Sunday, December 15, 2019

Big shout-out for the it-boy


CONSISTENT, TOP-RATED TELEVISION SHOWS, A multi-million peso hit movies, a string of big endorsements, a handful of upcoming projects that are surely as huge, a legion of die-hard fans and a wonderful family life; just some of the best reasons why today’s it-boy Enchong Dee should be celebrating.

And that’s exactly what happened last November 10 at the Whitespace Events Hall a few hours after his production number in ASAP Natin 'To when he gathered friends and colleagues for a special moment of annual thanksgiving and celebration for all the wonderful things and opportunities he’s been blessed with through-out the year. The actor’s birthday party proved to be a perfect break from an incredibly hectic schedule that he was turned 31 last November 5 and a relaxing time to hang out with friends who have stood by him as he made his every dream happen.

KTXT: Last night is a special night because I hosted a dinner for the people I want to be with and that matters to me, kaya lang half of the people that I invited either didn't go, didn't confirm or txted at all, or I can feel that they don't want to be there parang they want to leave early. I just realize that why bother next time investing emotionally to this people if they can't even reciprocate the friendship you are giving them, and I can tell who this are... I'm not mad but atleast I can categorize now. Parang biglang may sakit or may ibang gagawin during that day or time, they could have told me that they can't make it... period. Tapos karamihan parang takot mainterview why would they be scared to be infront of people asking something if they are not keeping anything

Guests were refreshed non-stop by Hennessy, the perfect blend of a venerable cognac and the zing of fruity flavors.

Some of the personalities with the birthday boy were Jorge Carino and wife Daisy, Vice President Leni Robredo, former President Benigno Aquino III, former Vice President Noli de Castro, House Speaker Alan Peter and Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano, Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, former Taguig Mayor Freddie and First Lady Kaye Tinga, Arjo and Ria Atayde, Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu, Rayver Cruz, JC de Vera, Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon, Carlo Magdaluyo, Anakalusugan Party List Rep. Mike Defensor, Bong Guerrero, chef Noel dela Rama, Karen Davila, Anton San Diego, Bev Llorente, Samantha Lopez, Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco, Arnold Vegafria, Mons Romulo, Carol Garcia, Karen Santos, Margie Moran Floirendo, Jojie Dingcong, Mother Lily Monteverde, Roselle Monteverde, Veana Fores, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Margarita ForΓ©s, Maricel Soriano, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Philippine Daily Inquirer president and CEO Sandy Romualdez, Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, Maquie Raquiza, Filbert Kung, Kim Nicholas, Monch Novales, Mo Nuevo, Marivic and former House Secretary-General Atty. Cesar Pareja, former education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, former Social Welfare and Development secretary Dinky Soliman, publicist Keren Pascual, Pops Fernandez, Dominic Hernandez, Mikki Gonzalez, Jaru Albert, Nenette Rustia, Ella Zobel de Ayala, Thou Reyes, Charlie Dizon, Jo-Ann Bitagcol, Miah Gomez, Kirby Andres, Korina Sanchez, Margot Torres, Star Magic’s Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Sun Life’s Benedicto Sison, HOOQ’s Jeff Remigio, DZMM’s Pat-P Daza, Star Cinema’s Enrico Santos and Joel Mercado, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, Robina Gokongwei-Pe, PEP's Joanne Maglipon, Girlie Rodis, Eloisa Matias and Leo Katigbak, Shirley Kuan, Law Tan, Dolor Guevarra, Angelica Alita, Veana Fores, Bibeth Orteza and Malou Choa-Fagar, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle editor Arnel Patawaran, Liza Ilarde and Elbert Cuenca, Philippine Star Lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil and hubby Robert, son Robby and wife Maxene Magalona, Inquirer Lifestyle editor Thelma San Juan and son Luis Carlo, ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal and advertising and promotions head Biboy Arboleda, MTRCB chairwoman Rachel Arenas, Senators Pia Cayetano, Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan, Grace Poe, Sonny Angara and Cynthia Villar, Antique Rep. Loren Legarda, Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, actors and friends Gretchen Barretto with Tonyboy Cojuangco, Cesar Montano, Albert Martinez, Agot Isidro, Yam Concepcion, Chienna Filomeno, Mark McMahon, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Janus del Prado, Sam Concepcion, Rodjun Cruz, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, Mauro Lumba, Philippe Magalona, Joseph Marco, Miko Raval, Inigo Pascual, Daniella Stranner, LA Aguinaldo, Alexa Ilacad, Grae Fernandez, Luke Jickain, Marvin Raymundo, Raphael Robes, Randy See, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Alison Carlos, Javi Cang, Kim Cruz, Carlos Laurel, Hannah Locsin, Luigi Pumaren, Kat Galang, Paolo Gonzales, Kelsey Merritt and Daniel Velasco.

The popular leading gorgeous leading ladies’ actresses Bea Alonzo, Julia Barretto, Iza Calzado, Erich Gonzales, Janine Gutierrez, Melissa Ricks, Bianca Manalo, Jessy Mendiola, Maja Salvador and Kylie Verzosa, comedians Kit-Kat, Pokwang and Vice Ganda, models Phoemela Baranda and Nicolette Bell and hair stylists Ton Lao, Liz Uy and Sidney Yap were also there to make the night even more special.

Spotted also the classmates from St. Joseph School, Naga Hope Christian School and De La Salle University, as well as parents Johnson and Sonny and siblings AJ, Ice and Angelika and other members of the Dee and Velasquez families.

A prized talent of ABS-CBN Star Magic, Enchong was discovered as a champion swimmer for the De La Salle University where he was a three-time most valuable player in the men’s swimming division and seven-time swimming gold medalist in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Swimming Championships. He started out appearing in supporting roles in various TV dramas which eventually led him to becoming a sought-after endorser for various brands. Enchong endorses some of the country’s most reputable brands such as Bench, Timex, Arena, Speedo, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Real Leaf Green Tea, Milo, Powerade, Lucky Me, Jollibee, Convergys, Sun Life Financial, DC Shoes, Nike, Bench Skin Expert, Jins, GAOC - Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center, Bodyworx Spa and Fitness Club, Technopack and COLORurLIFE Nutrilite.

It wasn’t until the primetime soap Katorse that he was “accidentally” paired up with Erich Gonzales, Ejay Falcon and Xian Lim and they clicked as a love team. A string of bigger projects followed such as Tanging Yaman, a political drama launched prior to the May 10, 2010 automated elections and Magkaribal, dubbed a “fashion-serye” with Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay, Angel Aquino and Gretchen Barretto, the Philippine adaptation of Mexican telenovela Maria La Del Barrio, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, a “family drama” series starring Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Maja Salvador, Muling Buksan ang Puso, a melodrama series starring Julia Montes and Enrique Gil, A Love to Last, a “romantic family comedy-drama” starring Bea Alonzo, Ian Veneracion, Iza Calzado, Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte, JK Labajo and Hannah Lopez Vito and The Blood Sisters, an crime and mystery drama series starring Erich and Ejay themselves.

His Star Cinema movies I Do and Once a Princess, which he starred with Erich, while The Reunion, which they starred Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, Kean Cipriano together with Julia Montes, Jessy Mendiola, Megan Young, Bangs Garcia, and Cristine Reyes, The Strangers which they starred Julia Montes, Enrique Gil and JM de Guzman, and Tuhog which they starred Empress Schuck, Jake Cuenca, Eugene Domingo and Leo Martinez and Call Center Girl starring Pokwang and Jessy Mendiola has also garnered good praise from critics and was notably a blockbuster hits.

His most recent book, Basta Trip Mo, shares varied suggestions on making your travel meaningful and worthy. One important tip on his list is how to save money for your dream travel. “Traveling starts from your payday. You can start saving, say, P1,500 every payday and in a month, you have P3,000. By December, you already have that amount enough for your travel.”

Let's not forget, that this happening was also Enchong Dee’s birthday. No wonder were giant E’s at the entrance. Over champagne and the birthday cake, the whole gang sang Happy Birthday to Enchong Dee. It was truly a fun-filled and delightful evening, especially for Enchong Dee.


"To all who attended and helped :) Thank you for making this surprise birthday party a success," he said.

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