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Johnny Manahan's Night of 100 Stars party, a nostalgic reunion

Spotted: some members of Ang TV, The Hunks, and ASAP.
by Emmy Burce
Published Mar 14, 2025
mr m and the ang tv kids
Ang TV teens (2nd from L to R) Guila Alvarez, Gerald Pizarras, Jan Marini, and Nikki Valdez. Andrea del Rosario (2nd from L) and Bojo Molina (R) were part of Gimik, while Roxanne Guinoo (L) and Joross Gamboa (3rd from L) came from reality star search competition Star Circle Quest. Sherilyn Reyes entered showbiz through Home Along Da Riles.
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The Night of 100 Stars returns this year to celebrate Johnny Manahan’s 78th birthday and everything quintessential about the 1990s and 2000s.

Johnny Manahan
Birthday boy Johnny Manahan
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The event brought together popular names from cinema, television, and music.

Held at Hotel Okura Manila, Newport City, Pasay, Metro Manila, on March 12, 2025, the event, as Thou Reyes described it, was “an unforgettable celebration, uniting the brightest artists from various generations.”

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hotel okura manila at Newport City, Pasay
The 2nd edition of Night of 100 Stars is held at Hotel Okura Manila in Newport City, Pasay
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It also saw a reunion of some of the most iconic groups and shows from the past:

The Ang TV kids and teens, who were part of the beloved youth-oriented show that aired from 1992 to 1997.

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Read: Ang TV, Gimik, and G-mik teen and child stars: where are they now?

mr m and the ang tv kids
(L-R) Ang TV teens (2nd from L to R) Guila Alvarez, Gerald Pizarras, Jan Marini, and Nikki Valdez. Andrea del Rosario (2nd from L) and Bojo Molina (R) were part of Gimik, while Roxanne Guinoo (L) and Joross Gamboa (3rd from L) came from reality star search competition Star Circle Quest. Sherilyn Reyes entered showbiz through Home Along Da Riles.
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NOOD KA MUNA!

ASAP, the Sunday musical variety show that premiered in 1995 with Martin Nievera as one of its original hosts, later welcoming Zsa Zsa Padilla in 1998.

Martin Nievera and Anj del Rosario
Martin Nievera and partner Anj del Rosario are inseparable that evening.
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Zsa Zsa Padilla and Conrad Onglao
Zsa Zsa Padilla arrives with Conrad Onglao
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The Hunks, an all-male group formed in the early 2000s, was composed of Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Piolo Pascual, Bernard Palanca, and Carlos Agassi.

Spotted at the event were Piolo, Bernard, and Jericho.

Mr. M and The Hunks
Mr. M (2nd from L) is considered the mentor of The Hunks, three of whom attend his party: (L-R) Piolo Pascual, Bernard Palanca, and Jericho Rosales
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The ultimate Star Magic reunion, featuring the brightest talents from the country’s premier talent management agency—many of whom continue to dominate the industry today.

All of this was made possible because of Johnny Manahan, more popularly known as Mr. M, the visionary behind Star Magic and the careers of countless stars.

He is currently a consultant at GMA-7's talent management arm, Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

Read:

Johnny Manahan: Starbuilder and TV Director Everyone Knows as Mr. M

Stars get together for Johnny Manahan tribute event

Before his performance, Martin delivered a short speech:

"Everybody, welcome home—the home that Johnny Manahan has built.

"From network to network, this is Johnny Manahan’s home, and we are his family."

Johnny Manahan and his party guests
Johnny Manahan and his party guests
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Without further ado, here are just some of the 100 stars who came to celebrate this unforgettable night.

Piola Pascual
Piola Pascual is among the most photographed stars at Mr. M's party.
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Jericho Rosales already gearing up for his role in Manuel Quezon's biopic?
Jericho Rosales already gearing up for his role in Manuel Quezon's biopic?
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Host Dimples Romana and The Hunks (L-R) Bernard Palanca, Piolo Pascual, and Jericho Rosales
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(L-R) Piolo Pascual, Mr M, Kyle Echarri, Martin Nievera
(L-R) Piolo Pascual, Mr M, Kyle Echarri, Martin Nievera
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(L-R) Lindsay Custodio, Andrea del Rosario, Bernard Palanca, Jericho Rosales, Sherilyn Reyes
(L-R) Lindsay Custodio, Andrea del Rosario, Bernard Palanca, and Jericho Rosales began their careers with Star Magic. Sherilyn Reyes (R) was discovered by Mr. M in Cebu.
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Vina Morales wears Regine Tolentino cocktail dress
Vina Morales sings her version of "Pangako Sa 'Yo" in her Regine Tolentino cocktail dress.
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sam milby and richard poon
Sam Milby and Richard Poon perform at Night of 100 Stars.
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maja salvador at night of 100 stars
Maja Salvador now leads her own talent agency, Crown Artist Management Inc.
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(L-R) Rambo Nunez, Maja Salvador, Maricar Reyes, Georcelle Dapat-Sy, Richard Poon
(L-R) Rambo Nunez and wife Maja Salvador, Maricar Reyes, Georcelle Dapat-Sy of G-Force, Richard Poon
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jake ejercito sam milby miles ocampo
(L-R) Jake Ejercito, Sam Milby, Miles Ocampo have nothing but good words for the legendary star builder.
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Julia Montes
Julia Montes makes time for the party of Mr. M, whom she considers a "father figure."
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bellle mariano
Bellle Mariano arrives solo. But do not fret, DonBelle fans, her love-team partner Donny Pangilinan (below) accompanies her to her car upon leaving the party.
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Robi Domingo and Donny Pangilinan
Donny Pangilinan (R) with Robi Domingo, who is also among the evening's most photographed stars.
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Ang TV teens and kids of the 1990s with tim yap
Kapamilya teens and kids of the 1990s (L-R, standing) Lindsay Custodio, Guila Alvarez, Shaina Magdayao, Nikki Valdez, Gerald Pizzaras, Jan Marini, Bojo Molina, Andrea del Rosario, Sherilyn Reyes, Roselle Nava, Bernard Palanca; (L-R, seated) Patrick Garcia, Mylene Dizon, Angelu de Leon, and Tim Yap
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(L-R) Glaiza de Castro, Angelica Panganiban, Mr M, Ketchup Eusebio
Good friends Glaiza de Castro (L), Angelica Panganiban (2nd from L), and Ketchup Eusebio (R) with the birthday celebrator.
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Glaiza de Castro and husband David Rainey.
Glaiza de Castro with her "forever date" David Rainey
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janella salvador at night of 100 stars
Janella Salvador, a fellow March celebrant, is surprised with a birthday cake. She will be turning 26 on March 30.
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heaven peralejo
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 alumna Heaven Peralejo
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chie filomeno at the night of 100 stars
Before arriving at the venue, Chie Filomeno is stopped by fans for photos, and she gladly obliges.
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elisse joson at night of 100 stars
Elisse Joson, 29, joined Star Magic at the age of 16.
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darren espanto and former Star Magic lady boss mariole alberto
Darren Espanto and former Star Magic lady boss Mariole Alberto
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Tessa Prieto, Irene Nubla, and Keren Pascual
Tessa Prieto (middle) arrives with Irene Nubla (L). Beside the couple is Keren Pascual, the party's organizer.
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patrick nikka garcia
Patrick Garcia began his career as one of Ang TV Kids, a brainchild of Mr. M. The former child star arrives with wife Nikka
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Cheska Garcia and husband Doug Kramer
Orginal Ang TV star Cheska Garcia with husband Doug Kramer
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Nikki Valdez and husband Luis Garcia
Nikki Valdez has been with Star Magic for 28 years now. Accompanying her to the Night of 100 Stars party is her husband Luis Garcia
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nikki valdez, shaina magdayao, bojo molina, roselle nava
(L-R) Nikki Valdez, Shaina Magdayao, Bojo Molina, Roselle Nava are all Star Magic talents. Among them, Nikki and Shaina remain highly visible in showbiz. Meanwhile, Bojo has settled in Guam with his wife and two grown-up children, while Roselle has been focused on family life, occasionally making guest appearances on TV.
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mylene dizon
Mylene Dizon began her career playing Melanie Suntay in the youth-oriented series Gimik, where she was paired with Bojo Molina, who played Brian Lorenzo.
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Denise Laurel
Denise Laurel wouldn’t miss the party of the man who discovered her in 2001 through a play produced by Repertory Philippines. She later launched her showbiz career via Ang TV 2.
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(L-R) Yeng Constantino, Zephanie, Kyline Alcantara, Chantal Videla
(L-R) Singers Yeng Constantino, Zephanie, Kyline Alcantara, Chantal Videla
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Mr. M and singing champs Erik Santos, Zephanie, Yeng Constantino
Mr. M (2nd from L) and Vina (middle) with singing champs: (L-R) Erik Santos, who won the grand prize at Star in A Million in 2003; Zephanie, who won the first season of Idol Philippines in 2019; Yeng Constantino, the Grand Star Dreamer in the inaugural season of Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006.
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(L-R) Eric Nicolas, Mr. M, Gerad Acao, Jayson Gainza,
Mr. M (2nd from L) with comedians (L-R) Eric Nicolas, Gerard Acao, and Jayson Gainza
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mr m and baron geisler
Mr. M goofs around with Baron Geisler. In 1994, Baron was one of 2,000 auditionees in Pampanga--and the only one who got accepted. That same year, he joined Ang TV Kids.
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Brothers Rodjun and Rayver cruz
Brothers Rodjun and Rayver Cruz reunite with their Kapamilya friends and make sure to take selfies with each one of them.
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hayden kho jr vicki belo mr m
(L-R) Drs. Hayden Kho Jr. and Vicki Belo with Mr. M.
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Jon Lucas at night of 100 stars
Jon Lucas began his career as a Star Magic talent.
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Also present were the managers and handlers who had the chance to work with Mr. M: (LR) Gidget dela Cuesta, Thess Gubi, Nette Rustia, Ana Esguerra, Wheng Corpuz, Grace Yap, Abby Niesta, Alan Real, and Janice Damasco
Star Magic family
The people who closely worked with Mr. M as Star Magic managers and handlers
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(L-R) Cris Tapang, Erickson Raymundo of Cornerstone Entertainment, Abby Niesta, Lulu Romero, columnist and publicist Pat-P Daza, Love Capulong, Len Lopez, and Ana Esguerra
Star Magic family
Star Magic family
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keren pascual
Keren Pascual is the person who organized the event. He is a birth celebrator, too, turning a year older on March 11.
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Ang TV teens (2nd from L to R) Guila Alvarez, Gerald Pizarras, Jan Marini, and Nikki Valdez. Andrea del Rosario (2nd from L) and Bojo Molina (R) were part of Gimik, while Roxanne Guinoo (L) and Joross Gamboa (3rd from L) came from reality star search competition Star Circle Quest. Sherilyn Reyes entered showbiz through Home Along Da Riles.
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