13 Reasons Why Co-Stars Reunite at Star-Studded Filipino Forces Gala
Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos swapped their Evergreen High drama for Hollywood glamour at one seriously impressive Filipino celebration.
Hollywood's Filipino talent showed up and showed out this week. According to Variety, '13 Reasons Why' alumni Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event, held in the heart of Hollywood. The star-powered dinner brought together some of the most influential Filipino voices working across fashion, entertainment, and tech right now.
The guest list was nothing short of impressive. Variety reports the evening welcomed 'Chief of War' actor Brandon Finn, DreamWorks Animation's rising creative force Januel Mercado — the writer and director behind the upcoming 'Forgotten Island' — and 'The Pitt' breakout star Kristin Villanueva, among others. It was a full-on celebration of Filipino excellence, and the room clearly delivered.
Now in its fourth year, Filipino Forces has cemented itself as one of Hollywood's most exciting cultural events, shining a spotlight on the trailblazers redefining what representation looks like on screen and behind the scenes. Butler and Granaderos' appearance together was a nostalgic treat for '13 Reasons Why' fans — proof that some bonds formed on set truly last beyond the final episode.