You surely wouldn’t miss Tessa Prieto-Valdes at a party—whether she be the host or a guest—the lifestyle columnist, TV personality, and fashion icon Tessa does not conform to any style trend. She sets her own with flamboyant looks that, according to her, has become more “outrageous” throughout the years. She lives her life on a runway, walking on it with high heels, vibrant prints, bold colours, and over-the-top accessories finished off with a signature, themed headpiece.

Tessa is also an interior designer who is as excited to shop in Wilcon Depot as much as she enjoys collaborating with local designers for her custom-made dresses. Tessa loves life, and she lives it to the fullest, whether surfing in Siargao or completing two international marathons in Paris and New York. A philanthropist herself, she runs the annual Red Charity Gala with Kaye Tinga to raise funds for the Philippine Red Cross. She has four children and one grandson, and on social media, one can find her as “ the sea princess”.