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Tastemaker: Menon Hiphop Artist Bringing a unique angle to his rap that is truly ‘eclectic and multicultural Dubai,’ half Filipino and half Sri-Lankan, Gerrard Anthony Menon has pulled influences from his Third Culture Kid (TCK) background combined with Middle Eastern flavor and lyrical mastery in order to churn out his signature beats. Born between two …
Thoughtleader: Maxxy Santiago Journalist No other Filipino journalist has covered the Middle East as extensively and as fearlessly as Maxxy Santiago. As a Correspondent and Consultant at the ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau and Senior Reporter at Arab Times for almost two decades, she has covered a wide range of important and historical events in region, …
Tastemaker: Twisted Martinez Hip-hop Artist & Community Champion When Vinn Albert “Twisted” Martinez won the gold award at the Dubai Lynx for the “Best Use or Integration of Music” for the Du Telecomms Filipino-centric campaign ‘Tropa for Life,’ he did not only validate his status as a rapper/composer/art director of note in the UAE, he …
Thoughtleader: Divine Masinsin Fitness Pro For over a decade, athletes/educators Divine Masinsin and Rica Rodriguez, have wielded a strong influence in the local fitness scene in the UAE as leading fitness professionals. Respected authorities in the field, the two, also known as the Dynamic Duo, stand as female and Filipino empowerment figures who embody the …
Nina Peñalosa Carpio – Amidst Dubai’s ocean of social media personalities, Nina shines like a dazzling pearl – a truly chic and clever lady with an inimitable talent and passion for creating beautiful content, be it through her blog posts or Youtube videos.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Broadcast journalist Zeena Zalamea was one of the first few Filipinos who have been able to make it on mainstream TV in the UAE. This former City 7 News Reporter
Paul Ramos’ sartorial style and sensibilities can be summed up in one word: Commitment. In the searing blaze of a Dubai summer afternoon, Paul can be seen walking the cosmopolitan concrete in full dapper suit and tie, his hair slicked to perfection, his shoes spic and shiny. This uncompromising devotion to fashion is at the core of his success as a blogger and has made him one of the UAE’s most sought-after brand ambassadors.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Thoughtleader: Manuel Almario Journalist The Community Editor of Gulf News for the past two decades, Manuel Almario has written numerous human-interest stories that have touched the lives of readers in the UAE and beyond. Manuel also currently manages the Complaints Section at the Editorial Department, wherein readers can lodge their grievances related to organizations that …
Maria Josephine Abina Entrepreneur & Community Champion Entrepreneur Maria Josephine Abina is one of the strongest proponents of Filipino business in Oman. She has given opportunities to many entrepreneurial kababayans, and also used her vast network to connect people, and foster stronger ties between the Philippines and the Sultanate. Founder of Fashion House Oman, and …
Tastemaker: Jeri Wilmott @my_wild_tribe_ Lifestyle Influencer Jeri Wilmott never thought that sharing her life story on social media would inspire others to do the same. For this petite beauty, sharing what she calls her “daily chaos” with her kids and their activities from their meals, play and downtime @my_wild_tribe_ has become more than just a …
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