A RENDEVOUS OF BEAUTIES THROUGH GENERATIONS…A FASHION SHOW FOR A CAUSE.
Noli A. Berioso reports for OPMB Worldwide
Photos by Edmund Chua
A charity gala for a cause was mounted last August 30 at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Dubbed as “A RENDEVOUS OF BEAUTIES THROUGH GENERATIONS The special fashion event beneficiary is the Autism Society Philippines with headquarter in Mandaluyong City.
The full packed venue turned into an evening of sophistication and class as the country’s most sought after personalities in society walked the long ramp wearing the exclusive creations of world class designer Val Taguba . Guests were treated to a sumptuous sit down dinner exclusively prepared by the hotel chef for the event.
Actor and singer Marki Stroem hosted the show. Produced by ICSM Infinity Pageants led by their hard working and generous husband and wife tandem of Carlos and Irene Montemayor through the support of other people in the organization (Ton Lao, Jace Chiong and Norman Tinio). Bestowed as ICSM Most Beautiful Mothers are Nonie Basilio, Milo Bondoc, Robina Marie Tan-Go, Schree Wilkie and Dr. Mildred Vitangcol. Women of Substance awardees include celebrity moms Karla Estrada and Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla.
Part of the elite circle list of personalities during the fashion show directed by BPCI Execom Raymond Villanueva are Verna Wee, Bambi Young, Kline Mendoza, Jaycee Po, Tanya Gonzales, Brenda Aquino, Star Rodriguez-Piccio, Romina Gonzamo, Michelle Buenaventura, Marilyn De Mesa, Joy Ejercito, Sunny Wang, Violy Lim, Rose Lim, Janice Mesa, Prescy Yulo, Eillen Manalo, Rose Basa, Cecille Asprec, Gilda Padua, Melanie Omar, Maru Go, Joan Antonio with daughters Miqui and Georgie, Malou Martinez, Farrah Ramos, Stephanie Dan, Celeste Cortesi.
With the huge success of the charity gala, ICSM is planning to mount another fashion show for a cause next year featuring the works of Michael Cinco.