Annabelle Rama surely knows how to celebrate her birthday in grand style. This photo was taken in one of the three yachts, which served as the venue for her party last night, October 25. When asked if she has plans of buying her own boat, "Wala 'day. Hindi ako bibili ng yate!"
Annabelle Rama celebrates 56th birthday aboard three yachts
Sunday, October 26, 2008
09:09 PM
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Nadia Montenegro, who usually shies away from showbiz parties, arrives with her daughter Yna Asistio. After saying hi to the guests, Nadia chooses to stay in one of the luxurious cabins of M/Y Wow Cruiser, which is owned by Wowowee host Willie Revillame.
Tinseltown's IT couple Richard and Lucy Gomez also make time for Annabelle's birthday. The two are always invited to the Gutierrez parties and never miss them.
Sunshine Cruz and Beth Tamayo arrive without their respective husbands. PEP observes that Sunshine seems to avoid the table where Richard is seated. Are they still not on speaking terms? It will be recalled that last year, PEP also noted the snubbing incident between Sunshine and Lucy, but they both denied having a silent war. Or maybe we've just missed their exchange of pleasantries.
Pops Fernandez comes to the party sans boyfriend Jomari Yllana. She stays at the table of GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar, who is escorted by her husband Lito and Joey Abacan, vice president for GMA program management. Noticeably absent are the Kapuso Network's lady executives, who came in full force to Annabelle's birthday party last year.
La Lola's lead stars JC De Vera and Rhian Ramos are also there, and they rarely leave each other's side that night. But in separate interviews with PEP, the two say they're still in the "getting to know each other" stage.
Richard, who is always busy with his tapings, treats the night as bonding time with his brothers. Instead of staying at the main dining area, where most of the guests hang around, he is on the roof deck of one of the yachts. His twin bro Raymond does the same.
Chavit Singson, the owner of Escalera, the yacht which serves as one of the venues for the party, also makes time for the party. The politician is a close friend of the Gutierrezes.
At around 11:00 p.m., the two yachts give the guests a Manila Bay cruise.
When the two boats return, Annabelle is greeted by more showbiz personalities: talent manager Alfie Lorenzo, ABS-CBN executive Deo Endrinal, Assunta de Rossi, Rufa Mae Quinto, Miriam Quiambao, Cesar Montano, and Willie Revillame.
Gretchen Barretto's late arrival, as usual, causes quite a stir. She is accompanied by longtime friend and former actress Ana Abiera and Dody Puno, who distances himself from La Greta when the press people begin interviewing the controversial star. After her brief interview with the crew of The Buzz and Showbiz Central, Ruffa ushers Gretchen to one of the yachts.
Meanwhile, Nadia, who is already aware of the arrival of her former friend, remains in the other yacht. She tells PEP, "Okay lang ako dito."
The last celebrity to arrive is Gabby Concepcion.
Indeed, Manila Yacht Club gleams that night, but the brightest star of them all is none other than the birthday lady. At 56, Annabelle is bound to deliver more to the industry, which both fears and loves her.
And just like her diamonds, she is made under pressure.
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