Out pop Filipino-American music
The Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and mental health advocate is one of the first LGBTQ Filipino-American solo male artists to be considered for this category.
“Tell Me Your Name” was first released to honor AAPI month. Orlina shared, “As a Filipino-American who proudly identifies as Asian-American, I wanted to release the song to honor AAPI month and to be included in the movement that champions the Asian community, Asian artists, and the culture. Sharing my creative talent as an AAPI artist is important to champion as I continue to create meaningful projects, advocate for our community, and continue to shed light on the importance of visibility and equality.”
Orlina first entered the spotlight through his 2017 YouTube series, “Your Time With Thomas” which brought him global success on the internet having been featured in Forbes, CNN, GLAAD, and other prominent publications.
Fans can catch Orlina perform at The Outstanding Filipino Awards on October 27th at at Blue Note Hawaii. Learn more and get tickets here.
Stay connected with Thomas on socials @thomasorlina and stream his music on Apple Music and Spotify now! Check out thomasorlina.com for more updates!