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Illustrado 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf: Team Pilipinas – DTI @Expo 2020 Dubai World expos have forever been championing culture, innovation, and human ingenuity of all forms from all over. During these landmark events that only happen once every five years, countries gather to showcase their successes and game-changing ideas that rewrite history …
Gamechanger – Ramon Benitez Creative Director Creative Director, respected advertising legend Ramon Benitez, has contributed greatly to the sterling reputation of Filipinos as formidable creative talents in the advertising industry. Working in the region for over 20 years, Mon has been the man behind some of Leo Burnett’s campaigns for its biggest clients – multinational …
Extraordinary he is – ‘The One and Only.’ Heading a couture brand – Amato – as its founder and artistic driving force for the longest time now, it goes without saying that Furne One is a consummate master of his craft. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Gamechanger – Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi Global Business Leader Global business leader, Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi’s success, is a testament to the capacity of an empowered Filipina to rise from the usual – from starting out as a chemist, to leading a company as a CEO, and growing it towards global success. Group …
#taasnoofilipino What does it take to run one of Dubai’s hottest conceptual food spots du jour? CEO of Cuisinero Uno, Chef John Buenaventura has been leaving foodies raving with his restaurant’s original tapas creations. As a young entrepreneur putting his stamp on the local food scene, it has been sheer blood, sweat, and tears that lead him to where he stands now. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG
Gamechanger – Dawn Almario Creative Director “We all are a work in progress. I believe one is never done in their life work; we are continuously contributing, continuously creating, and continuously changing.” Creative Director Dawn Almario has always strived to push creative boundaries through her endeavors in the field of advertising, as well as through …
Gamechanger – Elena Cruz CSR Champion In a world where many corporations operate for the sole pursuit of material gain, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) champion Elena Cruz believes that businesses today should be fueled by purpose – one that supports the collective growth of a society. Armed with over two decades of experience in marketing …
Froilan Malit is a relentless academic, an Oxford-educated leader, and a wunderkind – a person of such prodigious skill and intelligence that despite being in his 20’s, he has already carved a career that most people could only dream of achieving in an entire lifetime.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Legacy – Christina Barrientos Fashion Entrepreneur Before Dubai became known as the fashion capital of the Middle East, before designers received adulation in the region and abroad, one Filipina established a respected atelier that made a stylish mark in the emirates. Christina Barrientos founded The Mayflower in 1991 when the fashion landscape was dominated by …
When Chef Andrew Paderes was offered the role of Executive Chef by his first employer in Dubai, he had to ask himself if he could truly step up to the plate. From working at Nobu in London, then Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Maze in Qatar, Chef Andrew found his way to Dubai as the Executive Chef at the swanky The Gramercy, located at the DIFC, Dubai’s bustling financial district, alongside international brands.
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