Dax has a rich heritage in the arts, rooted in their academic journey at the University of the Philippines. Since 2003, they have been an active member of the University of the Philippines Repertory Company, making significant strides as a cultural worker and activist within the arts scene. Dax’s contributions have spanned various roles, including actor, director, marketing consultant, and producer, collaborating with esteemed organizations such as the Metro Manila Pride Organization, Repertory Philippines, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Manila Fringe, Nine Works Theatrical, ABS-CBN, GMA, Dulaang UP, The Virgin Labfest, Cinemalaya, Cinefilipino, CinemaOne Originals, Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the International Theater Institute. In 2020, Dax embarked on a new chapter in Melbourne, drawn by the city’s vibrant cultural diversity and the opportunity to inspire others through their story. They immersed themselves in furthering their craft with dedication, undergoing training in the Meisner technique at Meisner Studio Manila, Screen Acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, and the National Actors Intensive at The Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Dax’s commitment to excellence led them to be selected for the prestigious Malthouse Emerging Writers Program in 2023, and the Queer Developmental Program by PACT and Performance Space for 2024, opportunities that allowed them to further hone their craft in theatre. They are also set to do their first developmental showing for their commissioned work titled “Chasing Dick: A Love Story” for the Inaugural Festival of Australian Queer Theatre in Ballarat in August 2024. In Melbourne, Dax continued to forge meaningful collaborations with groups, artists, and festivals, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, SBS, ABC, 24 Carrot Productions, Eagle’s Nest Theatre, Zanny Begg, La Mama Theatre, Western Edge, and Antipodes Theatre. This vibrant engagement with the local arts scene culminated in Dax being honored as BroadwayWorld’s Best Performer in a Play for Melbourne in 2023, a significant accolade that underscores their exceptional talent and the profound impact of their contributions to the arts community in Melbourne. You have recently seen them in “Transwoman Kills Influencer” as part of the Midsumma Festival 2024, “Queerstories” in MICF 2024, “The Spooky Files” on ABC Me, and soon in “FAKE” on Paramount+.