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Happy birthday, Enchong!

He’s the main cast member of Katorse, Tanging Yaman, Magkaribal, Maria La del Barrio, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Muling Buksan Ang Puso, A Love to Last and The Blood SIsters. He’s known in showbiz circles as “Enchong.” Enchong Dee is a multi-awarded actor and champion swimmer who dabbles as a restaurateur (he co-owns Peri-peri Charcoal Chicken) and is a party host par excellence. And every year on his birthday, Nov. 5, he throws a party to celebrate the gift of another year of life.

This year, Enchong outdid himself again. The dinner-turned celebration hosted at the Mind Museum after his dance number in ASAP Natin 'To was for friends who have a low tolerance for loud music and prefer intimate get-togethers. Of course, the floral centerpieces were amazing! Gracing the dinner were Bea Alonzo, Julia Barretto, Iza Calzado, Kim Chiu, Maymay Entrata, Erich Gonzales, Janine Gutierrez, Melissa Ricks, Bianca Manalo, Jessy Mendiola,  Julia Montes, Maja Salvador, Kylie Verzosa, Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca, Ejay Falcon, Joshua Garcia, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Luke Jickain, Marvin Wijangco, Mauro Lumba, Philippe Magalona, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, Mark Lopez, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes, Randy See, Jerome Tan, Sydney Du, Sky Yang, LA Aguinaldo, Carlo Magdaluyo, Keren Pascual, Korina Sanchez, McDonald's Managing Director Margot Torres, Star Magic heads Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Star Magic road managers Danilyn Nunga and Edelwiss Abrenica, HOOQ PH Content and Programming Head Jeff Remigio, Pat-P Daza, Noel Ferrer, Enrico Santos, Joel Mercado, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, Robina Gokongwei-Pe, PEP editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon, Girlie Rodis, Eloisa Matias, Leo Katigbak, Shirley Kuan, Law Tan, Dolor Guevarra, Angelica Alita, Bibeth Orteza, Malou Choa-Fagar, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle editor Arnel Patawaran, Liza Ilarde and Elbert Cuenca, Anakalusugan Party List Rep. Mike Defensor, Bong Guerrero, Chef Noel dela Rama, Karen Davila, Anton San Diego, Bev Llorente, Samantha Lopez, Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco, Arnold Vegafria, Perry Lansigan, Carol Garcia, Karen Santos, Cultural Center of the Philippines chairwoman Margie Moran Floirendo, Laurie Westfall, Sharm Hiranand, Marianne Po, Roseanne Belmonte, Agnes Huibonhoa, Jojie Dingcong, Susan Joven, Michelle Tiangco, Melba Solidum, Carol Garcia, Alice Edurado, Veana Fores, Doris Magsaysay Ho, Margarita Forés, Maricel Soriano, Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Bob and Monch Novales, Marivic and former House Secretary-General Atty. Cesar Strait Pareja, Ana de Ocampo, Marissa Tambunting, Leah Puyat, and Angelette Calero was there, too, as were Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle, Senators Pia Cayetano, Risa Hontiveros and Grace Poe, MTRCB chairperson Rachel Arenas, and fashion designers Michael Cinco, Rajo Laurel, Joey Samson, and Val Taguba.

Also in attendance were guests JB Baylon, Vice President Leni Robredo, House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter and Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano, Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, former President Benigno Aquino III, former Vice President Noli de Castro, former Taguig Mayor Freddie and First Lady Kaye Tinga, former Professional Models Association of the Philippines president Phoemela Baranda, Raymond Gutierrez, Liz Uy, Tim Yap, Gretchen Barretto with Tonyboy Cojuangco, Bayambang First Lady Niña José-Quiambao, Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Cesar Montano, Agot Isidro, Albert Martinez, Tessa Alindogan, Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Alphaland Corporation president and executive director Dennis Valdes, Philippine Daily Inquirer president and Inquirer Group of Companies CEO Sandy Romualdez, Philippine Star Lifestyle editor and columnist Millet Mananquil and hubby Robert, daughter Rissa Mananquil and Paolo Trillo, son Robby and wife Maxene Magalona, ANCX Executive Editor Ces Drilon, Inquirer Lifestyle editor Thelma San Juan and son Luis Carlo; Mons Romulo and brother Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, Management Association of the Philippines president Riza Mantaring, Sun Life Philippines president Benedicto Sison, Jorge and Daisy Carino, Bodyworx Spa and Fitness Club sports director and Mini Car Club of the Philippines president Ken Uy and Ace Seahawks coach Malco Dacanay.

For those who didn’t mind loud music and a livelier vibe, the after-dinner was rocking by 9 p.m. Food and drinks overflowed and guests continued to pour in. By 11 p.m., they started jamming. It was fun seeing everyone singing and dancing the night away. But it was Enchong who clearly looked the happiest. After all, he was celebrating the gift of another precious year with people he works with who have become like family. Happy, happy birthday, Enchong!