Gilda Cordero-Fernando (June 4, 1930 – August 27, 2020) was a Filipino writer, publisher, visual artist, fashion designer, theater producer, and social activist known for writing and publishing numerous works exploring Filipino culture, for her influence as a mentor and supporter of many of the Philippines cultural workers, and for her prominent "colorful presence in the Philippine literary scene."https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/literature/literary-luminary-cultural-icon-gilda-cordero-fernando-dies/</ref><ref>https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/literature/2020/8/29/gilda-cordero-fernando-fiction.html</ref>