I hail from Manila, where my family's roots intertwine with the culinary and artistic heritage of Pampanga. My journey began in my grandmother's kitchen at the tender age of ten. Armed with a Fine Arts degree and a thriving career as an Art Director, I danced between my passions, never shelving my culinary love. While my primary path led me through a dynamic career in art direction, my culinary heart thrived alongside as a constant companion. Over the course of 20 years, I not only painted occasional masterpieces but also expertly navigated my career across multinational agencies in the Philippines, Vietnam, Italy, and now Australia.

I became known affectionately as The Artist Chef in Manila, where my journey blossomed through intimate dinners tailored for diverse couples. A hundred pairs delighted in my creations before my expat career move to Vietnam in 2009, igniting my culinary flames across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK. I spread feasts across sprawling tables in metropolises like Manila, Saigon, Sydney, Florence, Milan, and London.

​

In 2010, London unfurled a dream as I met my idol, Jamie Oliver. Roaming his culinary empire's offices, test kitchens, studios, and restaurants felt surreal, a tangible homage to the culinary expert who infused my style and philosophy. This step embarked me on another dream: I relinquished my corporate role in 2011, moving to Italy's Renaissance capital, Florence, to delve deep into the "Evolution of Italian Cuisine".

​

The Asian wind beckoned me back in 2012, where I proudly bore the mantle of Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassador in Manila. Nestled in Saigon, I curated my café, my recipes pirouetting on the menu, while simultaneously steering its course for over a year. My culinary expertise graced the pages of Asia Life Magazine, where my monthly column became a feast for readers. Returning to my advertising voyage in Vietnam, I found equilibrium as a Creative Director in the digital realm while brushing dreams with my food styling.

​

Amidst my dual career ballet, I continued my artistic journey, my unique style crafting intricate fantasies and surrealism. The fruits of my imagination adorned solo exhibitions in Saigon, Florence, and Sydney.

​

Sydney became my haven in December 2014, where the doors of Jamie Oliver's restaurant in Canberra revealed my truth: I was a culinary artist at heart. I now embrace a symphony of roles: a Culinarian, a Painter brushing dreams, a Creative Chick in my cherished advertising work, and, of course, a devoted partner.