Jian & Eva - Benicia Leadership - Class Of 2020 🎓

Jian & Eva Roth at Benicia HS Graduation filming.

Firstly, thank you Benicia High School & staff for all you've done. Still, with BHS Graduation Ceremony filming being done in blocks with social distancing guidelines in place, it's tough to see the seniors not being able to hug and celebrate each other in a typical commencement ceremony. So it was awesome for Jian and Eva to bump into each other after her session. #BeniciaHighSchool #BeniciaPanthers #graduation2020

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Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat.