Iza Calzado Instagram – This month, as we celebrate Women’s Month alongside our annual Art Issue, we honour the achievements, bravery and cultural impact of women everywhere.
Embodying the grace, strength and compassion we champion is our spectacular cover star: Iza Calzado (@missizacalzado). A multi-awarded actor and passionate advocate, she represents a generation of creatives who view influence as a platform for responsible stewardship. Whether championing mental health, body positivity and other crucial issues through She Talks Asia or advocating for industry integrity with @aktorph, her voice resonates with profound conviction.
To capture her essence, we took her to the National Museum of Fine Arts’ historic halls (@natmuseumph). Photographed by the amazing @marknicdao, Iza stands beautifully alongside iconic Filipino masterpieces, including Juan Luna’s breathtaking Spoliarium. The result is a stunning visual dialogue between artistry, history and modern femininity.
We highlight 25 extraordinary women you need to know—visionaries whose contributions continue to shape our country and whose stars are set to rise even further.
The inspiration continues throughout our pages. Discover captivating portraits of Nadine Lustre (@nadine) by Portuguese artist Tiago Pestana, and step inside a stunning Parisian apartment designed by Budji Layug of Studio BDJ. We dive into the transformative benefits of peptides, explore the rise of e-vehicles with Atty Karen Jimeno, and uncover the heartfelt tribute in Vicky Veloso Barrera’s book, Love Marina. Plus, indulge in thought-provoking commentary on contemporary luxury by Bambina Olivares and the art scene by AA Patawaran.
On the Cover:
Editor-in-Chief: Anton San Diego
Photography by Mark Nicdao
Words by Maritess Garcia Reyes
Jewellery by @jewelmer
Outfit by Cheetah Rivera; Ditta Sandico
Styling by Jetrho Barrietta, Ashley Jamlang and Beatrize Lagco of Stylized Studio
Makeup by Mike Lariosa
Hair by Jan Edrosolan
Hair stylist assistant: Ben Villegas
Production: Isabel Martel Francisco; Dowee Untivero
Logistics: Michelle Soriano; Johannah Reglos
Location: Spoliarium Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts | Posted on 03/Mar/2026 07:30:05
