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#taasnoofilipino While many personal trainers are known to be Filipino, Renuel Sanchez stands out among the majority within the highly competitive field of fitness. Aside from being a well renowned personal trainer, Ren is also the General Manager of the famous MMA Fitness chain of gyms in Dubai. Learn more about this inspiring individual here: #illustradomagazine #100MIFG
Hannah Magsayo @hannahmagsayo Hannah Magsayo lives and breathes photography and travel. A solo traveler and thrill-seeker, she has that innate thirst for learning and discovering new things and new places. In May and June 2019, Hannah has showcased her art through exhibits at Tashkeel – showing her solo travel stories and encouraging viewers to go …
Thoughtleader – Albert Tranquilino Entrepreneur How does one rise from a life of poverty to lead a world-class company that’s patronized by the elite of the UAE? Ask Albert Tranquilino, whose story is not just compelling, but also quite inspiring. Albert was already working at the age of 12 as a janitor to support his …
Malou & Robert Prado Entrepreneurs Turning their passion for going places into an entrepreneurial venture is what Malou and Roberto Prado consider the highlight of their working lives. With their drive for business, this husband and wife team has established and grown what has become one of the most well-loved local Filipino businesses in the …
Tastemaker – Debbie Oca Influencer – @debbieohh “Traveling the world one chicken or beef at a time,” – says Debbie Oca’s Instagram bio, her tongue-in-cheek description for her life of travel and fun as a globe-trotting flight attendant. 2019 was a year of growth for this influencer, wherein she has worked on developing her platform beyond …
Thoughtleader – Nelita Villezon Fitness Pro and Model Filipina-American model and fitness professional Nelita Villezon grew up learning martial arts under her father, martial artist Erwin Villezon. Trained in a multitude of self-defense techniques like Muay Thai, Wushu, Eskrima, and Arnis, as well as in dance and fitness, she grew into one of the top …
#taasnoofilipino Business ventures nowadays are born not only for profit and passion but also to benefit various humanitarian and environmental causes. Here two social enterprises which aim to better Filipinos through their business ventures in the UAE. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Josie Conlu Community Champion Uniting the Filipino community’s many groups and managing them to function effectively together to execute the biggest community event in the history of the UAE is a huge undertaking for any leader – one that community champion Josie Conlu has undertaken with much aplomb. Born to lead, Josie is the Chairperson …
Rolly Brucales Entrepreneur As a Filipino who came to the UAE with the mere intention of providing for his family, Rolly Brucales has gone a long way. Since opening Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant three years ago, the brand has become a household name and now operates six branches in the emirates. On top of …
Marlon Malinao Journalist and Community Volunteer Marlon Malinao is committed to two very distinct disciplines that exemplify the infinite talent and creativity of Filipinos. The Senior Editor of Kuwait’s leading English daily, he devotes his free time perfecting his skills in the field of make-up, while also utilizing his gifts to support those in need. …
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