PART II: Bong Revilla's friends in showbiz party till dawn

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Updated: 09/26/2008

Bong Revilla's 42nd birthday celebration at the C3 Events Place was a riot as celebrities partied till almost dawn.

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Bong Revilla flashed his signature chinky-eyed smile when he arrived at the venue.

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The senator was undoubtedly in high spirits as he grooved to the beat of the music while greeting his guests.

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Beso-beso time with his nanay-nanayan and talent manager Lolit Solis.

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Bong posed for a quick picture with son Jolo Revilla and Jolo's rumored girlfriend Lovi Poe.

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The birthday boy's wife Lani Mercado played the role of a gracious host that night. Here, she exchanges warm pleasantries with veteran actress Boots Anson-Roa

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Joey Marquez took a break from his singing practice for Celebrity Duets to attend Bong's birthday.

He was one of the early birds, so, he was able to grant interviews to the press.

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Action-star buddies Ronnie Ricketts (left) and Monsour del Rosario arrived within seconds of each other.

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Comedian Anjo Yllana went to the party without Jackie Manzano.

The two filed for divorce last April but, recently, Anjo admitted that they're back in each other's arms.

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(From left) Rez Cortez, William Martinez, and Alvin Anson have one thing in common: they all worked with Bong.

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John "Sweet" Lapus added fun and laughter to the affair.

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Dodot Jaworski came with his parents, Robert and Evelyn Jaworski.

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Jackie Aquino was Bong's leading lady in Moises Platon (1989).

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Lovely Yasmien Kurdi attended the event without a date.

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That's Joko Diaz (left), who's now leading a happy life away from Tinseltown.

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Controversial talent manager Rose Flaminiano talked non-stop about her tussle with Gabby Concepcion.

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Socialite Rosemarie "Baby" Arenas also graced the event.

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Actor Jestoni Alarcon (left) arrived solo, while Pia Pilapil (second from right) entered the venue with the dada of her three kids, Gerry Gonzalo.

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From one handsome guy to another—Bong Revilla with Aga Muhlach.

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Showbiz movers (from left) Lily Monteverde, German Moreno, and Dolor Guevarra.

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Kapuso Network's feminine force!

(Seated, from left) Wilma Galvante, senior vice-president for entertainment, and Marivin Arayata, vice-president for entertainment.

(Standing, from left) Gigi Santiago-Lara, QTV 11's assistant vice-president for alternative productions, and Startalk host Lolit Solis.

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The 27-year old marriage of actor Tirso Cruz III and wife Lynn Ynchausti is proof that a lasting relationship in showbiz is possible.

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Famous basketball player Atoy Co was there with his wife.

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Sitting beside each other that night were funny lady Marissa Sanchez and '80s actor Ernie Garcia.

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Old foes, good friends now?

Doesn't this photo show that Lani Mercado, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Gretchen Barretto have already buried the hatchet?

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A toast to the birthday boy! Rufa Mae Quinto (middle) was sending her cheers as Almira Muhlach (left) and Gretchen Barretto looked on.

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The music was playing so loud that Bong had to lean forward to catch what Gretchen Barretto and couturier Frederick Peralta were saying.

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The ever-supportive wife Lani Mercado egged the crowd on to cheer and party the night away.

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