Gem Agnes Fatima Botero

The Philippines

GEM AGNES FATIMA BOTERO is a couturier and a culinarian from Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. She used to run Sweet Soul, a small café in her quiet hometown that became a beloved haven for artists and creatives until its closure during the pandemic. Gem continues to craft costumes for her family and friends engaged in artistic pursuits, from filmmaking to beauty pageants. Despite her visual impairment, she remains undaunted, viewing life with an unwavering sense of beauty and pride.