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What is it like to be exotic and Pinoy? How do we define ‘pure’ Pinoy? Philippine Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes writes up about the growing presence of Filipino culture across the world and shares his personal take on the matter. Find out more here. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Artist Spotlight: Kimberly F.A.R. aka Evo / EvoNano / Evo917 Filipino Visual Artist – I first got into drawing in around 2006. I was a huge fan of Sonic around that time, so most of my drawings back then revolved around drawing most of the cast – and some fan-characters.
“Fazionably Annie” The Annie B. (Batobalani) Chronicles – The adventures and misadventures of a ‘not so average’ Pinay trying to make it in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Growing up as a young barrio lass in barangay Bagumbayan in the town of Orion in the province of Bataan, I have always been in the center of fashion and glamour.
There’s no rule of thumb in living the best lifestyle! Joseph Alcantara culled up his top lifestyle picks which you definitely can relate to.
Photo Exhibit of Filipino Fashion Photographer, Eros Goze – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, in collaboration with the Filipino Ladies of Dubai, successfully held a Photography Exhibit titled “Chiaroscuro Art & Style” featuring Eros Goze at the Rizal Hall, Philippine Consulate on September 01.
For APE Creative Design Collective, there is no magic formula to do excellent work. Celebrate the artistry of these Fi, a graphic design studio based in Dubai and originally from Manila, as they take us to their journey. Talagang iba ang galing ng Pinoy!
Illuminati: The Manifold Pinoy by Krip Yuson. “Some of us who take local lore seriously might tend to agree: that the Pinoy usually has a mole in the sole that suggests a travel itch. We point out that Enrique, Magellan’s slave, was actually the first circumnavigator of the globe, since his wanderlust first took him from the Visayas to Malacca, from where he went on to complete the epic voyage by ship around the world.”
Life away from the motherland certainly takes a lot of getting used to! Most Filipinos abroad choose to suffer in silence, counting the days when they’ll finally return to the Philippines and enjoy the luxuries of home. Here are 10 ‘Luhoxuries’ that Only Overseas Filipinos Would Understand. By Aby Yap. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Hermes Alegre, a celebrated modern day fine artist, well-known in the Manila art circle, as well as abroad, has graced some of the most prestigious art spaces in the world and has the distinction of promoting Pinay tropical beauty to a larger audience.
Artist Spotlight: Lakshmi Ramirez – Filipino Musician – I wouldn’t say my music is an original style, but being influenced by Western Americana Music and the Filipino’s Kundiman Music, I can say my original songs are distinct.
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