Over the last 6 years, the rise of the Filipino photographer has been an unstoppable phenomenon in the UAE and the larger Gulf. What with the unprecedented popularity of photography as a hobby and the growth of photography groups, the community has spawned a new breed of lensmen that have promoted Filipino creativity in a new niche.

Who would have thought that a virtually unknown Dubai-based Overseas Filipino would get the same award that marks the versatility and talents of the likes of Philippine cinema icons like Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor? Not in her wildest dreams, Fe Ging Ging Hyde would admit, and she herself was overwhelmed to bag the Best Actress title at the 34thGawadUrian, the prestigious award-giving body in the Philippines for films.

PHOTOGRAPHY – ROZEN ANTONIO CREATIVE DIRECTION AND STYLING – MICHAEL CINCO PRODUCTION – GYN CABRERA GROOMING – BOBBY CAPARAS CLOTHES – MICHAEL CINCO, MAY THAMANYAH AND GIAN ROMANO MODEL – DIMITRI TOLENAARS

Thoughtleader: Lyndon Magsino Education Advocate Over the last 17 years, Lyndon Magsino has been an active supporter and community leader for Filipinos in the Gulf, both as the founder and chairman of several professional organizations, as well as though his advocacy in education. As the Founder of the Philippine Business School (PBS) in the UAE, …