From a Civil Engineering student of Central College of the Philippines in 1977, Rollie H. Graza transformed to a fashion designer and eventually became the proprietor of Balay Pagdaitan Haute Couture.
He also became an art director of Viva Television and a fashion consultant of Philippine movie actor and actresses. Among his many projects were “MIKEE” for actress Mikee Conjuangco, “MODERN ROMANCE” for Ms. Nora Aunor, and “MAGPAKAILANMAN” for Ms. Mel Tiangco of GMA7, “MULA SA PUSO” for actor Juan Rodrigo, his creations were also featured in My Girl, Iisa Pa Lamang, Only You, Tanging Yaman, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and NOAH of ABS-CBN.
His talent became well known abroad when he became a private tailor for supervisors of Christian Dior, Larbaud, Auxrose, Clair Fontenay of Paris France and as fashion designer. Having noticed his creations by the princesses of the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he became their private fashion designer.
Among his many awards were a 2nd place for Brocade Category Rivoli Fashion Designer of the Year Competition, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; 1st place for Best Evening Gown for FACES INTERNATIONAL, Dubai, U.A.E. and 1st place for Best Evening Gown for “MISS PHILIPPINES – SAUDI ARABIA” Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At present, his Balay Pagdaitan is located at Blk. 1 Lot 14 North Zuzuarregui St., Capitol Compound, Old Balara, Quezon City with Tel.No. 932-6681 and No. 73 Anonas St., Proj.2., Quezon City with tel. no. 692-5719.
visit www.balaypagdaitan.multiply.com or email at rolliehgraza@yahoo.com