Stella Abrera made waves earlier this year when she became the first Filipina-American to earn the role of principal dancer at renowned ballet company American Ballet Theater in New York City. Filipino dancers all over the world rejoiced by using #PinayPower on social media to celebrate Stella's history-making feat. The new role came to Stella at age 37 after 14 years as a veteran soloist despite battling injury after injury. News story from Vox.