Of Egyptian gods & elegant portraits
(From left) Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Faaabvlous Icons of 2017 Tingting Cojuangco, Ingrid Santamaria and Criselda Lontok, National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose, Cultural Center of the Philippines president Nick Lizaso and The Peninsula Manila GM Mark Choon with Tina and Rupert Jacinto lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the Faaabvlous VIII exhibit.
International portrait photographer Rupert Jacinto recently spearheaded the Faaabvlous VIII charity ball at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.
Now on its eighth year, the event featured a photo exhibit of Rupert’s mixed-media portraiture and his graceful portraits of Manila’s most stylish women and distinguished men, which were displayed at the Gallery.
There was also a book launch and a charity ball with the theme “Gods of Egypt,” which took place at the Rigodon Ballroom.
Garbed in elegant black and white gowns and suits, philanthropic government and business leaders, as well as the most accomplished names in art and music, came in droves to see Rupert’s impressive skills on display. The well-heeled set also participated in the auction for a worthwhile cause, which is Santo Niño de Paz Chapel’s Love a Parish program.
Many of the guests also won exciting prizes from the raffle draw.
Congratulations to Rupert for another successful Faaabvlous exhibit and ball!
Greetings
A blessed merry Christmas and happy birthday to our celebrator today, Grace Gallego.
A blessed merry Christmas and advance birthday greetings to Cristy Soqueno, Dec. 25; businessman Macario “Cary” Rufino and socialite Mely Hechanova, Dec. 26; Jayelles president Roselle Rebano, business executive Boy Guevara and Bob Sobrepeña, Dec. 27; twin businessmen Raul Concepcion and Jose Concepcion Jr., Consul George Litton Jr., Narciso Mabanta and Dolly Dy-Zulueta, Dec. 29; Vicky Zubiri, Dec. 30.
Happy wedding anniversary to Oscar and Connie Rufino Lopez, Dec. 30. May you have many cherished years together.
So, how was your week?
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