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WATCH: Karel Marquez' pre-wedding film will melt your heart
WATCH: Karel Marquez' pre-wedding film will melt your heart
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 24, 2016 11:50 AM PHT
MANILA – This is not your usual pre-wedding film.
MANILA – This is not your usual pre-wedding film.
A video by Treehouse Story beautifully captured the love story of actress Karel Marquez and her fiancé, Sean Fariñas.
A video by Treehouse Story beautifully captured the love story of actress Karel Marquez and her fiancé, Sean Fariñas.
Marquez performed a powerful Tagalog spoken word piece as she looked back at her struggles before meeting Fariñas, saying that she is excited to start a new life with him.
Marquez performed a powerful Tagalog spoken word piece as she looked back at her struggles before meeting Fariñas, saying that she is excited to start a new life with him.
Marquez and Fariñas got engaged last May, during their beach vacation in Negros Occidental.
Marquez and Fariñas got engaged last May, during their beach vacation in Negros Occidental.
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The two have been in a relationship for more than three years.
The two have been in a relationship for more than three years.
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Inside Heart Evangelista's Elegant and Chic 40th Birthday Party
Inside Heart Evangelista's Elegant and Chic 40th Birthday Party
Grace Libero
Published Feb 14, 2025 02:25 AM PHT
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Updated Feb 14, 2025 02:27 AM PHT
Heart Evangelista just turned 40, and there was no way this fashion and beauty icon wouldn't celebrate such a huge milestone in her life. She threw a birthday party that embodied class and sophistication. Instead of the elements of red befitting Valentine's Day, which coincides with her birthday, Heart opted for understated elegance.
Heart Evangelista just turned 40, and there was no way this fashion and beauty icon wouldn't celebrate such a huge milestone in her life. She threw a birthday party that embodied class and sophistication. Instead of the elements of red befitting Valentine's Day, which coincides with her birthday, Heart opted for understated elegance.
On this concept, Heart's go-to event stylist, Badang Rueda, shared, "Known for showstopping celebrations and ultimate sophistication that just screams elegance, she takes a gentle turn towards understated grace as she welcomes a new chapter, a new dawn, and a new decade. A celebration worth loving, as she is loved and adored." Badang was also the event stylist for Heart and Chiz's wedding in 2015 and their renewal of vows in February of last year.
On this concept, Heart's go-to event stylist, Badang Rueda, shared, "Known for showstopping celebrations and ultimate sophistication that just screams elegance, she takes a gentle turn towards understated grace as she welcomes a new chapter, a new dawn, and a new decade. A celebration worth loving, as she is loved and adored." Badang was also the event stylist for Heart and Chiz's wedding in 2015 and their renewal of vows in February of last year.
Heart wore a stunning embellished Dior Couture creation, a look she spiced up with her fiery red hair.
Heart wore a stunning embellished Dior Couture creation, a look she spiced up with her fiery red hair.
Heart Evangelista's 40th birthday party was held in Whitespace Manila, a venue transformed into a dreamy space with key elements like romantic ceiling drapery, candelabras, and ghost chairs.
Heart Evangelista's 40th birthday party was held in Whitespace Manila, a venue transformed into a dreamy space with key elements like romantic ceiling drapery, candelabras, and ghost chairs.
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At the center of the venue is a long table with a huge, statement cake made up of three heart-shaped cakes in different sizes; the smallest one at the top has "LOVE" written on it. White, minimalist heart-shaped cakes surrounded the maximalist cake masterpiece by Chef Castillo Fuentes; these smaller cakes featured different cute and funny statements, such as "May narating kaartehan ko" and "forty, flirty, and thriving."
At the center of the venue is a long table with a huge, statement cake made up of three heart-shaped cakes in different sizes; the smallest one at the top has "LOVE" written on it. White, minimalist heart-shaped cakes surrounded the maximalist cake masterpiece by Chef Castillo Fuentes; these smaller cakes featured different cute and funny statements, such as "May narating kaartehan ko" and "forty, flirty, and thriving."
Chef Florabel Yatco was in charge of the party's menu.
Chef Florabel Yatco was in charge of the party's menu.
No doubt, one of the highlights of the night was Gary Valenciano's appearance, a surprise from Heart's husband, Senate President Chiz Escudero. He especially chose the songs to be performed by Mr. Pure Energy, one of them was "Warrior is a Child" which made Heart cry.
No doubt, one of the highlights of the night was Gary Valenciano's appearance, a surprise from Heart's husband, Senate President Chiz Escudero. He especially chose the songs to be performed by Mr. Pure Energy, one of them was "Warrior is a Child" which made Heart cry.
The CompanY and Xtina Superstar also provided entertainment for Heart's "Chapter 40" celebration.
The CompanY and Xtina Superstar also provided entertainment for Heart's "Chapter 40" celebration.
Among Heart's guests were Karen Davila, Tim Yap, Janeena Chan, Mark Bautista, and Bea Alonzo. Designers, hair and makeup artists, stylists, and photographers also celebrated with her; spotted at the party were Rajo Laurel, Nix Alañon, BJ Pascual, Juan Sarte, Mickey See, Neric Beltran, and Ivar Aseron.
Among Heart's guests were Karen Davila, Tim Yap, Janeena Chan, Mark Bautista, and Bea Alonzo. Designers, hair and makeup artists, stylists, and photographers also celebrated with her; spotted at the party were Rajo Laurel, Nix Alañon, BJ Pascual, Juan Sarte, Mickey See, Neric Beltran, and Ivar Aseron.
Happy 40th birthday, Heart!
Happy 40th birthday, Heart!
Photos from @badangrueda
Photos from @badangrueda
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