Paolo Ballesteros Instagram – Transforming from one powerful persona to the next, #PaoloBallesteros embodies each one with grace and fiery passion. Cunning and fierce like the rings of fire, this dress in red symbolizes the strength of a queen that has triumphed above it all. Like the goddess of harvest, this yellow gown symbolizes birth and hope—something #drag fulfills as the queen transforms herself into a new persona. And lastly, complimented by the “Pearl of the Orient” that rises above the sea—a symbol of resilience and fluidity. Text JOSH STONE Photography DOOKIE DUCAY Creative Direction BRIE VENTURA & JANN PASCUA Cover Photo Manipulation JANN PASCUA Fashion Direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU Beauty Direction MIKA REYES Styling PAUL SESE assisted by MIGUEL QUILANG Makeup GUILLY VALENZUELA Hair IAN GARCIA assisted by ALDRIN VIVO Wigs MERMAID MANILA HAIR & WIGALOO PH Nails NAIL BADDIE Production Design CLAU VERZOSA & JAY Shoot Coordination KZ FRANCISCO & MJ ALMERO Shot on Location at BEYOND CONCEPTS STUDIO, QUEZON CITY Special thanks to VINCENT SY, MARIA FERNANDEZ AND KAT REYES OF MERMAID MANILA HAIR #DontStopUsNow #BeFierceBeFabulousBeFree