Growing up in the white suburbs in Chicago, Trace Gaynor is a 2nd generation Filipino American He graduated with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC).  Prior to singing with The Filharmonic, he was holding the esteemed title of Musical Director for his a cappella group, the USC Troy Tones. Although he illustrates a boyish demeanor onstage, Trace is very business minded and takes a lot of pride in The Filharmonic’s social presence.  So if you ever get a heartfelt reply or a cute emoji, chances are you can thank Trace for that. With that said, for this podcast episode we discuss a lot about his background in journalism, things he is currently doing now and his ins and out with the entertainment industry. Connect with us on social media via instagram @uncoveringpov to stay updated with the local episodes and any fun tid bits that we have for you. As well as follow our guest on their socials: Instagram @tracegaynor, and take a listen to their podcast @thechismiscancelled where he and Leo Albea, the creative director behind One Down talks about the behind the scenes into the videos and also a little hot takes with the media and entertainment industry.