Frederick was born and raised in Paete, Laguna the carving capital of the Philippines. He started carving in his early teens, mostly experimenting in wood. Then later, he tried other medium such as fruits, vegetables, chocolate, butter and eventually ice.

Frederick is currently working as an Ice Carver for Iceman in Toronto Canada. He has also worked as a cabinet maker, and kitchen artist.  

He is an award winning International and Canadian Events Sculptor with a very long list of accolades.  Some of the highlights: 

• Winterlude Internattional Comptition in Ottawa, in 2017 placed 2nd in Solo and was awarded Carver's Choice
• ICEFEST Competition in Toronto, Ontario; he has 6 times won 1st Place from 2012 through 2018.
•  POLAR FEST Ice Carving in Lakefield Ontario; he has 4 times won 1st Place from 2012 though 2016.
• WINTERLOO Ice Carving Competition Kitchener, Waterloo Ontario; 2014 Winner
• BERMUDA Gourmet Getaway Ice Sculpting Competition; 2008 Grand Prize Winner 
• 1996 Hall of Fame Ice Carver Award Recipient, Phillipines 
• CHEFS ON PARADE, Phillipines: 7 times Gold Metalist from 1990 through 1996

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