Sandie Oreta Gillis

Sandie Oreta Gillis holds a degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines (1981). She co-hosted a radio morning talk show at Radio Veritas in Manila before migrating to Canada in 1983. Gillis co-authored and collaborated with Alfredo Roces on the biography of legendary artist Sofronio Y. Mendoza in SYM: The Power of Struggle. This freelance writer supports Philippine arts and culture and finds joy in writing about the country's heritage, history and traditions. She...See more

Sandie Oreta Gillis holds a degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines (1981). She co-hosted a radio morning talk show at Radio Veritas in Manila before migrating to Canada in 1983. Gillis co-authored and collaborated with Alfredo Roces on the biography of legendary artist Sofronio Y. Mendoza in SYM: The Power of Struggle. This freelance writer supports Philippine arts and culture and finds joy in writing about the country's heritage, history and traditions. She contributes articles to Positively Filipino, Dahong Pilipino and various media outlets. A cultural arts advocate, Gillis co-founded the Narragila Culture and Arts Foundation and also serves as voluntary Board Director of the Dimasalang III International Artists Group. She lives with her husband in Vancouver, Canada. sandiegillis.com See less