From shame to pride: How a Melbourne music–dance teacher fully embraces her Filipino identity - Dating ikinahiya, ngayo’y lubos na ipinagmamalaki: Music-dance teacher, niyakap ang kanyang pagka-Pilipino

Melbourne-born artist-singer and dance teacher Katie Archer grew up in a world that often mocked her skin colour, heritage, and identity. Years of racial discrimination made her hide her Filipino roots and feel ashamed of herself, until she found the courage to embrace all that she once tried to hide. Today, she proudly celebrates her Filipino identity. Katie’s journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing who we truly are. - Lumaking madalas kinukutya dahil sa kanyang kulay, pinagmulan, at pagkakakilanlan, matagal na itinago ng aktor at music-dance teacher mula Melbourne na si Katie Archer ang kanyang pagka-Pilipino. Taon ng diskriminasyon ang nagtulak sa kanyang ikahiya ang sariling pinagmula hanggang sa natagpuan niya ang tapang na yakapin ang lahat ng minsang tinanggihan.Ngayon, buong puso at buong pagmamalaki niyang ipinagdiriwang ang kanyang pagka-Pilipino.