Notable Filipino American – Cristeta Comerford August 30, 2019 By Preslaysa Leave a Comment Cristeta Comerford is the first Asian and first female White House Executive Chef. She was born born ‘Cristeta Pasia’ in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 23. You can read more about her here. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)