Born in 1951 in Manila, Philippines. Educated at the International School and Da La Salle College. Moved to Europe in 1963. Graduated from Herrmann Lietz Schools, studied business at Spöhrer and Heidelberg Business Schools, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Mannheim. Master’s degree at the Academy of Photography, Munich.
Participation in international cinema productions, d. H. “Group Picture with Lady” by Heinrich Böll, Berlin. Instruction in photo studios in Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Vienna.