Born in the tropics. Raised as a desert bedouin. Living within the shadows. Playing with light. And inspired to create stories behind a lens..

Mahryska is the russian translation for the name Maria/Mariyah. A proud Filipina based in Dubai, trying to be a little social.

Initially established in 2005 as a portfolio, the blog has evolved and relaunched in 2009 and has since then continued to thrive in the industry.

Nominated for Grazia Style Awards 2012 • Nominated for Cosmopolitan Style Blogger 2016 •  Nominated for Stylist’s Social Media Personality 2017

Illustrado Magazine 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf 2017 •  Illustrado Magazine 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf 2020

Featured in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia • Gulf News • The National Newspaper • Viva Magazine • IN magazine • AHLAN Magazine • Savoir Flair