SPECIAL GUEST PROFILE:
Name: Steph Bravo-Semilla
Age: secret
Course & School: Bachelor of Fine Arts Advertising, University of the East
List of Works:
- Inquirer
- Junior Inquirer
1) When did you start making comics?
I started making cartoons professionally in ’96 for a Phil-Canadian Publishing company; in ’98 for the Inquirer and ’04 saw the birth of Fullhouse in JI.
2) If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing now?
My first choice was VetMed but I didn’t like the sight of blood.
3) Is it a big deal being a female artist?
It is because there are so few of us!
4) Any advice to female cartoonists, or aspiring young artists?
When I started, I wasn’t aware that it was a predominantly male profession and I was always surprised when they say that it’s a novelty to meet a female artist. Maybe it was because of this that I didn’t feel intimidated or felt less sure of my ability – in fact I think I reveled in it – Go girl power!