Thirty-five Filipinos were named on Tatler Asia's Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 list, including "Firefly" director Zig Dulay and "Lumpia Queen" Abi Marquez. Aside from " Firefly ," the multi-award-winning Kapuso director is also behind the hit drama-fantasy series " Maria Clara at Ibarra ," sci-fi family drama " My Guardian Alien ," the upcoming " Widows' War ," and more.
Abi, on her end, was nominated at the prestigious James Beard Awards and also bagged a Webby Award this year. Other Filipino honorees include journalist Patricia Evangelista , analog astronaut Kristine Atienza , Olympic-bound gymnast Aleah Finnegan , vegan and animal rights advocate Christophe Bariou, fashion designer Chris Nick , theater actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes , and GoTyme Bank's Nate Clarke , among others. The Philippine-based winners were feted in an awards night early this month at Shangri-La The Fort.
Per Tatler Asia, the winners also received a personalized cover of Tatler Asia's June 2024 issue, as well as the privilege to access past honorees for networking and collaboration. The 35 Filipinos join the more than 200 diverse young leaders recognized in this year's list, which comprises artists, entrepreneurs, inventors, civic advocates, athletes, social media influencers, celebrities, and more. The Gen.
T Leaders of Tomorrow list is an annual roster that recognizes personalities and leaders under the age of 40 who are making meaningful change in Asia. However, according to Tatler Asia's website, th.
