A Filipino British artist, former show-business personality and MTV VJ turned advocate, Kat Alano has taken the issue of rape culture in the industry and Philippines head on. A survivor of sexual assault, she uses her voice to create a safer World for victims by changing cultural dogmas and opening people’s eyes to the truth about rape.

She has been a key speaker at events in partnership with institutions such as the Swedish and UK embassies, The Philippine Senate, The Office of the Vice President and UN Women. Kat extends her advocacy through her creativity in filmmaking, where she tackles cultural issues. She writes, produces and will soon be directing her first pilot.