‘Paano to Pinoy’ series debuts on MYX YouTube Channel

Join the Planells family as they compete in weekly Filipino cultural challenges on MYX’s YouTube Channel. HANDOUT

LOS ANGELES — “Paano to Pinoy,” a brand-new made-for-YouTube series that is part-reality, “part-funny and 100% made for the family,” is debuting July 4, on the MYX YouTube Channel.

Hosted by the charismatic Hernando Planells, “Paano to Pinoy” revolves around the rich tapestry of Filipino culture from the perspective of a Filipino American family amid the excitement of challenges and games.

Planells, a longtime basketball coach with experience in the college and semi-pro levels, brings his expertise as a challenge/game master to the series. He is also a renowned motivational speaker, sports choreographer, and producer for Hollywood movies. Additionally, he is no stranger to the culinary world, having previously hosted a cooking show.

Joining Hernando on this entertaining journey are his talented children, Prestonand Gabby, who add their unique flair to the show.

Meet the Planells (Clockwise from top left): Preston, Dad Hernando and Gabby. Through a series of fun challenges, the Planells  family aims to showcase the richness of Filipino traditions from the perspective of a Fil-Am family, foster family bonding, and to cultural appreciation.

Preston, a star collegiate swimmer at the University of Utah, is an honor student in his senior year. With his athletic achievements and academic excellence, Preston brings a competitive spirit to each challenge in “Paano to Pinoy.”

Gabby, a Musical Theater sophomore at Chico State University, emphasizes the importance of embracing their Filipino culture regardless of the actual extent of their heritage. “We’re still Filipino. It doesn’t matter if we’re a quarter, half, or full. We claim that culture completely,” shares Gabby.

In a recent interview on the podcast “Bridging the Gap,” the Planells family shared the significance of discovering their roots and embracing Filipino culture.

“Paano to Pinoy aims to inspire viewers to want to learn more about their own culture and other cultures as well. When we increase our knowledge, curiosity, and appreciation, we also increase our capacity to love,” states Hernando.

Gabby shares that food is how their family bonds with their Filipino culture. She explains that they make two dishes on the show, and they discovera lot just learning about the ingredients that go into the food.

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Preston adds that it is important to know where one came from to move forward to one’s destination. So, he underlines that curiosity and openness to learn about one’s roots is key.

With various challenges like cooking sisig, karaoke-singing, using the walis (Filipino broom), “Paano to Pinoy” promises to be engaging for audiences.

Viewers can tune in to watch “Paano to Pinoy” every week, starting July 4, on the MYX YouTube Channel.