Olive Nieto is a dynamic and versatile performance maker, whose impressive portfolio and accomplishments have earned her a respected position as an esteemed assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Within the esteemed institution, she plays a vital role in shaping the minds of the next generation of artists and scholars, as she dedicates her time and expertise to imparting her vast knowledge and insights to her students.
Olive, in conjunction with playwright Layeta P. Bucoy, pioneered a revolutionary and pioneering online performance genre known as the MonoVlog, a term born from the fusion of "monologue" and "vlog". This trailblazing fusion brings together diverse Filipino lockdown experiences, serving as a poignant testament to life, a private digital conversation, a health advisory, a heartfelt tribute to frontliners, a poignant tribute to those who have passed away, a shout-out to advocacy groups, a community-led response to the pandemic, and a call for help. The creation of the MonoVlog was a response to the enforced lockdowns implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Filipinos turned to the internet to exercise their fundamental right to free speech and creative expression.
Olive's extensive and noteworthy body of work has garnered her a multitude of prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Female Featured Performance Award at the 2012 Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards, in recognition of her remarkable and unforgettable performance in the Philippine Educational Theater Association's (PETA) production of Bona.
