Howie Danao grew up in an affluent Tel Aviv home as the adopted son of a secular Israeli family, alongside his Filipino mother who worked as a caretaker. A gifted singer fluent in Hebrew, he rose to the semi-finals of a major Israeli reality competition and later served in the IDF even before he gained citizenship. A transformative Jewish-identity program pushed him to confront his past and his purpose, sending him on a spiritual journey that led to conversion, religious life, and using his music to share his story of faith, belonging, and love for Israel.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HowieDanao

Hoodie: https://www.makeyourmarkculture.com/

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Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis — From Outsider to Belonging