Rod Pulido, author, filmmaker, and self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Ube Fanatic," grew up in Cerritos, California. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in Film Production from California State University, Long Beach. His directorial debut, The Flip Side, became the first feature by a Filipino filmmaker to world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Rod strives to uplift and entertain with stories that highlight the Filipino American experience. His debut YA novel, CHASING PACQUIAO, comes out May 2, 2023 from Viking Books. Follow him on Instagram @RodAPulido.com