Member Directory
MZ Akil worked in publishing and briefly in television in the Philippines before moving to the UK in 2006. She spends
her train journey to and from London—where she has a
remit within luxury fashion— randomly musing about life and occasionally talking about it in her blog. Her lifelong aspiration is to write stories rather than emails.
Amy Dy Lim is from Bacolod City and has been working as an International Flight Attendant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2006. She and her husband, Perci, are active members of the United Christian Church of Dubai and consider Dubai their second home.
Emilio Tejera (Cádiz, Spain, 1981), M.D., Ph.D., combines working in science with literature. In 2007, he published the novel "Carthage. The empire of gods". You can find more information about his publications and writings in emilio-tejera.blogspot.com.
Elisha Gay Hidalgo lives in Bologna, Italy with her husband and three kids. She is a Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian in the Philippines, and a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. She is pursuing her LM Sociology and Social Work in Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna. She works as a cultural mediator for Filipinos in Bologna through associations like ANTINEA, SOCIO COOP AIPI and CIDAS. In her spare time, she also volunteers in her local parish to teach basic Italian to other migrants.
Cristina Ilao is an award-winning international wedding photographer known for her timeless fine art style. a preferred photographer at the prestigious Blenheim Palace, Cristina has been featured in distinguished online platforms and print publications including vogue italia, wedding sparrow, and nikon europe.
taught by industry experts and coached by world-renowned photographer D’Arcy Benincosa, Cristina's style focuses on delivering an exceptional experience, valuing strong work ethics, providing personal attention, and exceeding expectations every step of the way.
Throughout her career, Cristina has worked with notable television celebrities, leading UK fashion influencers and esteemed brands cementing her place in the UK and extending her reach to a global client base
Agatha Verdadero is a writer and editor from Nairobi, Kenya. She finished her MFA in Creative Writing at De La Salle University Manila (with high distinction) and her BA Humanities at University of the Philippines Diliman (cum laude). While not immersed in her work or playing with her fur baby Sam, she does extreme adventures in the wild
