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I’m Dax Carnay, a Filipina trans femme and queer creator who builds community-centric campaigns at the intersection of arts, culture, and social change. I co-found and lead creative teams across APAC, delivering inclusive, high-impact programs, festivals, and experiences that connect people and ideas.
I bring ground-level experience from grassroots workshops to national campaigns, and I embed intersectionality, inclusion, and joy in every project I co-create. I love turning complex ideas into collaborative, celebratory storytelling that empowers marginalised voices.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent
Work Experience
Actor at Melbourne Women in Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025Portrayed Liliath in Flaccid (short film); premiere at Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
Actor at Qtopia
January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025Performed the role of Dick in Chasing Dick: A Love Story at Qtopia, Sydney.
Grantee at Queer Development Program
May 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025Selected to participate in a month-long development program focused on queer performance and writing projects, contributing to public dialogues and creative outputs.
Actor at Kindling Pictures / ABC TV
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025Played Cookie in Fake, a project by Kindling Pictures for ABC TV.
Actor at La Mama
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025Portrayed Denise in Transwoman Kills Influencer at La Mama.
Actor at Theatre Works
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025Performed Dick in Chasing Dick: A Love Story at Theatre Works, Melbourne.
Grantee at Malthouse Theatre Besen Family Emerging Writers’s Group
December 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025Engaged in a development group for emerging writers, providing feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to advance scripts and concepts for future work.
Marketing and Engagements Manager at Critical Stages Touring
October 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025Developed and managed marketing strategy for touring productions, collaborating with artists and venue partners to optimize audience engagement and promote touring activity; managed CST website, screenings, blog, and audience components.
Host & Facilitator at PACT x Performance Space (and other events)
October 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025Hosted and facilitated events, panels and activations across multiple venues in Naarm, including PACT x Performance Space collaborations.
Lead Artist (Footscray Program) at Western Edge Youth Arts
September 30, 2023 - October 22, 2025Co-facilitated youth theatre workshops for young people in Melbourne's West; directed a co-devised performance with the ensemble; mentored young trans and POC creatives in storytelling and performance.
Lead Artist at Western Edge
September 30, 2023 - October 22, 2025Led the Western Suburbs Footscray program to empower young adults through theatre practice, training participants in acting, scriptwriting, production, and directing an original showcase.
Lead Artist at Western Edge Youth Arts
September 30, 2023 - October 22, 2025Led co-design and facilitation of youth theatre workshops; directed a co-devised performance with ensemble; mentored young trans and POC creatives in storytelling and performance.
Lead Artist (Footscray Program) at Western Edge Youth Arts
September 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Directed youth theatre workshops for young people; co-developed a co-created performance with an ensemble of young trans and POC creatives.
Director at Antipodes Theatre
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Directed 10 Minutes (Play-in-a-Day) at Antipodes Theatre.
Actor at La Mama
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Portrayed D in The Six Guys and Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne at La Mama.
Actor at ABC TV
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Role: Nurse in Spooky Files on ABC TV.
Partner, Chief Creative Officer & General Manager at Echo Channels
December 31, 2022 - October 22, 2025Co-founded a creative agency with a portfolio of queer-led and inclusive campaigns; closed over $4M in community-driven and culture-focused projects across Southeast Asia; devised omnichannel strategies for brands like Unilever, Google, Viber and Nestlé; built cross-cultural creative teams and inclusive frameworks for campaigns and communications.
Marketing Head / Consultant at mymall by MyKuya
September 30, 2022 - October 22, 2025Conducted market research, defined brand voice and positioning, and launched an integrated marketing plan that delivered a market lift; built and led a marketing team; executed digital campaigns achieving low CPA and strong user growth.
General Manager at Xugar
April 30, 2022 - October 22, 2025Coached a multi-function team; implemented OGSM and a company-wide strategy system; increased profit margin significantly, reduced deficits, and introduced new services; developed pricing, P&L structures, and department SOPs; standardized financials and cashflow monitoring.
General Manager at Xugar
April 30, 2022 - October 22, 2025Led cross-functional teams across SEO, content, performance and client strategy; introduced inclusive marketing practices and pricing models; increased profit margin from 9% to 30%; delivered training for team leads on accessible strategy and ethical campaign delivery.
Partner, Chief Creative Officer, Chief Strategist and GM at Echochannels
January 31, 2022 - October 22, 2025Led a strategic pivot from PR/digital marketing to full IMC and omnichannel services; grew team from 4 to 25; secured high-value projects, drove revenue growth, and managed APAC client engagements across multiple brands.
Lead across cross-functional team (SEO/Content/Performance) & Marketing Strategy at Independent Projects
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Implemented inclusive marketing practices and community-sensitive pricing; increased profit margins by aligning operations with purpose.
Partner, Chief Creative Officer & General Manager (APAC) at Echo Channels
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Led creative strategy and regional management for APAC; co-created inclusive, cross-cultural campaigns with a distributed team.
Actor at Melbourne Fringe
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Role: Lee 09 in Flat White at Melbourne Fringe.
Actor at The World Experiment
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Played Player in The World Experiment.
Actor at 24 Carrot Productions
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Played Lady Russell in Persuasion at 24 Carrot Productions.
Lead Account Manager at Legendary Digital
August 31, 2021 - October 22, 2025Managed a portfolio of 15 accounts, delivering lead generation through end-to-end marketing funnels; provided senior-level advisory to business owners on digital marketing strategies.
Online Host & Community Connector at Metro Manila Pride
June 30, 2021 - October 22, 2025Represented the trans community with authentic celebration; engaged audiences in digital events; facilitated online panel discussions and community activation.
Online Host & Community Connector at Manila Pride
June 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Engaged with an audience of over 20,000 during digital events; represented the trans community with authenticity and celebration; facilitated online panels and community activations.
Online Host & Community Connector at Metro Manila Pride
January 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Hosted online events and connected the trans/queer community, coordinating volunteers and engaging audiences across digital platforms.
Actor at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
January 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Performer Ree in Scary Goats Tour as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Host at Metro Manila Pride
January 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025Hosted Metro Manila Pride March (Online) for Metro Manila Pride.
Campaigns and Creative Director at Eventscape Manila
January 31, 2018 - October 22, 2025Directed creative strategy for multiple won projects; led a team of creatives handling 360 campaigns across ATL, BTL, events, and digital, while ensuring brand consistency and impact.
Creative Strategy Director at Eventscape Manila
December 31, 2017 - October 22, 2025Directed creative strategy for large-scale public events; designed 360-degree campaigns for clients including Unilever, Google, Nestlé; led cross-cultural creative teams; embedded inclusive voices in mainstream activations.
Creative Strategy Director at Eventscape Manila
January 31, 2017 - October 22, 2025Oversaw creative strategy for ongoing projects; led a team of creative strategy managers, developing breakthrough propositions spanning 360 campaigns and brand storytelling.
Creative Director at Live Arts / Community Campaigns
January 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025Led creative direction for large-scale public-facing campaigns across Asia-Pacific; drove strategy, production and stakeholder management.
Sr. Creative Strategy Manager at Wildfire Inc.
June 30, 2014 - October 22, 2025Led creative development for key accounts, including events, BTL activations, and video/digital content; guided creative direction and client servicing.
Channel Media Initiatives and Events Manager at Demo Power Philippines
May 31, 2011 - October 22, 2025Managed nationwide out-of-store marketing initiatives, contributing creative input and overseeing logistics and on-ground campaigns.
Programs Associate / Events Director at TeamAsia
December 31, 2010 - October 22, 2025Supported programs and events leadership, coordinating initiatives across teams to deliver high-impact experiential campaigns.
Education
Masterclass / Acting Training at Repertory Philippines
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Music Theatre Master Classes at 9 Works Theatre
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Training & Education at BASpeech Communications (Performance), University of the Philippines
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010Intensive Meisner Training at Meisner Institute (Manila)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Screen Acting Studio at NIDA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022National Actors Intensive at TAFTA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Emerging Writer's Group at Malthouse Theatre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Bachelor's degree at University of the Philippines Diliman
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Screen Actors Studio Certificate / Acting Program at National Institute of Dramatic Art
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Qualifications
Winner, Best performer in a play by Broadwayworld .com
October 22, 2025 - October 22, 2025Winner, Best performance by an actor in a lead role by Dionysus awards
October 22, 2025 - October 22, 2025Certified Digital Marketer Program - Subject Matter Expert
July 1, 2017 - January 31, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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