Djoi Louise Mercado Anacio is a 21 year old multi talented and gifted musician. She started playing the violin in Rosario, Batangas, Philippines at the age of 11, under the tutelage of Maricel Goleña.  She joined the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth and Philippine Research for Developing Instrumental Solists, and Junior League of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Upon migrating into Regina, SK ,Canada in 2014, Djoi passed the audition conducted by the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra where she played 1 st Violin for 3 years. She took the role of Asst. Concertmaster and soloist with the Regina Community Orchestra in 2015 where she was the youngest member. Djoi has also played solo for theater and chambers. She is currently an active member of the Concertino Regina. Aside from this, she also plays with the University Orchestra as a Concertmaster. In a span of 2 years in Canada, Djoi Louise has already earned some notable achievements in her soft musical journey. Aside from violin,  she also plays the percussion. She was awarded a gold medal for winning best in percussion - solo in mallet during the 40th Anniversary of the Regina Catholic Schools Band Association in April 2015 held at the Conexus Arts Center. She has received numerous citations both in Music and academic. Djoi’s passion for music emanates from the heart. Her style is uniquely hers. She does not like to limit her musical exploration to a particular music genre. Although basically trained in classical music, she prefers not to be strictly a classical musician as she wishes to connect with unlimited types of audience and to explore versatility of style and technique in her musical expression. She has been teaching violin at the Rosewood Park School of Music since 2016.

Djoi is incoming 4th Year business student at the University of Regina this fall. Her  former violin coach, Maestro Eduard Minevich, is a renowned musician and the former concertmaster with the Regina Symphony Orchestra.