Meet the only Filipino tour guide at the Australian Open, proudly carrying Filipino pride

Thea Marie Gutierrez has been working as a tour guide at the Australian Open since 2025. She admitted that she feels happy whenever guests notice that she is Filipino, as this also allows the Philippines to be recognised in some way.

Meet the only Filipino tour guide at the Australian Open, proudly carrying Filipino pride.

Key Points

• The Australian Open is an annual tennis tournament held in Melbourne and serves as the first Grand Slam event of the year.
• During the tournament, visitors can take part in various activities, one of which is a guided tour around Melbourne Park, including the Rod Laver Arena and other areas frequented by the players.
• Thea Marie Gutierrez is the only Filipino tour guide at the Australian Open, where she shared her experiences at work and the opportunity to see famous players up close.

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Meet the only Filipino tour guide at the Australian Open, proudly carrying Filipino pride

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