Socialité December 2022

Marissa Paz Israel, D.D.S. was preparing for a nursing career when fate stepped in. She was in her third year at Bicol University’s highly regarded nursing program in the city of Legaspi when she had a toothache. She went to her family dentist and decided on the spot that she wanted to be a dentist. “That toothache changed my life,” said Dr. Israel. Marissa was born in Manila but grew up in Bicol Region in the town of Lake Buhi. Her grandparents owned a coconut plantation where they sold coconut oil to wholesalers for food products, shampoo, and soaps. It was a wonderful childhood which produced fond memories, one of which was her mother’s flavorful cooking. With plenty of coconut products, one of her favorite food was her mother’s special…

THE EPITOME OF THE MODERN LATINA On the topic of success and the responsibility that comes with it, this New York City themed photoshoot and interview is only one marker on her career journey. Rachel Luna is the epitome of the modern Latina --a humble self-made woman living a lifestyle she dreamed and strived for since her youth. Before earning the well-earned label of the “Title Queen,” Luna grew up in a lower-income household and faced adversity throughout her childhood. Nevertheless, her upbringing allowed her to establish a strong foundation of Latin values – prioritizing family, maintaining a powerful work ethic, and having the drive to succeed no matter what. With her success comes a responsibility of advocating for other women. While a leader for other women within her industry, Luna…

Hello Suelyn, thank you for sharing with us this wonderful and important moment with our magazine. Firstly I’d like to thank all of you for this amazing opportunity to be in your magazine. I cannot wait to share my images and this article with all your readers. First of all we want to congratulate you and your husband for your wedding. Thank you so much!!! As leaders in luxury media, we have witnessed through your social media this wonderful love story, and of course we did not want to miss the exclusive. Our love story is truly one of a kind and my favorite love story of all time. Tell us a little about your wedding? How was the proposal, where it happened, details details please… We have been dating…

THE WOMAN With a Heart of Gold and Properties to Match It As a woman who wears many hats, Nancy Almodovar, CEO of Nan & Properties, is a true powerhouse in the real estate business. From small homes to large luxury real estate properties around the world, there is no price point too little or too large that this Latina boss can’t do. While no relation to the critically-acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, the female entrepreneur has created a critically-acclaimed empire in her own right. Starting from humble beginnings, Nancy Almodovar never seems to lose her cool or composure in high pressure situations. She is completely calm, centered, and at the top of her game. Nancy Almodovar was born in Chicago while her family was visiting from Guanajuato, Mexico. Although…

Nestled in Knights Valley, home to award-winning wines such as Peter Michael, Ross Ranch sits among the wine region’s most prestigious viticultural real estate. With unabashed views of Mount St. Helena and some of the warmest regions just north of Calistoga, Ross Ranch’s location provides some of the best-drained soils andweatherto ensure a harvest of its predominantly planted Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. As I drove up to Double R Ranch, I was welcomed by the family’s horses looking intently to see when their next cantor through the vineyards will be. Claudia Castillo Ross, dressed casually in her ranch uniform of broken-in jeans, buckle, and boots is no stranger to city life. Having worked for Harper’s BAZAAR and Marie Claire Magazine, Ross started a Public Relations firm almost 20 years ago named…

The tree of life is at the heart of ukrainian artist olesia trofymenko’s work, and the starting point for the dior autumn-winter 2022-2023 haute couture collection designed by maria grazia chiuri. Painting and embroidery give an emotional charge to this image that is a symbol for different far-flung cultures and mythologies. The tree of life connects all forms of creation; it supports the sky and connects it to the earth through its branches and roots. Olesia trofymenko’s emblem is in line with stylistic codes shared by many lands. Maria grazia chiuri contemplates fashion through the filter of art, exploring this territory of tradition(s) that appear both enduring and revolutionary, iust like couture. This dior collection is thus composed of a series of pieces through which resonate the imagination of different…