She worked alongside the Canadian International Development Agency in Manila where she also entered the entertainment industry, becoming a celebrity and household name in the Philippines. She has had numerous magazine covers, endorsements, billboards, TV shows, and movies. Riza was cast as the leading lady for the Philippine block-buster hit movie, Dobol Trobol and a TV host for the APT.

From being named OK! Magazine Philippines’ “Most Beautiful People” to the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Moscow, Russia, Riza has developed a following and is a well-known authority on the Canadian Pageant scene.
She is also a singer and songwriter, with various song placements on network television shows. Riza also holds Miss Universe Canada and Miss World Canada titles. She has made headlines around the world with guest appearances on CNN, Australia Today, eTalk, ABS-CBN, People Magazine and more.

Riza is currently the lead vocalist of the Electronic Symphonia; a groundbreaking orchestra that seamlessly fuses the dynamic rhythms of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) with the timeless elegance of classical instruments. Performances include collaborations with Live Nation and Midway Music Hall, NHL Calgary Flames Captain Mikael Backlund’s 1000th Game Celebration, Canadian Energy Executive Association Gala and multiple concert performances at The Palace Theatre.