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You also have to surround yourself with people who have the same dreams and values as you do.

I was just a kid. I had nothing to my name but I was still happy. But I was also given a chance to pursue my dreams, have an education.

Coming from the Philippines to the U.S. did shape me in that it gave me perseverance.

Someday' talks about a dream of mine.

I have introduced Filipino culture to the world.

It is really important for me to help my culture.

Our stuff is more about being positive, but not in a preachy way.

Stan Lee is like the universal hero. He got every culture together by storytelling. He gave every community their own hero to follow, in fiction and actually in factual life.

Our first conversation went like: ‘So, what do you do in the Philippines for fun?' ‘Well, I like to rap and breakdance.' And Will was like, ‘What?? Me too!' That sparked our friendship and from then on, we were inseparable."

I've been building classrooms for children. Computer labs for kids. It's such a huge problem and so many children just aren't given a chance in life.

The Peapod Foundation provides tools and mentors encouraging children to express themselves through music and art.

I was sponsored to go to the U.S. and became a Black Eyed Peas, and now I'm paying it forward and helping other children like me.