Key Points
- Nahanap ng tubong-Iloilo sa Pilipinas na si Isabel Yap ang tunay na hilig sa fashion at pagtulong sa kapwa matapos ng 15 taong karera mundo ng korporasyon.
- Inilunsad noong 2022, ang Queensland Arts and Fashion Festival ay naitatag mula sa kagustuhan na magkaroon ng tunay na pagiging ingklusibo at pagyakap sa pagkakaiba-iba.
- Ang Festival ay nagbibigay ng oportunidad para sa lahat anuman ang kanilang kulay, lahi, edad at kakayahan na pasukin ang mundo ng pagmomodelo at fashion.

Queensland Arts and Fashion Festival's Isabel Credit: Fire Mark Photo Media via The Bella Styling Co (Instagram)

The Flower Show at the 2024 Queensland Arts and Fashion Festival held in Gold Coast, Queensland. Credit: Lucid Dreams Imagery via The Bella Styling Co (Instagram)
Ang festival ay nagbibigay ng mga pagkakataon para sa lahat anuman ang kanilang kulay o pinagmula, lahi, edad at kakayahan para sa subukan ang pagmomodelo at fashion—para sa marami ay sa unang pagkakataon.
“Inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword,” ani Isabel. “Everyone deserves a chance to be seen and celebrated.”

Isabel was 14 when she attended her first fashion show at her high school in Iloilo, Philippines. She moved to Australia at 20, built a 15-year career in the corporate world, and later shifted to fashion, where she's now creating opportunities for Australians from diverse backgrounds. Credit: The Bella Styling Co (Instagram)

With her passion in the fashion industry, Isabel infuses her Filipino heritage into both her work and the way she uplifts those around her. Credit: Supplied by The Bella Styling Co
Lumaki sa Pilipinas, nahubog ang kanyang pagkatao sa nakalakihang kasanayan at pag-uugali ng mga magulang.
"I was shaped by my parents’ tough-love approach—what we call carino brutal. That blend of honesty and care now defines how I lead and support others through QAFF."

'At the Queensland Arts and Fashion Festival, we see no colour, no gender, just people.' Credit: CELGFX via The Bella Styling Co (Instagram)
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.