Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Toy Story

Mix a fabulous crowd, the hottest house music and an oasis of sparkling drinks and you got a party! What could be more awesome? How about putting them all in inside a hall full of toys? Yes, toys!

Last March 16, the metro’s fashionistas and “it” personalities headed to the Special Exhibition Hall of the Mind Museum in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City to share a fun night meant for every kid-at-heart. During this one-of-a-kind gathering, the quirkiest toys of all types, from cars to action figures, humongous rubber duckies to stuffed animals, adorned the place. Mostly collector’s items, the unique pieces brought smiles and a tinge of nostalgia among guests.

Spotted were Marivic and Cesar Pareja, Pops Fernandez, Tessa Alindogan, Sandy Romualdez, Chef Noel de la Rama, Jeff Remigio, Patricia Daza, Noel Ferrer, Enrico Santos, Joel Mercado, Jo-Ann Maglipon, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, Eloisa Matias, Leo Katigbak, Shirley Kuan, Law Tan, Dolor Guevarra, Veana Fores, Bibeth Orteza and Malou Choa-Fagar, ABS-CBN channel head Cory Vidanes, advertising and promotions head Biboy Arboleda, Star Magic's Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, celebrities Albert Martinez, Gretchen Barretto with Tonyboy Cojuangco, John Estrada, Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto, Kim Chiu, Jake Cuenca, Anne Curtis, JC de Vera, Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Jason Gainza, Bianca Gonzalez, Shaina Magdayao, Coco Martin, Jessy Mendiola, Sam Milby, Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and son Inigo, Pooh, Pokwang, Marian Rivera, Rafael Rosell, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Luke Jickain, Marvin Wijangco, Philippe Magalona, Mauro Lumba, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, LA Aguinaldo, Miko Raval, Mark Lopez, Maricar Reyes, Rhian Ramos, KC Montero, Nikki Valdez, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Tim Yap, hair and makeup stylists Sidney Yap and Liz Uy as well as Star Magic's manager Edelweis Abrenica, road manager Danilyn Nunga, Make up Artist Randy Gabin, Ella Zobel de Ayala, Haide Fernandez, Mikki Gonzales, Jairu Albert, Jorge and Daisy Carino, Girlie Rodis, Carlo Magdaluyo, Korina Sanchez and Margot Torres.

Further perking up the interiors of the exhibition hall were the surrounding walls, which were fully lit up and transformed into dynamic viewing screens that played visuals from epic runway shows and other related documentaries featuring the world’s most famous fashion icons. The stunning set-up was jointly conceived through the combined efforts of Julie Aguila of Saga Events, Marvin Buenaventura of Stage Masters and Lopee de Guzman of RSL Lighting.

With cute and colorful toys enlivening the place as well as amazing music mixes by Jon Herrera, it was but a night to throw all inhibitions away and bring out that playful vibe. The mastermind behind all the awesomeness? Publicist Keren Pascual who incidentally was also celebrating his birthday that same night after he was turned 63 on March 13.

This night to remember wouldn’t have been realized without the generous support of Coca-Cola, which provided the overflowing refreshments along with Belvedere, the world’s first super premium vodka, who refreshed the night with only the most exciting concoctions. These mixes were of course complemented by sumptuous special entrees by Gaita Fores’ Cibo.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Famous party for a birthday bash

Models, TV personalities, and dash of the social set came in full force as Keren Pascual blew out another candle of his exciting life.

Spotted were Marivic and Cesar Pareja, Pops Fernandez, Tessa Alindogan, Sandy Romualdez, Chef Noel de la Rama, Jeff Remigio, Patricia Daza, Noel Ferrer, Enrico Santos, Joel Mercado, Jo-Ann Maglipon, Eloisa Matias, Leo Katigbak, Shirley Kuan, Law Tan, Dolor Guevarra, Veana Fores, Bibeth Orteza and Malou Choa-Fagar, ABS-CBN channel head Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, Biboy Arboleda, Star Magic's Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, celebrities Albert Martinez, Gretchen Barretto with Tonyboy Cojuangco, John Estrada, Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto, Kim Chiu, Rayver Cruz, Anne Curtis, JC de Vera, Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Jason Gainza, Bianca Gonzalez, Shaina Magdayao, Coco Martin, Jessy Mendiola, Sam Milby, Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual, Pooh, Pokwang, Marian Rivera, 
Rafael Rosell, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Luke Jickain, Marvin Wijangco, Philippe Magalona, Mauro Lumba, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, LA Aguinaldo, Miko Raval, Mark Lopez, Maricar Reyes, Rhian Ramos, KC Montero, Nikki Valdez, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Tim Yap, Raymond Gutierrez, Vince Uy, Joey Mead, Phoemela Baranda, Donna Cuna-Pita, Myrza Sison, Patrick Ty, Michealle Torres, Ria Gamboa, Katrina Angco, Aurelio Icasiano III, Geolette Esguerra, Martin Bautista, Toff de Venecia, Raymund Isaac, Liza Ilarde, Issa Agana, Jack De Mesa, Ariel Lozada, Noel Manapat, JM Rodriguez & Nix Alanon, Ruffa Gutierrez, Cristalle Belo, Carla and Sam Humphries, hair and makeup stylists Sidney Yap and Liz Uy as well as Star Magic's manager Edelweis Abrenica, road manager Danilyn Nunga, Make up Artist Randy Gabin, Ella Zobel de Ayala, Haide Fernandez, Mikki Gonzales, Jairu Albert, Jorge and Daisy Carino, Girlie Rodis, Carlo Magdaluyo and Margot Torres.


The Whitespace Manila was packed—for a totally fun happening meant for “every kid-at-heart,” said the celebrator.


It cheerfully adorned the place. Liza Ilarde Cuenca told me, “I really feel like a kid again.”


The stunning setup was jointly conceived by Julie Aguila of Saga Events, Marvin Buenaventura of Stage Masters, and Lopee de Guzman of RSL Lighting. Amazing music mixes were by Jon Herrera.


It was really a time to throw all our inhibitions away and bring out that playful vibe in us thanks to the master publicist and our King of the Night, Keren.


Coca-Cola as well as Belvedere Premium Vodka provided an endless flow of drinks. Cibo provided an excellent to-die-for dinner.


"Surprise birthday serenade! Happy birthday tito Keren, I love you!" actress Kim Chiu said.