Bananaloft.com : in search of an Asian Identity

At first, Bananaloft tried to be a magazine. But we soon realized that we're not journalists at all. We're really just a group of friends who like to share interesting things with people So that's what this site is
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AOTI: The Asian/Brown Overlap

AOTI: The Asian/Brown Overlap

Asian and Brown people. It's pretty easy to get caught up in what makes us different, but have you ever stopped to think about how much we have in common?
Getting to Know Ryan

Getting to Know Ryan

There was once a man who loved to write videos, act a fool, and make YouTube videos. Here is his little corner of the internet.
Fresh Off the Spotlight #1 – Jimmy!

Fresh Off the Spotlight #1 – Jimmy!

Welcome to Fresh Off the Spotlight! My name is Jimmy and I am an aspiring actor and all around entertainer! I will post videos about my life, how to get into acting, finding an agent, behind the scenes work,  and how to prepare for auditions. I also be doing fitness tips, dance tutorials and anything...
Re-Launching!

Re-Launching!

BananaLoft has had a year to mature. We now know that being “Dedicated to Engaging, Exploring, and Exposing Asian Culture” is not what we actually do.
Conrad With the Boom - RedLotusMedia and BananaLoft Mini

Conrad With the Boom – RedLotusMedia and BananaLoft Mini

Mike (BananaLoft) and Brian (RedLotusMedia) attempt their second Vlog! Conrad is our Boom Mic holder for today.
BananaLoft and RedLotusMedia Mini: Brian Discovers Teleportation

BananaLoft and RedLotusMedia Mini: Brian Discovers Teleportation

Edited by: Brian Cruz (RedLotusMedia) Brian from RedLotusMedia shows Mike and Conrad his discovery! Visit RedLotusMedia at: http://www.redlotusdesignmedia.ca/ In this Mini: Brian Cruz (RedLotusMedia), Mike Ikeda and Conrad Muan (BananaLoft)
An Inner Japanese Moment

An Inner Japanese Moment

You don’t have to be Asian to understand an “Inner Moment”. You know those moments when your inner “ethnicity” pops out of nowhere? And most times you don’t even realize it?
That Guy Who Takes It Too Far

That Guy Who Takes It Too Far

Written by: Mike Ikeda In this short: Ryan Butao, Joey Santiago, Mike Ikeda You know when guys say what they would do with a hot girl? But there is that one guy who takes it too far?
Flippin’ Funny

Flippin’ Funny

Recently, BananaLoft went to check out Flippin' Funny at The Courthouse in Toronto. Flippin' Funny is a comedy show hosted by Neil Bansil (Most Races Show on Earth) and includes an amazing roster of Comedians such as Joey Guila, Keith Pedro, Kevin Camia, and Ron Josol! With opening act, Toronto's very own dance crew C2...
Filipinos Making Waves Festival

Filipinos Making Waves Festival

The Filipinos Making Waves Festival is an event showcasing Filipino talent in the GTA. This is an annual event so look out for it next year if you missed it this time around!
BananaLoft and RedLotusMedia Team Up!

BananaLoft and RedLotusMedia Team Up!

BananaLoft and RedLotusMedia have teamed up! One of our goals have been to link Canadian-Asian Vloggers, Writers, and all other Media Producers together!
BananaLoft Welcomes Ryan!

BananaLoft Welcomes Ryan!

Written by: Ryan Butao Directed and Edited by: Conrad Muan We like to collaborate with vloggers from across Toronto and so we decided to “interview” Ryan from RJayToronto. Unfortunately, Mike had other plans.