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Ballet Manila artists: Then and now

The 10-year challenge – a game wherein people are encouraged to post photographs of themselves from 10 years ago alongside a current photo – has proven to be a popular source of amusement on social media. The archives of Ballet Manila, however, goes back much further than 10 years. Below is a small sample of images featuring some of the artists from the company’s early days, and what they look like now.

Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde in 1995 and 2018

Co-artistic Director Osias Barroso in 1995 and 2019

Ballet Master and Rehearsal Master Jonathan Janolo in 2003 and 2017

Assistant Ballet Mistress and Rehearsal Mistress Eileen Lopez in 1995 and 2017

The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila faculty member Sofia Sangco-Peralta in 2000 and 2017

Principal dancer Rudy De Dios in 2005 and 2017

Principal dancer Gerardo Francisco in 2003 and 2017

Principal dancer Romeo Peralta in 2003 and 2018