Growing up in Stockton, California, Amielynn Abellera didn’t see herself reflected in the mainstream media. “The only Filipino actors I remember during my childhood were Dante Basco as Rufio in the film, ‘Hook,’ Tia Carrera in ‘Wayne's World’ and Lea Salonga in ‘Miss Saigon,’” said Abellera, who is one of the stars of Noah Wyle’s new Max show, “The Pitt.” “I remember there being Asian characters in some of my favorite martial arts films (‘Rumble in the Bronx,’ ‘Karate Kid,’ ‘Best of the Best’), but to see any Filipino or Filipino American characters or storylines was rare.” A resident of Los Angeles, the actress stays in touch with fans on Facebook and Instagram (@amielynn.abellera).