Maddie Castillo is a literary and performing artist from the Philippines who seeks to share tales untold, drawing from her years of experience in creative writing, journalism, theater, education, public relations, and communications.

Her storytelling centers on music, culture, performing, and the arts. Her works have been published in reputable sites across Southeast Asia, such as Bandwagon Asia, Cosmopolitan, and Rappler. She has also been featured in a Netflix documentary on Manila nightlife culture.

During her formative years, Maddie received training in both the performance and production aspects of theater. This influenced the endeavors she pursued later in life, such as producing music videos and documentaries. At present, she is co-writing and co-directing a musical with a women-led organization advocating for BIPOC healthcare workers in the US.

A believer of conscious capitalism, Maddie has also led marketing, PR, and business development consultation programs for artists, MSMEs, and non-profit organizations. She is currently supporting an independent bookshop that champions local authors and their works.

Maddie is a staunch advocate of authentic education, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation and integration. She has contributed to a local program that advocates for responsible tourism in the surf town of La Union and has been invited to witness and write about the US-wide tour of an Indigenous dance troupe from Lake Sebu in Mindanao.

During her free time, Maddie enjoys visiting museums, watching gigs, learning about chocolate, and playing with her dogs. She currently resides in Baguio City.