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PAMANA ng LuzViMinda

PAMANA

NG LUZVIMINDA

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The Executive Board

Meet the powerhouse behind PAMANA ng LuzViMinda – the Executive Board, the driving force that ensures the performers always have the resources to deliver the entertainment our audience craves. These board members aren't just leaders; the majority are seasoned performers and longstanding members with a deep-rooted connection to PAMANA.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS (2018 to present):

President: Anne-Marie Lavallee
Vice-President: James de la Paz
Artistic Director: Karyn Mae Gamay
Finance Director: Ramonette Sumagay
Director of Communications & Marketing: Nesmelia-Grace Chantengco
Parent's Representative: Alani Villanueva
Secretary: Mikaela Palado
Assistant Artistic Director: Eudie-Gabriel Entela

PAST PRESIDENTS & ARTISTIC DIRECTORS:

  • PRESIDENTS: Sherling de la Paz (2015-2018) / Tanya Ruby Santos (2013-2015) / Veraida-Lyn Bermejos (2008-2013) / Neil Yapp (2007-2008) /
    John Tuvida (2005-2007).

  • ARTISTIC DIRECTORS: Jorge Antonio (2015-2022) /
    Sherling de la Paz (2005-2015)

pen near black lined paper and eyeglasses
pen near black lined paper and eyeglasses

The Executive Board

Meet the powerhouse behind PAMANA ng LuzViMinda –
the Executive Board, the driving force that ensures the performers always have the resources to deliver the entertainment our audience craves.

These board members aren't just leaders; the majority are seasoned performers and longstanding members with a deep-rooted connection to PAMANA.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
(2018 to present):

President: Anne-Marie Lavallee
Vice-President: James de la Paz
Artistic Director: Karyn Mae Gamay
Finance Director: Ramonette Sumagay
Director of Communications & Marketing: Nesmelia-Grace Chantengco
Parent's Representative: Alani Villanueva
Secretary: Mikaela Palado
Assistant Artistic Director:
Eudie-Gabriel Entela

PAST PRESIDENTS & ARTISTIC DIRECTORS:

  • PRESIDENTS: Sherling de la Paz (2015-2018) / Tanya Ruby Santos (2013-2015) / Veraida-Lyn Bermejos (2008-2013) / Neil Yapp (2007-2008) /
    John Tuvida (2005-2007).

  • ARTISTIC DIRECTORS: Jorge Antonio (2015-2022) /
    Sherling de la Paz (2005-2015)

Anne-Marie Lavallee

President (2018-present)

Karyn Mae Gamay

Artistic Director (AD) (2022-present)

Costume Manager (2008-2018)
PAMANA performer since 2007

Assistant AD (2018-2022)
Dance Master (2015-2018)
PAMANA performer since 2005

Eudie-Gabriel Entela

Assistant AD (2022-present)

Dance Master (2015-2022)
PAMANA performer since 2006

N. Grace Chantengco

Media & Communications (2013-present)

PAMANA performer since 2012

Emmanuel-John Entela

Music Director (2015-present)

PAMANA performer since 2006

Leslie Faye Gamay

Costumes Manager (2018-present)

Assistant Seamstress (2013-present)
PAMANA performer since 2005

Peter-John Ortaleza

Props Manager (2010-present)

PAMANA performer since 2008

The Stage Production (2018):

Technical Director: Neil Yapp
Sound & Lights Manager: Chris Cidamon
Lead Seamstress: Alani Villanueva

Eva-Marie Friedrich-Laguting

Dance Master (2022-present)

Dance Lead (2013-2022)
PAMANA performer since 2005

The Production Team

Photo Credit: TriM Photography (2015)

We strive to produce the highest quality of Philippine cultural folkdance performances for any type of events;
Big or small performances, our production team will guarantee a memorable performance!

Kevin Bustillo

Tinikling Animator / Tagalog Translator (2023-present)

PAMANA performer since 2012

President (2018-present)
Costume Manager (2008-2018)
PAMANA performer since 2006

The Stage Production (2018):

Technical Director: Neil Yapp
Sound & Lights Manager: Chris Cidamon
Lead Seamstress: Alani Villanueva

The Production Team

Photo Credit: TriM Photography (2015)

We strive to produce the highest quality of Philippine cultural folkdance performances for any type of events; Big or small performances, our production team will guarantee a memorable performance!

Karyn Mae Gamay
Anne-Marie Lavallee
N. Grace Chantengco
Eudie-Gabriel Entela
Emmanuel-John Entela
Peter-John Ortaleza
Leslie Faye Gamay
Eva-Maria Friedrich Laguting

Artistic Director (2022-present)
Assistant AD (2018-2022)
Dance Master (2015-2018)
PAMANA performer since 2005

Assistant AD (2022-present)
Dance Master (2015-2022)
PAMANA performer since 2006

Communications & Marketing Director (2013-present)
PAMANA performer since 2012

Music Director (2015-present)
PAMANA performer since 2006

Props Manager (2010-present)
PAMANA performer since 2008

Costume Manager (2018-present);
PAMANA performer since 2006

Dance Master (2022-present)
Dance Lead (2013-2022)
PAMANA performer since 2005

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Next: Learn about PAMANA's members!