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Who is Antonio Ma-at?
Antonio Bernard Ma-at, affectionately known as “Your fellow dreamer,” is a distinguished global author celebrated for weaving diverse cultural influences into his literary creations. His works, including contributions to anthologies, multi-awarded competition entries, and the influential “Mothers of the World” compilation, honor personal triumphs and advocate for community empowerment through powerful storytelling.
He had been a poetry lecturer and the Philippines Executive Director for Writers Global Movement, Antonio mentors aspiring writers both locally and virtually, extending his influence to different parts of the world. He is also the co-founder of the New Leaf Writing Community and plays a vital role in initiatives such as Passion of Poetry and Filipino Poets in Blossoms, striving to nurture vibrant literary communities globally. Wherein he launch writing competitions that has ignited poets to write with the communities that collectively nurtures ocer 140,000 international writers.
Antonio’s extraordinary contributions have garnered him prestigious accolades, including Outstanding Man of the Year at the LMA Awards 2024, International Journalist of the Year at the 9th Asia Pacific Awards 2024 , and the 2nd GANKA 2024 Award. He has also been honored as a guest at notable events such as the Asia Icon Golden Awards and the Asia Humanitarian Award ceremonies.
Currently, Antonio is involved with the Academy of Farsala in Greece and collaborates on the Philosophy of Spring project, Assisting Hyperpoem in Russia , wherein over 2,000 poets join , furthering enriching his diverse portfolio. His journey exemplifies artistic dedication, cross-cultural integration, and a profound influence on the literary world, making his story both inspiring and impactful.
