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Leo Almodal (Tagalog pronunciation); born 19th January 1983 is a Filipino fashion designer based in Pasig city, Metro Manila. He launched his self-named fashion line in 2013.

Early life and education. Born on January 19, 1983, in the heart of Cebu province, Mandaue City, known as the furniture center of the Philippines. Leo is the eighth of 9 children of parents Elpedio Ygot Almodal and Wilhelnina Rustia Caleza. At age 17, Leo started designing and making uniforms for varsity teams at his university and dressing muses. Raised by a dressmaker and a tailor, he aspired to be famous in the world of haute couture and wished to be part of the Hollywood Red Carpet. Leo Almodal is the Creative Director and Fashion Designer of his own brand, ALMODAL. Driven with his passion for the arts, he is aiming to break into the international fashion scene one magnificent gown at a time.

Nationality: Filipino

Education: Basak Elementary School/Labagon Elementary School High School: Consolacion National High School/Hagubian National High School College: University of Cebu/Cataingan Municipal College (Magna Cum Laude) Almodal studied Bachelor of Arts and Information technology major in Computer Science but graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education as Magna Cum Laude.

Occupation: Fashion Designer

Website: www.almodal.com

Design Career Almodal fabricates and manufactures opulent, noble and sophisticated gowns, not only for brides but for many more creations that are already known in the US, Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, and Africa. An Almodal creation is best characterized by rich and intricate beadwork, most often genuine Swarovski crystals, interwoven into the fabric of the gowns. It’s an emerging haute couture brand that provides exceptional and luxurious attires such as bridal gowns, couture masterpieces and jewelries crafted with intricacy that aspires wearers to fasten their fashion style, classic beauty and divine elegance fused with a provocative touch of femininity. The company is based in Pasig city, Philippines and caters to multiple countries. The business aims to grow and expand to new horizons.

History and Operations (Collections)

Notable Clients (celebrities, politicians, superstars, actors/actresses etc.) Almodal’s clients include famous celebrities and beauty queens in the Philippines like Angel Aquino, Anne Curtis, Aramina, Megan Young, Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Toni Gonzaga, Marian Rivera, Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tugonon, Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales, July Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, and many more.

Aramina is a stunning bride in her queen-inspired gown on her wedding day, an instant eye-catcher to many audiences including the media and entertainment industry.

Herlene Budol is a frequent wearer and model of Leo Almodal gowns, and she’s literally shimmering and dripping in gold on her final long gown at Miss Grand Philippines. Hannah Arnolds wore an Almodal gown when she won the Bb. Pilipinas International crown.

Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez’ bothe wore an Almodal gown in their “Iconic” concert tour which started on October 18, 2019 until March 26, 2023. Toni Gozaga wore an Almodal gown on her 20th anniversary concert held on January 20, 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Anne Curtis wowed her fans with her comeback concert Luv-ANNE at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre at Resorts World Manila on June 11, 2022. She wore an Almodal gown during her concert.