FilAm CreatorCon

FilAm CreatorCon FilAm CreatorCon celebrates, supports, and empowers our Filipino American creative community!

09/15/2026

HOY! I’m returning to FilAm CreatorCon this Saturday! I’ll be bringing prints, stickers, pins, and more. Please join us to celebrate, support, and empower our Filipino-American creative community!
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
10am–5pm
Chula Vista Library, Civic Center Branch
Admission is FREE – Open to all ages!

Marcel “Chelle” Esteban, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday 9/...
09/13/2026

Marcel “Chelle” Esteban, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Marcel Esteban, better known as “Chelle” to family and friends, is a San Diego-born and raised Filipino American artist, food content creator behind , and the founder of Come Hungry Club, a monthly mail club. Through her art and storytelling, she celebrates her love of food, culture, and the local small businesses that bring our communities together.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Toy artist, Zard Apuya, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday 9/1...
09/13/2026

Toy artist, Zard Apuya, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Zard Apuya is a San Diego-based toy artist known for transforming food, nostalgia, and pop culture into handcrafted miniature art. From iconic snacks and familiar brands to dishes inspired by his Filipino heritage and Guam upbringing, his work puts a miniature spin on the foods and cultural references that have shaped him. Each piece is sculpted and painted by hand with a focus on making the fake look as real, and delicious, as possible.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

naeu will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pmWhere...
09/13/2026

naeu will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: naeu is a San Diego based artist who creates art based on the things that brings her joy. When not drawing, she can be found trying out new cafes or playing games. She hopes that her keychains and pins can bring you joy in your everyday life!

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Rubio Bros. Cartoon Studio will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday ...
09/13/2026

Rubio Bros. Cartoon Studio will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bios:
Ronald Rubio – Director of King of the Hill, Director of the Cleveland Show, Director of Be Cool Scooby Doo, and brother of Bobby.

Note: Bobby Rubio will be at the booth from 10am-12pm.

We’ll also have:
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Sunkissed Pinay will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10...
09/13/2026

Sunkissed Pinay will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Maria began selling Filipino-inspired jewelry in 2017 and later founded Sunkissed Pinay® with the creation of its now-iconic, trademarked Heart Sun—a design that became the defining symbol of the brand. Sunkissed Pinay is recognized as one of the early brands that helped bring Filipino symbolism into modern, everyday jewelry, creating meaningful pieces that celebrate culture in a fresh and wearable way. Maria is also the original creator of the Araw Earrings, a signature design that has become widely recognized and has inspired many interpretations.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Chloe Camonayan will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10...
09/13/2026

Chloe Camonayan will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Chloe Camonayan is an LA artist whose works has been published in Andromeda Spaceways, Helios Quarterly, Mermaid's Monthly and more. She is the Cover Artist for Brenda S. Tolian's poetry collection Be***al Mouths, published by Raw Dog Screaming Press and Pedro Iniguez's Control Theory novel and Synthetic Dawns & Crimson Dusks fiction collection.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Illustrator and designer, Thrillustrated, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!...
09/13/2026

Illustrator and designer, Thrillustrated, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: “Hi my name is Raina, I'm a local artist who works out of Barrio Logan. I've been drawing all my life and now continue to pursue art part-time as a painter. My passion has always been animation however, and I love all things film, comics, and concept art! Whether it's fan art, illustration, animating, or painting - capturing a story with images is magic to me. My constant inspiration is just creating the things that I love, and finding those magical connections they bring with other people.”

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Illustrator and designer, Thrillustrated, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!...
09/13/2026

Illustrator and designer, Thrillustrated, will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Founded by filmmaker Patricio Ginelsa, Kid Heroes Productions is a Los Angeles creative studio that fuses nostalgic charm with character-driven storytelling. Named after their neighborhood homemade movies, Kid Heroes centers community and playfulness across every project. From their award-winning films (Bebot, Lumpia with a Vengeance) to an ever-expanding LUMPIA Deep Fried Universe comic catalog, the studio’s mission is simple: to reconnect audiences with the wonder and fun of being a kid.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

Artist and educator, Paradise Iz (Iz Inocencio Jr.), will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm Creat...
09/13/2026

Artist and educator, Paradise Iz (Iz Inocencio Jr.), will be joining over 45 Filipino American exhibitors at FilAm CreatorCon 2026!

When: Saturday 9/19/26, 10am-5pm
Where: Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch (365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

See our online program and get your FREE tickets at:
FilAmCreatorCon.org/FACC2026

Creator bio: Inspired by his culture and upbringing in Southeast San Diego, Iz uses his art to share his story as a 2nd-gen Filipino-American. His mixed-media halo-halo art work, rooted in 80s/90s graffiti and sketchbooks, now inspires and empowers youth through innovative collections.

We’ll also have:
Special appearances by AJ Rafael, Whilce Portacio, and Bobby Rubio!
Panels
Musical Performances
and…Food!

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