Lumen Beltran
Lumen Beltran | |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020 - present |
| Website | lumenbeltran.com/take1 |
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Lumen Beltran is a Canadian actress and media producer.[1] She is best known for her work in independent films, including The Monkey, Sophie's Rules,[2] and Telus Storyhive films On Gordon Alley, Casket Case, Kong Kong's House of Kung Fu on Telus Optik TV.[1]
Beltran is also seen as one of the titular sisters in Three Ates and a Wedding, which she also produced.[3] Three Ates and a Wedding premiered on The Filipino Channel The Crossing anthology series[4] after completing its festival run at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and FilAm Creative Film Festival.[5]
Beltran is the host and executive producer of Take 1, a talk show and podcast she is developing with business partner Emmanuel Munda, owner of D1 Productions LLC.[6]
Early life and career
[edit]Lumen Beltran was born in Manila, Philippines. She immigrated to Canada at 6 years old. By the time she was a teenager, Beltran felt she had lost her mother tongue, her traditions, and most of what made her feel Filipino. Beltran found that acting became her way back to her cultural roots.[6]
While competing in the Miss Asia Calgary beauty pageant, Beltran was scouted and signed by a talent agent to begin auditioning for film and television roles.[7] Shortly after, she booked her first television credit on Guilty Party and relocated to Vancouver to play the role of Amber in Sophie's Rules.[8]
Community involvement
[edit]Beltran participated in the 2026 Filipino World Series, a celebration of Filipino culture and community hosted by the Philippines Baseball Group. She took part in the second annual Celebrity Baseball Game alongside Filipino-American personalities, including Dante Basco, Ruby Rodriguez, and Roshon Fegan. Beltran is also a judge for GEMfest, the Gender Equity Media Society's film festival platform.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Jones, Will (August 14, 2026). "Lumen Beltran Earns Best Performance Nomination for On Gordon Alley as Her Career Enters a New Chapter". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
- ↑ Ballington, Olivia (December 6, 2022). "Sophie's Rules – Feature Film Review". Indy Reviews.
- ↑ Papasin, Rowena (February 10, 2024). "Fil-Canadians create, produce new short comedy film". Retrieved September 25, 2026.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative Launch "THE CROSSING: Finding Our Way Home Through Stories" A Global Anthology Series Celebrating Filipino Filmmakers and Stories". Asian Journal News. June 11, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
- ↑ Racadio, MJ (September 2, 2026). "FILAM CREATIVE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 PROGRAM FEATURING BOLD STORIES FROM FILIPINO-AMERICAN AND GLOBAL VOICES". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
- 1 2 Lucena, Jorge (September 22, 2026). "Lumen Beltran Is Building a Filipino Creative Universe, and the Industry Is Paying Attention". Retrieved September 25, 2026.
- ↑ "The Fashion Insider". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ The Reel Grind Episode 3 Interviw with Lumen Beltran, 2025-07-03, retrieved 2026-09-26