Reynold “Nhoy” Tenerife: The Filipino Couturier Conquering the World of Fashion

September 18, 2025 - Taytay, Rizal

When the spotlight hits the runway and the music begins, one name commands attention with every swish of silk, sparkle of beadwork, and breathtaking silhouette: Reynold Centillo Tenerife, more famously known as Nhoy Tenerife.

An international Filipino fashion designer and entrepreneur, Nhoy is the creative genius behind Nhoy Tenerife Couture, a brand synonymous with elegance, artistry, and world-class craftsmanship. From sketch to stitch, every piece is a story—handmade with passion, precision, and an eye for glamour that transcends borders.

From Taytay to the World

Nhoy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. He began in 2005, humbly crafting jackets and cargo pants for the vibrant stalls of Taytay Tiangge. But destiny had bigger plans. By 2017, he discovered his true calling in couture gown-making. What started as simple gowns soon blossomed into jaw-dropping, intricately detailed masterpieces that would turn heads on runways and pageant stages.

He rose to prominence as one of the best designers in Binibining Taytay, where he was discovered by the renowned Noubikko Ulanday—a turning point that catapulted his career to the national stage. From then on, Nhoy’s name became synonymous with pageant royalty, red-carpet glamour, and international prestige.

Draped in Awards and Honors

Nhoy’s brilliance has earned him a constellation of awards and accolades, including:

• Best Fashion Designer, Gawad Pilipino – Prestigious Seal Award (2018)

• Best Gown Designer, Mister & Miss Rizal Pageant (2019)

• International Filipino Fashion Designer, IGSMEA (2023)

• Star Achiever Wedding Designer of the Year, Asia’s Triumphant Award (2023)

• Most Trusted Filipino Fashion Designer of the Year, Asia’s World Class Filipino Award (2023)

Beyond recognition, his role as a mentor and judge in competitions like Miss Earth Saver Philippines and Mister Glam International cements his place not only as a designer, but as a pillar of influence in the fashion and pageant industries.

Dressing the Nation, Staging the World

From swimwear to bridal couture, barongs to red-carpet gowns, Nhoy has dressed countless queens and kings of pageantry. His official designer credits include:

• Mr. & Ms. Hamaka – Swimwear & Formal Wear

• Binibining Taytay – Swimwear, Casual Wear, Evening Gown

• Ms. Intercontinental International – Egypt – Official Swimsuit Designer

• Super Model Worldwide Philippines – 2023 & 2024

• Mr. International 2025 – Official Barong Designer

His artistry has graced iconic runways such as MODA DE Manila at Okada Manila, the Philippine Designers Gala, and international showcases in partnership with M Entertainment Media Group Korea.

A Legacy of Passion and Glamour

For Nhoy Tenerife, fashion is more than fabric—it’s a lifestyle of elegance, empowerment, and self-expression. Every gown is not just designed; it is dreamed, lived, and celebrated.

From his roots in Taytay to the grandest stages of Manila, and now to international arenas, Nhoy continues to raise the bar for Filipino couture. With every masterpiece, he proves that Filipino designers can captivate the world with grace, brilliance, and unstoppable passion.

Because when you wear Nhoy Tenerife Couture—you don’t just wear a gown.
You wear a legacy.

By: Meme Borja