Notable People

Notable People of Negros Oriental features individuals who have contributed to the province through sports, arts, design, business, medicine, education, public service, culture, and other fields.

Dumaguete fashion designer Daniel Delfin wearing a flowing patterned garment

Daniel Delfin

Daniel Delfin Daniel “Tingting” Delfin is included in Negros Island Stories as a Dumaguete-based fashion designer and cultural creative whose work has contributed to the city’s fashion, performance, and festival traditions. His career includes costume design, choreography, fashion work in Cebu and Dumaguete, participation in major city fashion events, and the creation of pageant costumes […]

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Gerry Fernandez

Gerry Fernandez Gerry Fernandez is included in Negros Island Stories as a Dumaguete-based fashion designer, pageant creative, and event director whose work has contributed to the fashion and cultural life of Negros Oriental. His career includes award-winning festival design, participation in Dumaguete fashion events, work for national beauty-pageant candidates, and the direction of Gandang NegOrense,

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Amir Sali holding flowers after presenting his fashion collection in Dumaguete City

Amir Sali

Amir Sali Amir Sali is included in Negros Island Stories as an internationally recognized Filipino fashion designer who studied at Silliman University in Dumaguete. Known as the “Prince of Beads,” he built a distinguished career through intricate beadwork, couture craftsmanship, and designs created for prominent clients in the Philippines and the Middle East. His work

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JR Dalisay

JR Dalisay JR Dalisay is included in Negros Island Stories as an award-winning Filipino director and cinematographer based in Dumaguete. Through DWNTWN Films, his work connects national documentary production, branded campaigns, local artist films, Dumaguete tourism videos, and projects for organizations such as UNICEF, the Department of Health, MUGNA Gallery, and the Dumaguete City Tourism

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Evgeniya Spiridonova

Evgeniya Spiridonova Evgeniya Spiridonova is included in Negros Island Stories because her work with Pinspired supports Filipino art, local artists, and cultural storytelling in Dumaguete City. Her projects connect art souvenirs, exhibitions, and creative collaborations with the wider cultural identity of Negros Oriental. Biography Name: Evgeniya Spiridonova Also known as: Jane Spiridonova Location / connection:

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Antonio “Thirdy” Gamalinda III in a studio portrait showing his athletic physique and formalwear styling

Antonio “Thirdy” Gamalinda III

Antonio “Thirdy” Gamalinda III Antonio “Thirdy” Gamalinda III is featured in Negros Island Stories as a fitness athlete from Dumaguete City with a record in Philippine bodybuilding competitions. He has competed in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique, earning titles and placements in both local competitions and national-level events in the Philippines. Biography Name: Antonio “Thirdy” Gamalinda

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