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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 Qtopia
January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025Performed the role of Dick in Chasing Dick: A Love Story at Qtopia, Sydney.
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 Theatre Works
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025Performed Dick in Chasing Dick: A Love Story at Theatre Works, Melbourne.
Actor at La Mama
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025Portrayed Denise in Transwoman Kills Influencer at La Mama.
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 ABC TV
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Role: Nurse in Spooky Files on ABC TV.
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.
Director at Antipodes Theatre
January 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025Directed 10 Minutes (Play-in-a-Day) at Antipodes Theatre.
Actor at 24 Carrot Productions
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Played Lady Russell in Persuasion at 24 Carrot Productions.
Actor at The World Experiment
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Played Player in The World Experiment.
Actor at Melbourne Fringe
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Role: Lee 09 in Flat White at Melbourne Fringe.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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