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202238 minPGdocumentary

Ginoong Taiwan

202238 minPGdocumentary

Two million Overseas Filipino Workers compete in beauty pageants worldwide, with three factory workers vying for the crown at Ginoong Taiwan in Hsinchu.

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Chih-ming CHENG

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Two million Overseas Filipino Workers compete in beauty pageants worldwide, with three factory workers vying for the crown at Ginoong Taiwan in Hsinchu.

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Lili Huangdirector

Chih-ming CHENGdirector

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Factory workers Robin, John Louie, and Raymond compete in the Ginoong Taiwan beauty pageant in Hsinchu. The event draws attention from the local Filipino community, which celebrates pageantry. The documentary follows these Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) as they pursue their dreams amid the pressures of competition and camaraderie. The 38-minute film captures their experiences leading up to the contest.

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