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Jianne

A freelance writer based in Hong Kong, telling stories rooted in food, society, identity, and culture 📩 Open for work & commissions: jiannem.soriano@gmail.com

dining

The CEO of noc on his live-slow philosophy for the weekends
Business Insider: Interview with Natalie Chiu, co-founder of Saicho
Chef Vicky Lau shares her favourite restaurants that capture HK's soul
Yurt: the Hong Kong restaurant putting Central Asian cuisine on the map
Chef Marvin Gaw talks bringing modern Filipino cuisine to Hong Kong
How chefs and entrepreneurs are redefining Filipino cuisine in HK
Brut's new chef brings a Filipino touch to the revamped menu
HK's best egg tarts, according to chef Grégoire Michaud of Bakehouse

travel

Review: Nipponia Hotel Takehara Saltworks Town, Hiroshima
The Qing Suites review: A quiet retreat in Penang, Malaysia
Kissaten: A look inside Japan’s traditional cafés
Tokyo shopping guide: The best malls and streets to shop
Stories to Experience: National parks of Japan (partnership with JNTO)
Review: Azerai La Residence Hue is a stylish hotel bursting with history
T+L Asia: Discover the charm of Japan’s beautiful villages

music

Japanese-Filipino star ena mori: ”Good music is immortal, and it lives on”
DPR Ian opens up about his love for tattoos, music, and storytelling
K-pop trio ablume ushers in a new chapter with ‘Echo’
TXT: “We've matured a lot but never forgot how we started”
Younha on her latest album and 20th debut anniversary: “I feel brand new”
Japanese pop group BE:FIRST spill the beans on their journey

arts & culture

How a 25-year-old started a company revitalising rural Japan
Case study: What Shangri-La Signatures solves for China’s elites
Report: Japanese listeners turn to radio for comfort and efficiency
This filmmaker’s debut is a love letter to Hong Kong’s domestic workers
Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota discusses her iconic threads

entertainment

“It’s an honour”: Barry Keoghan and Raff Law talk ’Masters of the Air’
Park Gyu-young breaks down her character in ‘Squid Game’ season 2
Tom Holland discuss his emotional preparation for ‘The Crowded Room’
Director Park Chan-wook on ‘Decision to Leave’ and complex characters
Review: ‘Return to Seoul’ is a soulful exploration of identity and culture
‘The Sunny Side of the Street’ sheds light on the HK refugees' experience
‘Sunshine’ tackles teenage pregnancy and abortion in the Philippines
Janus Victoria's ‘Diamonds in the Sand’ examines Japan's lonely deaths
Director of Bhutan's first Oscar nod on being the underdog and happiness
‘The Last of the Sea Women‘ is Sue Kim’s ode to Korea's legendary divers
Netlix's ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ proves that the anime’s legacy lives on

bylines

Business Insider
South China Morning Post
Two Keys
Cinema Escapist
JoySauce
Voyapon (Japan)
Hong Kong Cheapo
Lifestyle Asia HK (*previously)
Localiiz (*previously)
Tatler Hong Kong (*previously)
TimeOut Hong Kong (*previously)
Travel and Leisure Asia (*previously)

work, beyond writing

My historic speech at the United Nations
Examining gender and resistance with Filipina HKers
My documentary - Own Voices: Breaking Stereotypes
(First place) Korea Through Our Eyes photography competition

features of me

My documentary - HK students talk breaking down barriers
19 Asian millennial women you should know
Feature about my work at the United Nations
Life in Tokyo: Filipina writer from HK shares her experience
THE LOOP HK (30 Under 30)
Video interview with DotAsia