Alyssa Lapid
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‘Queen Sugar’ Star Bianca Lawson On Bringing Life to Complex Black Characters Since the ‘90s
For HelloGiggles' Black History Month tribute, I wrote a profile on Bianca Lawson and her legacy of holding space for women of color on screen. 


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What Playing TV's First Black Lesbian Superhero Means to 'Black Lightning' Star Nafessa Williams
For HelloGiggles' Black History Month tribute, I wrote a profile on Nafessa Williams, TV's first lesbian superhero. 


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For Home and Interior Design, Holiday Gift Ideas That Solve Problems Affordably—and Prettily
For Wall Street Journal's Off Duty, a joint gift guide on home decor gifts. 
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Decorate Your Way Into a Better Mood
For Architectural Digest's Clever vertical, a guide on how to decorate for the holidays to boost mental health. 









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How to Manage Your Election Day Anxieties
For Architectural Digest's Clever vertical, a guide on managing Election Day anxieties according to experts. 








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How Manila's Creative Community is Handling Life Under Lockdown
 For iD, a feature on how young Filipino creatives have been navigating half a year under lockdown. 



 

I Felt Pressure to Have Lighter Skin for Years, Until I Started Turning White
For Man Repeller, a personal essay on developing the autoimmune disease vitiligo against the backdrop of colorism in the Philippines.
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All You Need to Know About Soju—and How to Enjoy It At Home
For Rachael Ray, restaurant-worthy soju cocktails to try at home.







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How Nicole Ponseca Is Putting Filipino Food on the Map
A profile Q&A with restaurateur and James Beard Award-nominee Nicole Ponseca on introducing Filipino food in New York through her East Village restaurants, Jeepney and Maharlika.
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​Representation and Presentation: Andre D. Wagner 
A profile of street photographer Andre D. Wagner, whose powerful black and white images capture the nuanced lives of communities of color in America. 
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20 Bachelorette Party Destinations That Are Not Las Vegas
For Brides, the ultimate bachelorette destination list with itineraries for all types of fun. 
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Do Friendships Really Change After Marriage?
We asked experts to share how friendships are affected by a wedding.  
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Wedding Thank You Card Wording: How to Write a Thank You Note
For Brides, a breakdown of the art of writing thank you notes.

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Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations?
An investigative piece on how luxury reseller The RealReal mislabeled Target designer collaborations. 


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​How a Tarot Reading Helped Me End My 6-Year Relationship
A personal essay on using tarot to end a relationship.



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​Landed frequent covers and spreads with Explore Philippines, MEGA, and MEGA Man magazines profiling local actors and change makers when I was still based in the Philippines. Also reviewed hotels, wrote about beauty treatments, op-eds, and more. 

Star Meets Surftown 
A cover story featuring Jake Cuenca and the island of Siargao. 
EXPLORE Philippines Magazine, Jan-April 2018
[Philippines]


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Baby Talk in the Climate Crisis
An investigation into how Filipinos are changing their views on child bearing in the midst of an eco-crisis. 
MEGA Magazine, Jan 2020
[Philippines]
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Single for the Holidays
A personal essay on navigating the holiday season solo. 
MEGA Magazine, Dec 2019
[Philippines]

I Am Woman
A cover story of actress Coleen Garcia on coming into her own right before her wedding. 
MEGA Magazine, April 2017
[Philippines]
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Madam Warrior
A profile on Filipino environmental activist Gina Lopez who was rejected as a government secretary after months in office because of her activism against mining companies.
EXPLORE Philippines Magazine, November 2017 to January 2018
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Serenity and Beyond
A review of an accommodation at Lake Caliraya featuring floating cabins and a ton of water activities. 
EXPLORE Philippines, November 2017 to January 2018
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What, me, worry? Why high-functioning depression is still depression.
A reported piece on high functioning depression in a country where mental health options aren't widely accessible and depression is still taboo. 
MEGA Magazine, July 2017 
[Philippines]

Just a Small Town Boy
A cover story of Filipino actor Gerald Anderson weaved with the tales of Batanes, the northernmost island in the Philippines. 
EXPLORE Philippines Magazine, August to October 2016
[Philippines]
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Sculpting Time
A feature on sculpting procedure thermalift, a less invasive procedure with little to no downtime.
MEGA Magazine, March 2016
[PHILIPPINES]

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