From feeling ashamed to celebrating: A Melbourne-born artist's journey to embracing her Filipino identity - Minsang ikinahiya ngayo'y lubos na ipinagmamalaki: Pagyakap ng isang artist mula Melbourne sa kanyang pagka-Pilipino

Melbourne-born artist-singer and dance teacher Katie Archer grew up in a world that often mocked her skin colour, heritage, and identity. Years of racial discrimination made her hide her Filipino roots and feel ashamed of herself, until she found the courage to embrace all that she once tried to hide. Today, she proudly celebrates her Filipino identity. Katie’s journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing who we truly are. - Melbourne-born artist-singer and dance teacher Katie Archer grew up in a world that often mocked her skin colour, heritage, and identity. Years of racial discrimination made her hide her Filipino roots and feel ashamed of herself, until she found the courage to embrace all that she once tried to hide. Today, she proudly celebrates her Filipino identity. Katie’s journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing who we truly are. Si Katie Archer, isang artist-singer at dance teacher na ipinanganak sa Melbourne, ay lumaking madalas kinukutya dahil sa kanyang kulay, pinagmulan, at pagkakakilanlan. Taon ng diskriminasyon ang nagtulak sa kanyang itago ang pagka-Pilipino at ikahiya ang sarili—hanggang sa natagpuan niya ang tapang na yakapin ang lahat ng minsan niyang tinanggihan. Ngayon, buong pagmamalaki niyang ipinagdiwang ang kanyang pagka-Pilipino. Ang paglalakbay ni Katie mula pagdududa tungo sa pagtanggap ay makapangyarihang paalala ng kahalagahan ng tunay na pagyakap sa ating pagkatao.