jr. Fashion Editor: @sydneyyharmon
Food Editor: @missrubo
Editorial assists: @lunathealterego @zhuoyii_ @mmichelleliao
Service is often mistaken as something transactional — a plate dropped, a garment sold, a cocktail served. But at its most compelling, service is performance, intimacy, and subtle storytelling. For this issue of NABI, we wanted to explore service not as an industry function, but as a cultural language, one that moves through fashion, food, relationships, and the evolving social culture of New York City.

🦋Get your copy now! Link in bio

Cover model: @jkao_
Hair/Makeup: @jenniesegedin
special thank you to @electrixvintage for full outfit

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a little sneak peek into @nabi.magazine Service Issue 4.05.26🍽️

@mayalouisphoto @sprk.work @thomasgiraffe @lunathealterego @zhuoyii_ @jenniesegedin @_dannycolon @millyy__j @saxumstudios_

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Highvyn and I gave birth.

Leather Seats (Official Video) full baby is on yt! 🖼️

Directed by @highvyn + @sagoonaballoon
Producer: @sagoonaballoon
Associate Producer: @ericaandko
Movement Director: @viveforlove
Director of Photography: @saki.dp
Production Designer: @xamnil
Hair and Makeup: @sophiacetta
Gaffer: @shaurya_chopra
Stylist: @ericaandko
Styling Assistant: @g.gomm
Assistant Camera: @lhsi
Key Grip: @lucas_xart12
Production Assistant: @jkao_
Filmed at @rollinstudios.official

Dancers:
@david_calahan1
@joshh_blanco
@kcdances
@oliverbkeane
@sam_martineau
@talia_riccio
@_thylan

Additional Dancers:
@abigailhaugh
@elou.fav
@europacarvalho
@suzuki_very_kind
@priyanksewani
@reiqiuh
@scottyjacobson_official
@skypasqual

Production Company: @gcny.studio

Gear:
@arri
@dzofilm
@aputure.lighting

Featured Designers:
@g.gomm
@eeshaspatel
@auralee_tokyo
@helmutlang
@rickowensonline
@acnestudios
@maisonmargiela
@coach

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Thank you @newyorkasianfilmfestival for having me at your Innovators and Icons Soirée! ❤️

What a heartwarming night amidst the New York cold seeing NYAFF friends (so reminiscent of July film festival season!), having delicious bites (@soothr_nyc @soothr.lic @lumlumnyc @falansai @kopitiamnyc @doublecrispybakery @spotdessertbar), and hearing from a star-studded panel (award-winning @vickynguyentv of @nbcnews, ‘Pachinko’ executive producer @soozhugh, @creativeartistsagency literary agent @kevhlin, and @luckylufilm director @lloydleechoi)! 🙌🏻

[Swipe to the end for the best crew and a virtual visitor. 😎]

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proof of life

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Reversible looks better in pink. 💅🎀💖Shop the Xi Keyhole Reversible Tie-up Top and the Lin Reversible Hoodie NOW.

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live laugh love DAWANG🩷🧡

Video Credits:
Directed & Edited by @alllywei
DoP by @xunch
Styling by @amy_liu13 @karinajchan
Production Company @bambipr0d
Talent
@maiqiqin @eric.y.yang @isabelletinsley @motherwhiterice @kiana.ting @rly.cool @_andrewye @itsmesarat @lil_risse @jkao_ @hihyning @tabathath0mas @sethmarques @mattie.newlin

Photo Credits:
Photography by @alllywei
Styling by @amy_liu13 @karinajchan

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