Written by: Rex Bacarra Photography by: Bethoven Filomeno Stunning the crowd once more, Michael Cinco recently unveiled his new impalpable collection at the Burj Khalifa – inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt. Read on as Rex Bacarra recounts his experience at the extravagant runway show, attended by European Royalty. Nobody dares to blink when …

Case in point, Susan Puno Villanueva – an educator of such skill and dedication that she has, not only become a true community leader amongst Filipino expats in the UAE, but also a key formative figure for the female Emirati students she teaches and mentors.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.

An Illustrado Mini-Documentary The Filipina on Top: Deconstructing Maria Clara Getting to the heart of the Pinay’s Madonna-Whore Syndrome Is the modern Filipina well-informed enough not to fall into bad situations? Or are we unknowingly contributing to our own problems? A Timonera Grafik Production Produced by Illustrado Magazine Director/DP: Kamil Roxas Gaffer: Charlie Drilon Sound: …

  Hamza Nakan KSA   About the model:  I’m 24 years old, a vocational graduate of Hotel & Restaurant Services and currently working as a Sales Utility Clerk. I currently aim to expand my boundaries and gain new experience, preparing myself for my dream job of working aboard a cruise ship one day to support …