Mindanaoan braving LA events with determination

IT was a night of glitz and glamour as Los Angeles’ most beautiful faces strutted on the runway as internationally renowned fashion designer, Pia

As enthralling as the catwalk was, the magic was happening behind the scenes led by event specialist Yancy Trinidad.

Yancy came to Los Angeles to pursue the refurbished American Dream. A sought- after event specialist in the Philippines, Yancy, just like the many decided to leave behind what was great in exchange for the best.

An events specialist with expertise in fashion shows and lifestyle events, Yancy’s creative mind oversees conceptualization to event execution – from ideation to aesthetics, he creates a story through the events he has mounted.

In the Philippines, Yancy created shows for both local and international brands such as Forever21, Uniqlo,

Klein, Kors, Fendi, and even the high - dero and celebrity Heart Evangelista. Internationally, Yancy has had experienced Europe for Copenhagen Fash- believe it is the best place for me to share my talent. It has an incredible vibe, everyone is ambitious, and I feel

According to him, the American Dream is, “To achieve whatever goal you have set for yourself through unwavering dedication and hard work. It’s not just about living a comfortable life but a happy life. I want to do the best I can with what has been given to me. It’s a long road and it won’t be easy but

And Yancy isn’t afraid of hard work. A native of Mindanao, Yancy was raised by a single parent who had to move abroad to give her family a better future,

“My mom worked and my grandmother raised me. Having been born to a poor family, I became determined to escape the provincial life and dream