Manny Pacquiao's Princess opens kingdom to showbiz folks
Updated: 01/30/2009
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Pacman's Princess had turned a year old, and so, her dad threw a belated, million-peso (or more) kiddie party in her honor at the Renaissance Hotel in Makati on October 12.

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Manny Pacquiao shows his soft side to his only princess Mary Divine Grace.
When Princess was born, it was Pacman's bout against Erik Morales. When she celebrated her actual birthday last October 1, her dad was again in Las Vegas for his rematch with Marco Barrera.
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Claudine Barretto, Jinkee Pacquiao's friend, is among the early birds. With her is the adorable Rodrigo Santino.
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The Somereaux, more popularly known as Christopher Roxas's family.
Baby Gian-Christophe, who's turning two come January 23, takes after his mom Gladys when it comes to being "talkative."
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Julia Clarete and baby Bean.
The Eat Bulaga co-host enjoys motherhood. In a previous interview, she shared: "I try to be hands-on hanggang kaya ko. Ang hirap kasi iwan, talagang nanggigigil ako!"
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Ruby Rodriguez and her cute kids.
The 41-year-old TV host-comedienne says her only goal in her life now is to be a "good mom" to her bagets.
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The funny man and his son.
More than anticipating the yummy ube ice cream, Michael V has a far better reason to smile: his nomination as Best Comedy Actor at the Asian Television Awards.
He has won that award thrice already.
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The Santiagos: Claudine, Sabina, and Raymart.
With the arrival of Rodrigo Santino, Raymart said in his recent interview with PEP that his love for daughter Sabina remained constant.
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At the age of three, the second daughter of Ruffa Gutierrez already knows how to strike a pose à la Hollywood red carpet.
Venice acted very much at home in Princess's domain; she was even seen playing with the birthday celebrant.
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Pretty Girl in Red. Unlike her younger sister Venice, Lorin Bektas was camera-shy and preferred sticking to her yaya.
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Marvin Agustin and one of his twins.
Could this be Seb... or San?
Here's how Marvin distinguishes between his two boys: "Actually, pag pinagmasdan mo, 'yong medyo payat ang mukha, si San 'yon. 'Yong bilog na bilog ang mukha, si Seb."
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Each dining table had a mini-castle topped with gaily colored balloons. Disney-princess figurines were all over the hall.
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Cellphones, i-Pod, monopoly and other gameboards, imported dogs, a lot of toys—including mini-basketball rings (inset)—were handouts for the little princes and princesses who came to party.
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The Queen and the Princess.
Jinkee Pacquiao's wish for her daughter: "Gusto kong lumaki siya na dala lahat ng mga pangaral namin sa kanya at sa dalawa niyang kuya."
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Isabel Oli and Paolo Contis, whose relationship she describes as "growing stronger."
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Princes from Bling-Bling land Ariel and Maverick literally added color to Princess's party. The two are set to host a TV game show on GMA-7.
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German Moreno in his most relaxed garb. The Looney Tunes characters on Kuya Germs's eye-catching shirt announce he's in tune with the grand kiddie affair.
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Keempee de Leon beams for the party lensmen.
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The couple in sweet mode. While waiting for the main course, Claudine offers Raymart some hotdog. The camera couldn't overhear, of course, their private joke.
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Naturally, Kyla was also there.
The R&B Princess sang the National Anthem during Manny's last spar in Las Vegas. She also rendered a song for Princess's celebration.
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Manny (right) welcomes one of his political allies, former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson (middle).
A special table was reserved for Singson and company.
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Sky's-the-limit fun and feasting—the kind of party fit for Pacman's only Princess.
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Close-up of the mini-castle cake at the center of the "royal" family's dining table.
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Danny Tan's brainchild Sugarpop kids perform an energetic number for the young crowd.
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Pambansang Kamao turns into a magician. He also played clown for Princess and her little guests.
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Tadaaaa! From boxing champ, to magician, to kiddie clown! Manny's biggest fans would be his family, of course.
GMA-7 program manager Redgie Magno (right) watches Manny's gig like an excited kid.
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DENR Secretary Lito Atienza (right) lets out a hearty laugh as his kumpadre Chavit Singson (left) gamely wears a funny mask.
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Mayor Atienza (left) is part of the funny trio. With his mask on, he seems to be chiding his partners. But his eyes are actually laughing!
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What a huge car! Here's one of the prizes given away by Pacman and his two sons, Michael and Jemwell.
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The King of the Ring with his Queen and Princess.
Despite controversies surrounding their family, Manny and Jinkee promise to stay strong and always be there for each other.
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The Disney-Princesses birthday centerpiece with mini cupcakes of cherished fairy-tale heroines—Ariel (Little Mermaid), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Snow White, Cinderella, and Jasmine (Aladdin).
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Now here's "magician" Manny as a comedian, horsing around with Game KNB? host Edu Manzano and comedian Bayani Agbayani.
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The Pacquiaos and some of their guests pose happily for posterity.
(L-R) Jinkee, Raymart and baby Santino, Manny with Princess, Claudine and toddler Sabina, GMA-7's program manager Redgie Magno, Paolo Contis, and Bobby Andrews.
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