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Trailblazer – Donell Gumiran Photographer Modest and soft-spoken, Donell Gumiran is not only one of the most well-respected photographers in Dubai, but his feats are also internationally renowned. In 2019 alone, he amassed several awards across the globe, including Photographer of the Year at the Spider Awards Black & White (United States), gold at …
Tastemaker – Ella Orencillo Artist and Illustrator In a male-dominated industry, artist and illustrator Ella Orencillo stands out with her own unique brand of art. Part of the Filipino movement that popularized urban art in the UAE, Ella’s work has graced some of the hippest art events in and out of the country. Some of …
#taasnoofilipino Mario Cardenas is perhaps ‘the’ most awarded Filipino photographer of his time, racking up over 350 awards and nominations from countless international competitions, and gaining recognition in over 20 countries. Yet despite being such an accomplished individual, his love for beautiful imagery constantly drives him to challenge his skill and pursue new heights. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG
Clarita de Quiroz is one woman who’s got everything. She’s a gorgeous, absolutely talented, and a charming sweetheart at that.
Thoughtleader – Eduardo Viray Retail Professional With a career spanning nearly two decades, 4 years in strategic development and planning in the Philippine government and 15 years in retail merchandise planning and buying, Eduardo Viray is a seasoned retail professional who has supported the growth of some of the most esteemed brands in the Middle …
A self-confessed movie junkie, Kamil Roxas has been drawn to the world of filmmaking even at a young age. His interest in films like Pulp Fiction has influenced him to pursue the art, and with stars aligning to his fate…
Thoughtleader – Edgardo Suniga Engineer Edgardo “Bong” Suniga is a Senior Planning Consultant at Turner & Townsend International, who has completed several multi-billion projects with the company, notably Muscat Airport, NMC Hospital in Abu Dhabi and DWTC (Dubai World Trade Center) One Central development which is currently in its final phase. Previous to his current …
#taasnoofilipino Fe Hyde stands among some of the Philippine’s best independent actors and producers. Her list of achievements runs long, and she has all the awards and achievement to prove it. Rather unique for an artist, despite film being close to her heart, she humbly masquerades as a homemaker in Dubai. Learn more about Fe Hyde here: #illustradomagazine
Being part of this year’s Illustrado 100 came as a big shock to Jessie Tabla. As a Filipino makeup artist who is used to working behind the scenes, he never expects to be recognized for his work in any large scale – but his impressive body work has earned him the spotlight.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Thoughtleader – Geny Baluyot Marketing professional Rising marketing star Geny Baluyot proves how knowledge of new media and content creation can be used to great effect in growing brands towards success these days. Working for the Apparel group, in charge for marketing strategy, content creation and social media management, Geny has pushed her food …
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