Avant Garde in Black and White

Ribbon cutting at The Peninsula Manila, from left Faaabvlous Icon Margie Floirendo, the author, Mark Choon, GM of Peninsula Manila, Senator Win Gatchalian, Faaabvlous Icon Nene Quimson, Ambassador Harald Fries, Linda Gamboa of the Advertising Foundation and Rupert Jacinto. The gold gallery décor was done by Jun Jun Ablaza.

Cover ladies Mache Ackerman, Michelle Lim, inside cover ladies Shirley Sobremonte, Ruby Pacis (6th, 7th, 4th and 8th from left), with Faaabvlous Women Bingbing Singson, Yamani Caliwara, Tiffany Copok, Dana Silverio, Gina Ty, Sistine Van Loan, Sheilla Tiongco, Namrata Singh, Charito Luna, Lina Castillo and Danda Buhain

The Faaabvlous Cover Lady book of Mache Ackerman was unveiled by Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar and Mark Choon GM of Peninsula Manila

The Faaabvlous Cover Lady book of Jacqueline Michelle Lim was unveiled by Ambassador Harald Fries

Anabelle Adriano, Louie Ablaza, Mellie Ablaza, Rupert Jacinto, and Betty Chua

Ambassador Harald Fries, Mme. Susan Fries, Mme. Parvati Mazumdar and Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar

Ramon Orlina with his sculpture, won by Lilibeth Campos

Gallery designer Jun Jun Ablaza, right with U Ned Algabre, posed against the Avant Garde portrait of Jun Jun

Tita Trillo of Titania Wine Cellar, Frannie Jacinto and Rupert Jacinto

Baby Puno, Eduardo Puno of the Hydrocephalus Foundation of the Philippines

Kitty Doll, Nanette Feliciano, Mylene Yabut and Dean Decker

Connie Haw, Agile Zamora, Robina Ko Tan and Sheree Chua

Seated Buena Sarmiento, Sheilla Tiongco and Judy Abalos. Standing, Enan Almando, Judith Tan, and Eni Alba

David Lim, Jeremy Jacinto, Julian Jacinto and Nina Jacinto

Cid Reyes, Mary Ann Reyes and Eric Cachero

The Faaabvlous team, from left: Venny Santos, Rey Ortiz, Jeremy Jacinto, Dean Decker, Rupert Jacinto, the author, Edmark Odi, Anthony Santiago and Angel Paulo

Marcott Almeda, Eni Alba, Danda Buhain, Joy Rustia and Joel Rustia

Eric Cachero, right, hands over his painting won by Agile Zamora

Senator Win Gatchalian and Consul Helen Ong

Virginia Lane posed against the Avant Garde diadem by Rupert Jacinto

Bert Basilio, Nonie Basilio, Margie Floirendo, Rupert Jacinto and Frannie Jacinto

One of the outstanding Avant Garde themed creations, by Yamani Caliwara

Avant Garde in Black and White

Opulent and powerful was the new mood at the recent Faaabvlous Fab Gala and photography exhibit, held recently at The Peninsula Manila’s Rigodon Ballroom and at the Gallery. International portrait photographer Rupert Jacinto’s Faaabvlous is always on the move, continuously evolving with his art and seeking new grounds. But what always stays constant is his intangible quality of elegance. The Faaabvlous fresh take on “The Fab Gala: Avant Garde in Black & White” was larger than life and was certainly an escape from the mundane humdrum of daily life. Presented in partnership with the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines (AdFoundation) and The Peninsula Manila, the Fab Gala was yet another showcase of artistic creativity for Rupert Jacinto, who has been dubbed “Photographer to the Faaabvlous” by The Washington Post. It has been the springboard for exciting and vibrant photographs that have defined his Faaabvlous exhibits for decades.

This not-to-be-missed event had overflowing champagne and wine from Titania Wine Cellar and Liquid Gold. The event was presented in support of the advocacies of the Adfoundation, as well as for the Hydrocephalus Foundation of the Philippines. The gold theme at The Gallery was lavishly executed by Jun Jun Ablaza, and the elegant white orchids that filled the Rigodon Ballroom was executed by Nina Halley of The Love Garden. Host of the evening was Bea Escudero.

Power packed entertainment followed, with Carina Dignos, who belted out Tina Turner songs, and operatic numbers from the country’s leading soprano Rachelle Gerodias and Byeong In Park, the distinguished baritone from South Korea. An auction of a Ramon Orlina sculpture was held with glamorous Lilibeth Campos winning the bid.

There was no holding back with display of glitz for Faaabvlous cover lady Jacqueline Michelle Lim who caught the attention of the Faaabvlous judges. Michelle won best dressed white with her sparkling tiara and fur cape. This time around, there was a catwalk extravaganza which presented a wide spectrum of Faaabvlous new faces, the ladies dressed in their avant-garde gowns. The Faaabvlous event was supported by Globe Platinum, Stores Specialists Inc., Elizabeth C. Jewelry, Museo Orlina, GA Printing, RJ 100, FILA, Rey Ortiz Digital Printing and Photography, and Noel Maximo of Maxi One.

The Faaabvlous book is available at the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines. Contact Lynn Vergeire at (+639) 17 841 2034 or Liezl Rebullida (+639) 15 643 6589.