Jelynn Sophia Malone's journey from a dancer with the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts and Education Center to a Hollywood figure and entrepreneur highlights her cultural richness and success. With over 19 years in media, she excelled as an actress and TV host for networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, and E!. As Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Mostra Coffee, Jelynn's strategic vision has earned the company top accolades, including the 2020 Roaster of the Year and the 2022 US Coffee Roasting Championships. Co-founding Mostra with Beverly Magtanong, she aims to support Philippine coffee farmers and eradicate poverty. Jelynn's life blends cultural pride, artistic achievement, and entrepreneurial success. She is married to James Malone and has two daughters, Max and Harlowe, embodying the power of dreams and positive change.

Social media: @jelynnmalone | @mostracoffee

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Facilitating the conversations are award-winning filmmakers and SDFC co-founders Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Bautista, and Alicia de Leon Torres, Deputy Director of the Nemeth Foundation and SDFC Board Member. Sound design and edit by SDFC Technical Director, Miko Aguilar. Key art design by SDFC Communications & Social Media Manager, Tiara Liz Deriquito.

Nemeth Narratives is presented by The Nemeth Foundation in partnership with San Diego Filipino Cinema and New Americans Museum

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