Jomel Duran Reyes is a Theatre and performance-maker based in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to promoting Filipino culture through the lens of the migrant experience. He is the co-founder of +63Kolektib, an all-Filipino theatre and performance group in the UAE that provides a platform for Filipino artists in the region.

Since 2018, Jomel has produced and contributed to numerous performance projects across both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including Pambansang Litanya ng mga Inang Wala sa Bayan (National Litany of Mothers Away from the Motherland) and the Tipon: Artists Round Up Series, among others.

His most recently concluded project, as a producer, was the December 2023 production of Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (Stories of Lola Basyang), a cherished Filipino literary classic. This production reimagined the tales through the lens of Filipino migrant and second-generation experiences, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and belonging.

Jomel is also a proud member of the inaugural cohort of the NYU Abu Dhabi and The Arts Center’s Numoo Arts Program, where he further developed his knowledge in performance and arts leadership.