A grand ‘coming-out’ party for Klea

MANILA, Philippines - Klea Pineda is now a lady.

The StarStruck Season 6 Ultimate Female Survivor celebrated her 18th birthday last March 25 at the Nobu Hotel of City of Dreams in Pasay City.

Sponsored by GMA 7 with a black-and-white modern Bohemian debut party, Klea was stunning in a gorgeous gown created by Leo Almodal. Kim Gan and Folded & Hung provided her party outfits while Ryuji Shiomitsu was in-charge of her hairstyle and make-up.

During the party, dubbed as #EighteenK, Klea made a wish and said, “Sana maging prepared ako for whatever life has to offer, finishing my studies and maging matured sa mga life decisions na gagawin ko.”

Among those present at the party were Klea’s StarStruck batchmates Aira Mariano, Analyn Barro and Arra San Agustin; and Encantadia co-stars Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez, Mikee Quintos, Ruru Madrid, Rocco Nacino, Carlo Gonzales, Pancho Magno, Phytos Ramirez, Vaness del Moral, Inah de Belen and Jake Vargas.

Klea also had her special moment with her family led by her parents Rino and Charito Pineda, classmates and closest friends.

Also spotted at the party were GMA Films president Annette Gozon, GMA Artist Center senior manager Joy Marcelo, GMA 7 First VP for program management Joey Abacan and GMAAC talent manager Tracy Garcia, Ivan Dorschner, James Wright, Jeric Gonzales, Juancho Trivino, Nikki Co, Jay Arcilla, Jak Roberto and Kapuso boyband T.O.P. Photos by Ver Paulino