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Before he became known as the ‘impalpable one’ who creates million peso dresses, Michael Cinco, one of the world’s foremost Filipino designers was already larger than life. Take a look into his colorful past as we backtrack on our first cover shoot with him in 2007. ILLUSTRADO RETRO: MICHAEL CINCO Story by Lalaine Chu-Benitez Photography: …
We peek into the lives of the hard-working Filipino professionals in the UAE, and find out what they love about their work in “It’s What I Do”
Strong is the new beautiful. Never mind skinny. Never mind sexy. You must be strong. The point is to have the body that YOU need, and not just the one that everybody else wants you to have. Strength will take you places. Strength is power. Strength is beauty.
Michael Christian Martinez, the Philippines’ sole figure skating athlete is audacious, and through his example, we realize that perhaps, we can be audacious too.
The Global Pinoy. The New Mestizo. The Half Filipino, Half something-something. Illustrado examines the new generation of mixed-race Filipinos and finds that the colonial rules no longer apply.
Hotelier William Penaredondo and Multimedia Engineer Patrick Joey Fronda talk about their work in the City of Gold.
We take a look at the designers’ growing line of men’s fashion – his latest foray, inspired by the romantic Castilian style icon – the matador.
Through all the accolades, the story of multi-Awarded Filipina – Engr. Mary Jane Alvero Al-Mahdi remains the same. That of an empowered Filipina who has shown the world that she can compete, excel and eventually lead, with sheer talent, determination and hard work – as well as a generous helping of good old Pinay charm
HR Manager Jesse Marcelo Posis, PR Executive Sheila Baldago Tobias, and airline trainer Lloyd dela Cruz Santos talk about their careers and Filipino excellence on-the-job
With a mixture of electronic music, jazz, soul and indie vibe, Fil-Brit Melisa Le Rue’s vocal prowess not only touches the soul, it ignites the spirit. Illustrado’s Princes Nedamo discovers the refreshingly unique voice of the songstress who has the Gulf spellbound.
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