Going beyond her fame as a leading figure in the Filipino modeling community in the Middle East, Anna Llagas has taken a leap of faith in 2016 by opening her own modeling agency – ‘ANNA Model Management’. With the keen intent of directing the public eye to undiscovered Pinoy talents in the region, her main objective above all else is to introduce a higher degree of cultural diversity to the region’s fashion industry.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Aurelio “Lito” German Business Leader Changing the appetite of the automobiles market was, at first, a daunting venture for Aurelio “Lito” German, but being at the forefront of expanding the awareness and appreciation for hybrid electric vehicle technology in the Middle East – first in Saudi Arabia since 2015, and in the UAE since 2019, …
Thoughtleader – Mayne Tamondong Human Resources Professional Mayne Tamondong is the Global HR Projects Lead for Equiti Group. Also, a lecturer at the at the Philippine Business School, she supports many professionals in achieving their goals. “It is in me to recognize people’s strengths. I advise people to build on their strengths, identify their motivations, …
Of the legacy he wishes to impart to fellow Filipinos,Michael Amazona Del Mar had this to say: “I would like to be remembered as the person who started the casting direction revolution in Dubai – the person who standardized the Quality of Fashion Show Models across the board and established protocols by which model agencies now abide.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Trailblazer – Jeniffer Tungol Entrepreneur and Sustainability Proponent From humble beginnings and with a passion for all things artisanal, Ateliers Artea’s Founder and CEO, Jeniffer Tungol, has envisioned and brought to life a company that curates talents from different fields of design, harnessing creativity from different thought processes and building quality and sustainability-based projects for …
Tastemaker – Rolando Lotho Entrepreneur, Creative Director & Yoga Ambassador Creative Director Rolando Lotho says that 2019 has proven to be one of the busiest years of his career, with his event agency, All Access Events, working on projects for a portfolio of luxury brands and the biggest high-end department stores, including American Rag …
Tastemaker – Jun Ricaforte Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur Jun Ricaforte never envisioned that his passion for the abaya would thrive in the competitive fashion industry in the emirates. While most of his colleagues turned into couture fashion, Jun, who was once a member of the Royal Atelier in Fujairah, has taken the road less travelled, …
Thoughtleader – Agnes Pedrosa Marelid Brand Philippines Proponent Very few people have the gift of being a veritable bridge that connects people. For Agnes Pedrosa Marelid who has such extraordinary social currency, this is just part and parcel of who she is; and flying the flag of the Philippines in whatever she does or whomever …
Tastemaker – Resty Lagare Fashion Designer and Community Champion Resty Lagare will always remember 2019 as a milestone year. The establishment of his eponymous atelier has brought immense pride and joy to this leading designer in Kuwait, not to mention his success in LA Fashion Week, as well as Phoenix Fashion Week. A Filipino who …
The Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Basic Course (LSE 101) of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) of Ateneo de Manila University is a six-month empowerment program consisting of 12 full-day sessions each for Leadership, Financial Literacy and Social Entrepreneurship. In Dubai, the program is adopted by the Philippine Business Council – Dubai & NE chaired by Marian Celeste Carella and fully supported by the Philippine Consulate and POLO/OWWA. It has been responsible for producing some of the most accomplished and socially engaged entrepreneurs in the UAE in recent years.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
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