Julia Ormond. Combined images from Facebook, Lunas Pilipinas
British actress Julia Ormond will lead a lineup of speakers in Hearth Summit Philippines in Siquijor this month, a group that also includes Filipino theater thespian Monique Wilson.
The “First Knight” and “Legends of the Fall” star, also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, is known for her social activism and humanitarian work fighting slavery and human trafficking.
Article continues after this advertisementSuquijor will host the summit on wellbeing and social transformation from Jan. 14 to 17, with the picturesque island destination serving as a serene backdrop for the talks.
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She also filed a complaint in court against Weinstein’s employers The Walt Disney Company and Miramax, as well as the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), for enabling his vile acts.
Article continues after this advertisementOrmond was a rising star in the 90s when she took a hiatus. She returned to the screen via the acclaimed HBO film “Iron Jawed Angel” in 2004 with Hillary Swank and Angelica Houston. She is scheduled to speak on the summit’s last day on Jan. 17.
Article continues after this advertisementWilson will speak on the first day of the Hearth Summit Philippines on Jan. 14. Although gaining prominence as a West End actress, she has also been active in the social movement with her One Billion Rising initiative that seeks to end violence against women.
Article continues after this advertisementJoining Wilson on the first day of the summit will be Cultural Center of the Philippines Artistic Director Chris Millado and F&B consultant Michelle Adrillana.
Political activist and actress Mae Paner, also known as “Juana Change,” will speak on Jan. 15, along with artist and activist Jethro Patalinghug, and activist and former lawmaker Liza Maza.
Article continues after this advertisementAlso speaking at the summit are Negrense artist Ra’z Salvaria, poet and human rights defender Adora Faye de Vera, content cretor Buji Babiera, Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and producer Gabbi Pascua, Diwata Project Founder Corina Millado, educator Leah Tolentino, and Scarletbox.io Founder Sheree Gotuaco.
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