From Gowns to Grounded Stories: Angeleyh Pasco on Filipino Identity — Press Play Podcast S2E16

What drives a beauty queen to step into the spotlight — not just for the crown, but to tell stories that matter?

In this episode of Press Play Podcast, Kiko and Dredd sit down with Angeleyh Caballero Pasco — model, filmmaker, and Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidate as she opens up about her life from Philippines to Hawaii to the Miss Universe PH stage, and how each step has led her to one thing: telling Filipino stories that matter. Her journey reveals a deeper layer of what it means to represent culture, identity, and purpose.

We talk about:
• Cultural identity and “Aloha spirit”
• What it means to tell people’s stories through art
• Mental health, identity, and soft strength
• How pageantry became a vessel for healing and advocacy
• The quiet power of showing up — even when you feel unworthy

Whether you’re wearing heels on stage, holding a camera behind the scenes, or simply learning to take up space in your own story — this is a reminder that you don’t need a crown to represent something greater.

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The Press Play Podcast covers a multitude of topics within Filipino culture, but with a focus on undiscussed conversations about money, relationships, work, attitudes and more. Hosted by Dredd & Kiko, expect to be educated and entertained by their discussions between them or with featured guests.