Olivia Rodrigo, pinahanga ang fans sa pagpapakita ng Pinoy roots

• Olivia Rodrigo showcased her Filipino heritage by cooking lumpia in a kitchen feature with Vogue
• The Grammy-winning artist shared a personal story about her grandmother introducing her to the beloved Filipino dish
• Rodrigo hinted that her upcoming third album will explore themes of joy, marking a tonal shift from her previous releases
• Fans are buzzing online as visual teasers and changing color motifs appear across Los Angeles and her official platforms

Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo recently highlighted her cultural roots while teasing new music, offering fans both a taste of home and a preview of what’s next in her career.

In a video feature with Vogue, Rodrigo prepared lumpia, a popular Filipino dish, while also mixing a citrus-inspired Paloma cocktail. The singer shared fond memories tied to the food.

“Lumpia, to someone who's never had lumpia before, they're really delicious and savory and, like, kind of greasy in the best way. I don't know, it's just like feel-good food. My grandma used to make them for Thanksgiving every year, and so that was probably my first introduction to lumpia,” Olivia said.

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While cooking, Rodrigo also incorporated calamansi into her drink, emphasizing its Filipino origins.

“These are Filipino fruits. They’re these delicious little sour kind of orange things. They’re really delicious,” Olivia said.

Beyond the kitchen, Rodrigo opened up about her forthcoming third album, hinting at a fresh creative direction.

“I feel like the album is very varied. I really wanted to figure out a way to kind of write about joy in this album,” she said.

The singer has been dropping subtle hints about the project, including visual teasers spotted in Los Angeles, where a wall featuring her signature color palette has been repeatedly repainted, sparking fan speculation.

Rodrigo previously embraced her Filipino heritage during her 2024 concert at the Philippine Arena, her first visit to the country. She later told Jimmy Fallon that Filipino fans were,

“Such good singers.”

This further endeared her to her supporters.

Olivia Rodrigo is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame on Disney Channel before becoming a global pop icon. Known for her vulnerable, rock-edged songwriting, she transitioned from television to music with the record-breaking success of her debut album SOUR and its acclaimed follow-up GUTS. As a leading voice of her generation, she has dominated the charts with hits like "drivers license" and "vampire," earning critical praise for her sharp lyricism and high-energy live performances.

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In another report, Olivia Rodrigo shared her desire to return to the Philippines and explore its beautiful islands, expressing fond memories of her 2024 Manila concert held for women’s healthcare causes. The Filipino-American singer said the warm reception from Filipinos meant a lot to her. She also revealed that she is currently working on her third studio album, exciting fans who are eagerly anticipating new music from the global pop star.

Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo also made headlines some time ago after an onstage mishap during her GUTS World Tour stop in Melbourne, Australia. While running across the stage, she accidentally fell into an open trap door, surprising fans. Despite the incident, the singer quickly stood up and reassured everyone that she was okay. She later shared a lighthearted TikTok video of the moment, even adding playful background music, showing her ability to laugh it off.

Source: KAMI.com.gh