Jan. 13, 2023

From Marvel to Viu Philippines: Corinna Vistan-Takahashi's Journey in Entertainment and Advocacy

S5/Ep 2//Color of Success

In this episode, I sit down with Corinna Vistan-Takahashi, Head of Originals for Viu Philippines, Southeast Asia's largest streaming platform. Corinna shares her experience working at Marvel Studios and producing content for 19 out of 23 Marvel films. She also discusses her efforts to promote Filipino talent and Asian representation on a global stage. Additionally, Corinna talks about the importance of seeking support for mental health, raising children with a global perspective, and how Korean content has led to a wider appreciation for Asian entertainment.

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Full bio:

Corinna Vistan-Takahashi is a Filipino-American film and TV studio executive who currently serves as Head of Originals for Viu (Pronounced View) Philippines.  Viu is Southeast Asia’s largest streaming platform with 8.4 million active monthly users and the region’s go-to platform for Asian dramas.  Prior to VIEW, Corinna worked at Marvel Studios as a Creative Content Producer for theatrical releases, lending her expertise to record-setting blockbusters such as Avengers: Endgame and Ant-Man and the Wasp.  During her tenure, she crafted creative content strategies and produced content for 19 of the 23 Marvel films, released between 2010-2019.  She also worked with Apple to pioneer moving graphics on AppleTV.  Corinna continues to bridge the cultural gap between Filipino talent and trained US filmmakers, spotlighting phenomenal Filipino talent and increasing visibility and representation of Asian entertainment on a global platform.

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