Alive in the United States, but Made in the Philippines: Jane De Guzman, Interviewed by Hollywood Banayad

Jane De Guzman

After learning about the struggle for finding a Filipino-American identity in English 100 BK, it felt vital to learn about my heritage starting with my own mother Jane De Guzman. After conducting an interview with her, I learned how similar her struggles aligned with my own and those of the Filipino community back in the Philippines and in Daly City. She is living proof of what E. San Juan, Benito M. Vergara, and Mark R. Villegas were trying to inform the readers of our history not only as Filipinos, but as Filipino-Americans. 

                                  Table of Contents

                                                       1) Introduction

                                                       2) Family Background

                                                       3) Leaving the Philippines

                                                       4) Being a Filipino in the United States

Jane De Guzman taking a photo with her classmate back when she was in high school.

Jane De Guzman introduces herself: name, age, and occupation.

Jane De Guzman speaks about her family background.

Jane De Guzman reminisces about leaving Pangasinan, Philippines.

Jane De Guzman summarizes her overall thoughts and feelings of being a Filipino in the United States.