'A NIGHT OF 100 STARS' LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

HELD ON MARCH 9, THE EVENT BILLED as "A Night of 100 Stars" certainly lived up to its name.

- WITH PAT-P

That Sunday evening, the constellation of TV and movie "stars" that Johnny Manahan (a.k.a. Mr. M) helped to create came in full force to Okura Hotel for a much-anticipated reunion and to celebrate the birthday of events curator par excellence Keren Pascual.

Okura Hotel pulled all the stops that evening. Those entering the venue were greeted by the "Night of 100 Stars" backdrop for the attendance photo op. Drinks were free-flowing and the buffet table teemed with a wide array of sumptuous dishes to choose from: assorted sashimis, sushis, yakiniku (beef, chicken, pork, salmon, lamb), and mixed tempura. There was also a prime rib carving station and an area for assorted desserts where you could take your pick of cookies, pastries, fresh fruits and ice cream.

Cocktails were also served and the air buzzed with delighted greetings as guests said hello to one another. It was nice seeing everyone having a grand time catching up and looking so glamorous in the black, white or champagne get-ups as requested in the invitation.

And when Mr. M and Mariole Alberto arrived, all the stars rushed to greet them and to take selfies. After all, it was the guidance of Mr. M and Mariole that propelled their careers to new heights.