Thelma Villena

Boy, Dream Big Thelma Villena

Powerful, thought provoking, and inspiring, Boy, Dream Big is the true story of one boy's struggle to rise above life's greatest challenges - poverty, loss, discrimination, and heartbreak - to provide a better life for his family.

From the urban streets of Batangas, Philippines to the sunny shores of San Francisco, California, the story captivates and entrances as it shares the deep, undeniable truths of what building a better life really means for the less fortunate and how the strength of the human spirit can persevere even in the toughest of times.

A love story at heart, Boy, Dream Big will move you, haunt you and sweep you through generations to bear witness to what life was like for young Florendo Villena, the courageous little boy who dreamed big.

"I know that dreams do not become a reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work."

- Florendo Villena