Jr. Gems Calendar Girls 2010Norma's Beeline
MY FAVORITE LINE THIS ISSUE.....DO SOMETHING WONDERFUL, PEOPLE MAY IMITATE YOU.....you may give sometime to your fellowmen. Even if it's a little thing, do something for others, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.....Seek always to do something good, somewhere. For, remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.....Wherever a man turns, he can always find someone who needs him.
Many thanks to all those who supported the Jr. Gems Fashion Fest held at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook, July 18. It was a trememdous success, a win-win for our underprivileged kababayans in Pampanga.
Most of the proceeds of this event are geared towards the distribution of food bags in February 2011, which I coordinate my pet project, the Food Project. This was accomplished last February 2010, with 1000 food bags given to nine barrios.
Images of poorly-clad children and parents waiting for food bags keep telling me to continue on this project. I am overwhelmed by the generosity and unselfishness of friends, supporters and advertisers who proved that nothing is impossible. They donated without any questions, without any doubts, and their belief in what I am doing...means a lot to me.
The
2010 Jr. Gems Calendar Girls being congratulated by producer Norma
Manankil (back turned) after the finale fashion-show presentation held
at Drury Lane last July 18, 2010. (Photo by H. Bundalian)
God gives us the gift of giving which, in return, gives us the power to make a difference, the power to give hope, and the power to strengthen faith. It will surely give us an unsurmountable amount of joy when we share our blessings. The rewards will certainly come from up there.
Many thanks to the parents and grandparents of Jr. Gems Calendar Girls 2010, who were more excited than everyone. They were the number fans of their “anaks” and "apos" who have turned out to be professional-looking young models.
Meet the parents...Annette and Randy Arrojo, Noreen and Paul Marin, Anna Leila Bundalian, Irwin and Vivienne Teodoro, Jon and Doreen Avila, Christine Nayan Belluvia, Raphael and Amy Avila, Roderick Stan B. and Tammy Ann Cave, Noreen and Nelson Dayon, and Geraldine and Max Norte, Jr.
We also express our gratitude to Miss Circulo Capampangan, Aaron Paras for the Coronation and Trophy Presentation; to entertainers Brendon Infante, Ysabella Arrojo, Nicolette Dominicks, and Sophia Belluvia. Orchids to the behind-the-scenes people, Pacita Encomienda, Bernadette Sakim, Christine Nayan Belluvia, Romy Avendano, Clem Aguilar for the music, and over-all coordinator, Edna Teodoro.
Taking center stage were our very young talented models who were cheered, wowed , and applauded as they came out like pros.
Take our two-year-old Sophia Marin, who stole the show as she sashayed on the runway, sometimes not wanting to leave the stage. Grandpa Dr. Bert Torno, claims that a star was born.
And, four-year-old model, Andrea Bundalian, looking like a pro as she moved her shoulders in precision; and four-year-old Vanessa T eodoro, two times Gems model, as the prompter of the show. In her demanding little voice, she tells everyone what to do, and what comes next, what will I do without this little girl?
Another four-year-old stand-out is Zevigny Dayon, with her little sexy hip swaying moves. No one can imitate this little cute doll.....Get out of the way for Zoe Avila, flashy, bold and bursting with energy, she simply conquered the show.
Give it to five-year-old Madeleine Avila, who may seem to look like Miss Little Quiet, but watch out, she is a blast with her "out-of-this-world" poses. Born prematurely at 2 lbs., look at her now, a little dynamite.
Let us meet the 2 Belluvia sisters, Grace and Sophia, a gymnast with an all-around skills, a Champ in the 7 level category. Both are two times Gems and are guests models, always assets to the show.
Here is another favorite, Rayne Ann Cave, also a guest model, known for her sweet smile and finesse moves, as if a princess is walking on the runway. Another talent to watch out is Ysabella Francesca Arrojo, gifted with a sweet mellow voice that we'll be hearing more in the future.
Gems Vanessa Teodoro and Andrea Bundalian in a model-like pose.
Our finale model is Faith Marie Norte, Miss Sophistication/Confident with the most calculated and graceful move. Faith was a loving sister to everyone.
And here is some very, very, good news....Darlene and Tim Sagun are lucky new parents to newborn son, Eliott.
It was only recently when grandparents-to-be (at that time), Ely and Tess Sagun, hosted a baby shower at the Entourage in Shaumburg, IL. Now, official grandparents, the couple are ecstatic, beaming with joy and pride. Why not, Eliott is the first grandchild in the Sagun family.
On a special note, the shower bash witnessed the first appearance of Ely Sagun after having been gravely ill for several months. It was very touching to see Ely, looking healthy and fully recovered from his illness.
This columnist had the opportunity to visit him at the Northwestern Hospital as he laid in a coma. I was saddened and quietly prayed for this wonderful, soft-spoken man, a people's guy, who always wears an impeccable smile. His recovery was a miracle, all through prayers, faith, and love coming from friends, supporters, the community, especially from the Sagun family.
Most importantly, it is Tessie Sagun's devotion and faith in the healing prayers that says it all. ###
