Kwentong Creatives

Alli Cunanan is a graphic and type designer who discovered her passion for type through self-study before pursuing formal training at Practica Program, an online type design course. With a degree in Multimedia Arts, Alli brings a strong foundation in design to her work, blending her self-taught expertise with professional insights. Her enthusiasm for type design extends to many creative pursuits,...

Zild is in fearless pursuit of an evolving sound. In his first song Matalino Street, he pays homage to his hometown & community. Check out his 4th studio album, Superpower. Tatlong Kanta, a new series from Kwentong Creatives where we ask musicians to answer the questions Saan? Paano? at Bakit? - through a curated live performance.  Recorded live at Sunny Side Sound, Cubao. Mixed and mastered b...

Tatlong Kanta, a new series from Kwentong Creatives where we ask musicians to answer the questions Saan? Paano? at Bakit? - through a curated live performance. Full Performance on the KC YouTube Channel Recorded live at Sunny Side Sound, Cubao. Mixed and mastered by Anton Magno. MUSICIANS: Jireh Calo: Vocals & Keyboard Jaques Dufourt: Drums Glenn Bondoc: Bass

Join us for a roundtable on “Is Style Set in Stone? Defining Your Style and Voice as an Illustrator” featuring: 🎨 Dan Matutina ( @twistedfork ) - Designer and illustrator, founding partner of Plus63 and Hydra Design Group. Known for his angular, graphic style mixed with hand-painted textures, Dan’s work spans print, digital, animation, branding, and furniture design. He also serves as the foundin...

Gio thanks Anima Podcasts for a good run, shares his experience with creative burnout, and talks about what’s in store for the pod 👀 Listen on Spotify, Subscribe on Youtube!

Geloy is a photographer, artist and documentarian. He talks about migrating to the US, working as a photographer, and his book, "Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did", a photographic journal to process your feelings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1829171...

Randolf is a fashion designer known for his custom barongs & filipinianas. Aside from putting up international fashion shows & exhibits, his collections have also been featured on the covers of magazines like Vogue & Preview. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Recorded Live at the Manila Comics Fair! Gio talks with a panel of local komikeros - Tarantadong Kalbo, Hulyen & Mervin Malonzo on how to balance Work-Life-Comics. Episode art by @moozle.co ✨ Support the local komiks scene! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917...

Sacha is a self-taught artist based in New York who creates glasswork, prints and illustrations. "Manila roots, New York fruits" is a slogan that describes her vibrant art influenced by an immigrant identity. She is also an educator who shares her love for glasswork through workshops. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our C...

Part 2 - The live recording of the Club KC event where our panel answers a Lightning Round of random questions! Find out about our panel's zodiac signs, pets, and who among them is a classical flutist! Also hear questions from our live audiences about budgets, burnout & influential films & TV! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives...

Part 1 of 2 - The live recording of the Club KC event, where Gio asks our panel questions about Creative Careers from different perspectives: Atom Araullo on journalism, Kookie Santos on design & Shaira Luna on photography. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we share our Lightning Round and Audience Q&A! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives...

Gabby Padilla is a film & theatre actress who's made a name for herself in the performing arts. She's known for her roles in Gitling, Billie & Emma, and A Very Good Girl just to name a few. Gabby shares her thoughts on a love for stories, creative inspiration, bringing characters to life, and learning from collaborators. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://ww...

The Walters are a 5-piece band from Chicago, known for their viral hit "I Love You So". Gio caught them before their set at the Wanderland Music & Arts Festival. This is a video episode! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/ Follow our SOCIAL...

Sonny is a photographer who's captured beautiful images of food, people and places for restaurants & publications around the world. He's also the co-founder of Grid Magazine. We talk about mentorship, relationships with clients and sharing work with authenticity. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creative...

Gio goes to Graphika! Gain XP from the Conference on Creativity, featuring highlights from amazing speakers like Lauren Tsai, Benjamin Su of Pixar, Timothy Goodman, the Acid House & many more! Also hear learnings and insights straight from the KC Community! We're also gonna be at Wanderland! Get your tickets now at wanderlandfest.com ! Come home to good music & good people. Come home t...

Martika is a writer-director & cinematographer. Her film "Leonor Will Never Die" has won awards around the world including the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. She's currently in the process of writing her second feature film. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https...

Kriza is the chef and owner of Pilya's Kitchen at The Grid Food Market. After making hundreds of noodle bowls a day from her time in New York, she's made a name for herself with her unique take on hand-pulled noodles and delicious Asian dishes. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.fa...

Abi aka "Lumpia Queen" is the Tiktok Food Content Creator of 2023, known for her entertaining recipes & food reviews that inform millions of people from around the world. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/ Follow our SOCIALS: https://www.i...

Gio brings his bandmates from Nanay Mo to talk about creative collaboration, work-life balance, music and where friendship fits into all that. Nanay Mo is an indie rock band made up of Jong (vocals), Nash (drums), Mag (bass), Anjo and Gio (guitars). Check out their music here: Music video of Nanay Mo's latest single STUPID: ⁠https://youtu.be/2wbOdIwGae4?si=nihk20gE8SSYTqSq Nanay Mo on Spotify:...

The best of Kwentong Creatives! We gathered Gio's favorite insights & stories from last year and complied them in this Creative's Primer for 2024. How can we adopt a mindset that primes us for a year of growth? Featuring excerpts from guests: Juan Karlos, Drew Arellano, Hannah Reyes Morales, Reb Atadero, Nina Torres, Toff de Venecia, Kookie Santos, Kevin Mayuga, Raco Ruiz, Jappy Agoncillo, Nicola...

Jayda is a musician, singer-songwriter & actress who grew up around music through the concerts of her pop star parents. With a dedicated fan base and a fresh batch of personal songs, she's one of the most exciting artists to watch out for. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.faceboo...

A collection of supernatural stories from decades of shooting on creepy locations. We're joined by two film industry veterans with a special gift for sensing spirits, Executive Producer Emie Rodriguez & Line Producer Beng Nadres 👻 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/gr...

Mara is an interior designer, production designer and founder of Studio Mara. She creates unique designs that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes in residential, commercial and public spaces. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreatives Join our Community of Creatives on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/ Follow our SOCIAL...

Jamie Miller is a singer-songwriter from the UK. His uplifting songs have charted globally with millions of streams, also going viral all over Tiktok. He released “Maybe Next Time” featuring OPM artist Moira Dela Torre and just launched his new EP The Things I Left Unsaid. Jamie joins us for his first podcast ever in the Philippines! This is also our first full video episode! Subscribe to our YouT...

Toff is congressman, journalist, theatre director and principal author of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Bill (RA 11904). We talk about the journey in making the Philippines the #1 Creative Hub in ASEAN by 2030, and finding hope in our country where #TheFutureIsCreative Learn more about how you can engage with Philippine Creative Industries Month at https://www.pcim2023.com/ This e...