What a great way to celebrate one’s birthday. Philanthropist and woman of substance Nene Leonor was feted with a lineup of birthday asaltos by her dear friends. Nene reciprocated with an invitation to an “Enchanted Evening” held at the Makati North Forbes Hall, truly a sight to behold. The hall was bedecked with lavish red roses that adorned quaint tables and opulent ceiling decors with a sumptuous dinner menu specially handpicked by the celebrant, naturellement.
Family: Gina Ocampo Leonor, Mia Puyat Leonor with children, Monica, Clara, Angela Leonor, Rean Villasor (partly hidden), Andrew Leonor, Lia Leonor Colayco, Ayna Santos Cruz, Edwin Cruz, JC Colayco with son Eiji, Gina Leonor Villasor, Dennis Leonor, (front) Nene and Jun Leonor
In attendance were lovely, inspiring and remarkable women, distinguished gentlemen and members of the many organizations where Nene is involved. It was an evening filled with dancing.
(Standing) Brenda Reyes, Maritess Pineda, Nympha Valencia, Fe Rodriguez, Consul Fortune Ledesma, Gina Bonoan, (seated) Chit Dee, Dr. Loi Ejercito, Chit Salud, Justa Tantoco
Charming UP lawyer and singer Dot Gangcayco performed a rendition of Love Song as a tribute to the lady of the night who was dressed in a gorgeous red ball gown by Rajo Laurel, palanggas.
Baby Arenas, Marilou Alejandro
In lieu of gifts, donations were accepted for talented violinist Joaquin “Chino” Ma. Gutierrez who is now based in Salisburg, Germany for a series of worldwide competitions; and othergifted young performers, palanggas.
Grace Tiongco with author Maurice Arcache, Liberty Ilagan, Rosemarie Basa
It was, indeed, a worthwhile celebration for a cause for the adorable Nene Leonor.