Rissa Mananquil ready to take on her newest catwalk

MANILA, Philippines - For 12 years now, Rissa Mananquil has been the apple of the eye of her son Enzo. Now, another man will vow to be with her for a lifetime, as she’s about to take her life’s newest catwalk  not as a model but a bride.

Metro Weddings, the country’s premier bridal magazine, threw a special wine pairings themed bridal shower dubbed as Celebration of Love for Rissa, at the Marriott Hotel’s Garden Room elegantly styled by one of the country’s creative event stylists, Henry Pascual for Mananquil’s upcoming love union with her lawyer, businessman and sports executive fiancé Paolo Trillo.

Recognizing the many hats she wears in varied fields she dabbles in, Rissa shares, “I may take on many roles — model, columnist, teacher — but before and above anything else, I am a mother. And no other role or job can be as rewarding as that,” she said.

Being a mother is a very demanding task but it was made easy by the support given by her soon-to-be husband and the priceless support from her mom, Millet. “No woman should ever feel alone or scared about the challenges she faces in motherhood. I’ve enjoyed countless conversations with other moms on tips and tricks, anecdotes and advice, but the best of them will always be with my best friend — my own mom,” Rissa said.

She also finds herself lucky and blessed because Paolo and her 12-year-old son Enzo have an incredible relationship.

Rissa will soon be walking in a new path, now with Paolo holding her hand.