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10 Inspiring Filipinas Who Prove We Can Do Anything

5. Andreia Carrillo, astrophysicist

A young Filipina astrophysicist by the name of Andreia Carrillo wants to discover the vast knowledge there is to learn about the galaxy. The Bulacan native moved to the US and earned an undergraduate degree in astronomy, astrophysics and interdisciplinary physics at the University of Michigan. There, she conducted research about a dwarf galaxy called dw1335-29. Now Andreia is working on her PhD in astrophysics at the University of Texas. One of her lifelong goals is to "connect Filipino astronomers to their fellow astronomers around the world."

6. Gini Santos, supervising animator at Disney-Pixar

Disney-Pixar'sfirst female supervising animator is a Filipina. Her name is Gini Santos. In twenty years with the company, Gini has worked on our favorite Disney-Pixar films like Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, Ratatouille and Up. She also brought life to Dory in Finding Nemo. Her most recent work is for the film Coco where she led a team of over 80 animators.

Disney-Pixar's first female supervising animator is a Filipina. Her name is Gini Santos. In twenty years with the company, Gini has worked on our favorite Disney-Pixar films like Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, Ratatouille and Up. She also brought life to Dory in Finding Nemo. Her most recent work is for the film Coco where she led a team of over 80 animators.

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