Oblivious meets Mark Villegas

Mark and I were once co-directors for the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture.  I think he was just starting his Ph.D program and I remember thinking HOLY CRAP, that's a lot of school. More power to this brother for pushing through and  being almost done with his program!  Mark is a co-editor with Kuttin Kandi (of 5th Platoon) and Roderick Labrador of the recently published, "Empire of Funk: Hip Hop and Representation in Filipino/a America" The book sounds awesome and I can't wait to pick up a copy.  

Name(s)
Affiliations (arts org, fun things you do, etc) :
Mark Redondo Villegas, Ph.D. candidate in Culture and Theory and UC Irvine

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What's the one word you are guilty of using too much?
Empire

How did you end up doing what you are doing now?
Ph.D. stuff? They accepted me

Which member of the Wu-Tang Clan best describes your personality?
Ghost Face Killer, because I like to tell stories, but the difference being my own life story is filled with too much Street Fighter 2.  

Dogs or Cats, who wins? Why?
Dogs because they rely on you, whereas cats think you're just another big cat and will fuck you up.

What is the best part of any given day for you?
Breakfast because I cook a big, giant breakfast almost every day.

Favorite Buzzfeed list or quiz? Why?
I don't really know.

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In a zombie apocalypse who would you want on your survival team?
Actually, I'd rather be a zombie because who wants to "live" during those rough times? Who's to say that zombies aren't actually thrilled, passionate, and purposeful about what they do?  

What is the last thing you searched for on google?
Wingstop

If you could talk to your high school self, what would say?
Don't overdry the skin.  Moisturize instead.

What is the best thing or meal you ever ate?
Grilled fish on a Bohol beach with mango juice

What is a memorable project that you are working on or have worked on?
Empire of Funk: Hip Hop and Representation in Filipina/o America

This was fun and now I'm hungry. All this talk of breakfast food and wings!  If you get the chance definitely pick up Empire of Funk! Mark, Kuttin Kandi, and Rod Labrador will be at the SCPASA Summit at UC Riverside this Saturday.  SCPASA Summit participants get a 10% discount. Here's your chance to meet these folks and contributors  DJ Icy Ice and Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales.