Hella Pinay

What does it mean to hold multiple selves—and multiple histories—at once?

We sit down with , a Stockholm-based Filipina artist embodying a mysterious three-part entity: it, me, and i.

Their debut EP CHARCOAL opens a dark, immersive world of left-field electronica where obsession, devotion, self-destruction, and survival all collide.

Rooted in Filipino heritage and shaped by underground club culture, the project moves between ancestral memory and future sound—an intimate, unsettling reclamation of histories often erased, but still alive in the music.

Steph & Guerrilla explore identity across cultures, the making of CHARCOAL, and the layered inner world behind the project—including i, the mysterious human architect behind it all.

Listen + watch now — link in bio 🔗

Also special thanks to our dear friend for helping us with some audio engineering super last minute! You are theeee best love you 🖤

Hella Pinay: Icons is a podcast hosted by Steph Gancayco and Guerrilla Pump celebrating Filipina/o/x creatives, trailblazers, and agenda-setters across media, fashion, music, and beyond.

So about a month ago, and I very quietly (as in… told like two people) dropped a brand new podcast called Hella Pinay: Icons.

But a few weeks before that, a heavy and unexpected family chapter shifted my priorities overnight. And this project—like everything else in my life—has sat quietly in the background while I do my best to not fall apart. I originally wanted this podcast to drop alongside a full Hella Pinay relaunch: redesigned site, fresh content, shiny brand strategy, the works. But I’m learning (again) that done is better than perfect.

So here we are. Imperfect. Growing. Still showing up. Come along with us as we slowly evolve Hella Pinay to her final form. We’re so stoked to be back 🖤

Why “Icons”? What actually makes someone iconic? In our first episode, Guerrilla and I reunite in the studio to kiki about Filipino representation, the creative underground, identity, authenticity in trying times—and yes, we absolutely had wine for lunch.

Hella Pinay: Icons is a bi-weekly podcast spotlighting FIL/AM trailblazers shaping the future of creative culture. Raw conversations, origin stories, identity, and ofc tea. New episodes every other Wednesday.

🌴(STILL) Streaming for the 🌴 The Kasamas, The Club Kids, The Bruhas & The Baddies. Keeping it Hella Real, Hella Raw &

xoxo,
Steph

🌈We’re thrilled to announce that Hella Pinay is an official media partner of the RAINBOW BALL AND GALA 2025! 🌈

Join us on May 31 and June 1 in Makati City as we kick off Pride Month with the biggest ballroom event in Asia. This year’s theme, “PERYA” (Philippine Carnival), celebrates the vibrant spirit of fashion, dance, community, culture, and love.

The festivities begin on Saturday, May 31, with the Rainbow Ball (Mainstream) at The Shooting Gallery Makati, featuring an ALL ICON Judges Panel from New York City’s ballroom scene. On Sunday, June 1, the celebration continues with the Rainbow Gala and Kiki Aftermath Ball at Octopus, Makati City, including a special archival fashion show and talks on Trans Advocacy and HIV and Reproductive Health.

Stay tuned this weekend for more updates and behind-the-scenes coverage ✨🌈✨

HP ARCHIVES: ANARCHY IN THE UKAY-UKAY starring Nica Tan an eclectic new/vintage mix. From Hella Pinay 03: The Culture Issue.

Creative Direction & Photography: Bishop Elegino
Styling: Parmis Katouzian
Model/MUA: Nica Tan
Hair: Annabelle Cushman
Light Assist: Aja Halloway