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Xyza Ragunjan (also known as Mother Xyza Mizrahi) is a pioneering Filipino dance artist, choreographer, creative director, and the international mother of the Philippine chapter of the Iconic House of Mizrahi. She is widely recognized as the trailblazer who brought international ball culture and voguing to the Philippines.She has around 15 years of experience as a professional movement artist. She started as an underground street dance artist; competing with UPM Indayog Dance Varsity and Unschooled; and The Philippine Allstars.

Xyza is a cisgender woman leading within the LGBTQIA+ community as she introduced the first international voguing house, The Iconic House of Mizrahi, to the Philippines. She serves as an inclusive mentor, community leader and advocate for queer youth, the trans community, and local creatives.She has appeared in several film and television projects, including the reality series Catch Me Out Philippines (2021) as a mentor, and the international documentary 10s Across the Borders as one of the main protagonists.Apart from her role in dance she is actually a graduate of the University of the Philippines Manila with a degree in BS Industrial Pharmacy, alongside work as creative director, event producer, podcast host, and beauty content creation.

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10s Across the Borders

Director: Chan Sze-Wei
Producer: Alemberg Ang
Main Cast: Xyza Mizrahi Pinklady, Aurora Sun Labeija, Teddy OricciXyza Mizrahi Pinklady is one of the lead protagonist in the 10s Across the Borders Documentary Film. Her story as the trailblazer and pioneer in the Philippine Ballroom Community was highlighted. Her purpose as a community leader and how she lead expanding the community in the country.Website: 10sacrosstheborders.comRelated Articles:
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Anakbanwa Creative Residency

Anakbanwa Creative Residency is a cultural program launcehd by Pangasinan 4th District Representative Christopher "Toff" de Venecia to support artists and immerse them in the heritage of Pangasinan. Xyza is one of the creative residents last 2022 as a Movement Artist alongisde Nathan Artificio (Interior Deisgned) and Gab Brioso (New Media Artist). Exhibition was held at Geneeral Douglas MacArthur House in Dagupan City from Oct 9 to Nov 6, 2022.Related Articles:
Tatler 2022 - Link to Article

Xyza started this passion project 2022 to highlight the women in ballroom community with a video output. The project then expanded to her roots as a woman dance artist and community leader collaborating with other women expressing their movement in their own artforms. She highlighted women leaders with different expressions. This project further expanded to collaborating with different women creatives, making waves, creating opportunities to the next generation women artists in the Philippines. The objective is to inspire more women to mvoe, create, and simply find power, confidence and their right community to be the best version of them selvesThe goal is not to just spotlight women every March, but EVERYDAY!To create a platform where we can talk about our struggles as women in the dance community such as being the leader of a community, being a mother, being able to dance again after pregnancy, balancing dance and other professions, etc.To be able to share our stories and to inspire the youth and make sure that the next generation women dancers are stronger and are guided well and has a community they can rely on and seek advice from.Starting with hand picked strong alpha females, making waves, creating opportunities, having that purpose and mission to inspire, create and nurture the next generation women in the dance community.Breaking the norms, being unapologetic, and being authentic in their expressions.This is what this project is all about, to make sure to pass the wisdom and experience, to hold space and to nurture and guide future leaders in the community.

[2022] Babae: Sino Ka?

Artists: Ana Andres, Kristal Bermudo, Carla del Prado, Paula dela Rosa, Coleen Paz, JP Ponla, Xyza Ragunjan, Joyen Santos, Jade So, Kate Lim-UyVenue: KondwiPhEdited by: Kennedy BuiDirection by: Dux Dacudao

[2023] Babae: Sino Ka?

Artists: Ana Andres, Iena Ballug, Kristal Bermudo, Shayna Cua, Lema Diaz, Jamaica Jornacion, AC Lalata, Bea Lesaca, Trischa Padilla, Madelle Paltu-ob, Carla Philline, Joyen Santos, Kaye Taar, April Antonette Tamon, Ea TorradoPhotographer: Christopher Sy, Mina AglipayVideographer: Magraux Macatumpag, Harvey CelestialCollaborators: Link to Details

Babae: Sino Ka? at Nude Floor, Makati

Babae: Sino Ka? at Tipon-Tipon, La Union

[2025] Babae: Sino Ka?

Video created in collaboration with Dux Dacudao and Miguel Alomajan (Rocket Sets)Featured Artists: Princess Ybanez, Savina Mizrahi, Kristel De Catalina, Tiger, Indy Mendoca, Lady VanessaCollection: Carl Jan Cruz
Hair and Make Up: Tin
Cam OP: Kevin Gorospe
Cam Assist: BJ Guanzon
BTS: Law TapallaSpecial thanks to: dekun Mizrahi, Christopher Sy, Leica Philippines, Nanlite Ph, PMI Smoke Ninja

[2026] Babae: Sino Ka? Podcasts

This Podcast shares the stories of different women in the Philippines.
Their struggles, goals, stories and dreams.To be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Different journeys, different paths.
Different dreams and visions,But one heart, one intention, one goal.Mothers, Leaders, Sisters, Friends, Woman, QueenYOU!