Ara Villena is an award-winning Filipino illustrator for children’s books and comics. She has illustrated over 30 storybooks, some of which are for Disney Hyperion, Adarna House Publishing, Lampara House, Pumplepie Books & Happiness, Johnny & Hansel Publications, various NGOs and more. While she specializes in children’s books illustrations, she also works as an art director, concept artist and background designer for animation.