Clint is a highly beloved, internationally acclaimed artist. He wears many hats - as Lincoln Center's Artist-in-Residence and the Producing Creative Director for New York City Center, Encores!. Clint earned a Tony nomination for Maybe Happy Ending costume design and is the first person of color to win a Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for Eclipsed.
As the first year of his Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence continues, Clint takes on curation of the beloved American Songbook series in 2026, featuring an iconic lineup of artists. He is also currently designing the costumes for The Metropolitan Opera’s highly anticipated production of Tristan und Isolde (March 9 - April 2, 2026).
In addition, Clint co-founded and leads Springboard to Design, a tuition-free theatrical design mentorship and education program for high-school students from underrepresented communities.
Clint has a discerning eye for style and approaches design, whether designing for stage or screen or styling himself, with intentionality and effortless sophistication. He is recognized as one of Asia's most influential creatives and is fresh off a sold-out run of Into the Woods in the Philippines, working as Artistic Director.
Clint was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines, and now lives in New York with his husband and daughter. He serves on the Advisory Board of the American Theatre Wing and is a co-founder of Design Action. A lifelong advocate for equity in theatre and film, Clint is committed to creating a more inclusive industry for People of Color and championing the rights of immigrants.