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Founded in 2003, Mandala Productions has grown into one of Asia’s leading facilitation and content production houses. With deep regional knowledge and international reach, the team specializes in unscripted formats, travel and lifestyle programming, and expedition-based storytelling.
Mandala is best known for launching and supporting high-profile productions for global and regional television networks and streaming platforms. From development to delivery, the company offers full-service line production, creative support, and content research — working seamlessly with multi-cultural teams to bring compelling stories to life across borders.
Now entering a new chapter, Mandala is also forging a path toward producing original content — with a commitment to making local stories global, and global stories relatable. Guided by a creative ethos and grounded in decades of on-the-ground experience, Mandala continues to bridge cultures through authentic, emotionally resonant storytelling.
JOHANNA KIRSTEN LAGMAN
OWNER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
A seasoned and well-traveled producer, she brings decades of hands-on experience in unscripted content, balancing creative storytelling with precise, on-the-ground execution.
Known for her cultural sensitivity and production leadership, Johanna has steered Mandala into becoming one of Asia’s most trusted partners in bringing real-world stories to global audiences. Her strength lies in blending vision and practicality — crafting emotionally resonant, visually rich narratives while managing the complexities of multi-country shoots with calm and confidence.
AMELIA TORRALBA - PEREZ
CREATIVE PRODUCER AND PRODUCTION HEAD
With over two decades of global experience, she has produced documentaries, reality formats, and communication campaigns across Asia and beyond. A published writer and precise producer, she brings focus, heart, and clarity to every story — turning vision into execution with quiet strength.
JURY PERALTA
PRODUCTION MANAGER
With a strong entrepreneurial background and a natural ease in navigating both creative and logistical demands, he ensures that each production runs with precision, flexibility, and a human touch. His grounded leadership and instinct for building reliable teams across locations make him an essential force behind Mandala’s seamless operations.
DANILO OLANDAY
LOCATION MANAGER
A veteran in investigative and documentary production, Dan brings deep regional knowledge and a sharp creative eye to every project. His ability to match story needs with the right locations — efficiently and within budget — makes him an invaluable bridge between vision and execution across Asia.
ROBIE RAMOS
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
With a background in business and a passion for motorsports, Robie navigates complex logistics with precision, humor, and heart. His steady presence and effortless coordination have guided Mandala through some of its most challenging shoots — wherever the project may be.
JASON EDWARD TARRAYO
FIELD PRODUCER
One of the early members of the team and has forged a path in the field of TVC production. Armed with a wholistic knowledge of production from the different arenas, Jason re-joined the team with a refreshed wit and charm that exemplifies an experienced hand in production.
MANNY PELAYO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Soft spoken, precise, always calm and able to capture visually-arresting shots even at the most uncomfortable situation or location.
He is a favorite for both local and foreign projects.
His forte is documentary and reality TV.
Having done travel for almost 30 years in Asia and beyond , Manny’s style fuses together storytelling with just the right amount of excitement to come up with either sublime images or heart-pumping follow action.
ARI TROFEO
SOUND AND DRONE
Belonging to a family who are icons in Philippine cinema, Ari pursued his passion for the craft by focusing on sound and technical production.
Ari is actively traveling the world with Mandala Productions as filed sound director and technical coordinator.
Fondly referred to as the best thing to pack on a location shoot.
He is also the production house's drone operator.
Team Mandala logo
ROMUALDO " ROMMEL" PEREZ
Mandala Productions logo design is the creation of ROMUALDO ROMMEL C. PEREZ, a freelance visual/graphic artist, but most of the time dabbles with his paintings that exude the nuances of surrealism and social realism.
Perez is adept with watercolor, acrylics and assemblages, and has been recognized by prestigious award-giving bodies for his works, both here in the country and abroad.
Perez studied Fine Arts at the University of Sto. Tomas in Manila.
Based in Naga City, Perez lives a quiet life surrounded by his canvases.
