But no matter where they went, they always came back to their Filipino roots. They would cook Filipino meals, attend Filipino festivals, and celebrate traditional Filipino holidays like Christmas and New Year's.

Ana grew up in a close-knit family in a small town in the Philippines. She was the youngest of three siblings, and her parents owned a small food stall where they sold traditional Filipino dishes like adobo, sinigang, and lentejas (a hearty stew made with lentils and vegetables).

Ana and Jake got married in a beautiful traditional Filipino wedding, surrounded by their friends and family. They danced to the music of a live band, and Ana wore a stunning Filipiniana gown.