Proudly Filipino, Selene Marks showcases her heritage in Broome, Western Australia dancing folk steps, sharing Pinoy dishes, and recently posing in a Philippine flag–inspired photo shoot. Credit: Selene Marks
As a proud Filipina, Selene Marks proudly showcases her culture in Broome, dancing traditional folk dances, sharing Filipino food, and recently posing in a heartfelt photo shoot inspired by the Philippine flag.
As a proud Filipina, Selene Marks proudly showcases her culture in Broome, dancing traditional folk dances, sharing Filipino food, and recently posing in a heartfelt photo shoot inspired by the Philippine flag.
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24-year-old Selene Marks, originally from Moalboal, Cebu, has lived in Broome, Western Australia for over a decade.
She actively participates in the local Filipino community and recently modeled in a Philippine flag–themed photo shoot celebrating her heritage.
According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census, around 300 Filipinos reside in Broome. The town offers many job opportunities in mining, agriculture—including fishing and pearl farming—education and training, healthcare, and hospitality.
Selene Marks takes pride in being Filipino, actively joining community events in Broome, Western Australia. Most recently, she proudly modeled in a photo shoot wearing a headdress, fan, and face paint inspired by the Philippine flag, celebrating her roots with pride. Credit: Selene MarksSelene Marks takes pride in being Filipino, actively joining community events in Broome, Western Australia. Most recently, she proudly modeled in a photo shoot wearing a headdress, fan, and face paint inspired by the Philippine flag, celebrating her roots with pride.Credit: Selene MarksSelene Marks says her mother, Yvette Marks, is her greatest role model—teaching her the true meaning of being Filipina: kind, respectful, hospitable, generous, prayerful, and proud of her heritage. From cooking Filipino food for kababayans and colleagues to living a life of faith and service, Yvette has inspired Selene to embrace her culture and values with pride. Credit: Selene MarksProudly Filipino, Selene Marks showcases her heritage in Broome, Western Australia dancing folk steps, sharing Pinoy dishes, and recently posing in a Philippine flag–inspired photo shoot. Credit: Selene MarksProudly Filipino, Selene Marks showcases her heritage in Broome, Western Australia dancing folk steps, sharing Pinoy dishes, and recently posing in a Philippine flag–inspired photo shoot. Credit: Selene MarksProudly Filipino, Selene Marks showcases her heritage in Broome, Western Australia dancing folk steps, sharing Pinoy dishes, and recently posing in a Philippine flag–inspired photo shoot. Credit: Selene MarksSelene Marks and her family are soaking up the sun and making unforgettable memories as they enjoy a blissful holiday in the world-famous paradise of Boracay, Philippines. Credit: Selene Marks