So blessed to host the annual dinner and dance, the annual thanksgiving gala of one of the most esteemed companies in the world, G.E. (General Electric) here in the Philippines!
I loved its eccentric, avant-garde theme, reminiscent of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Sia! Or, the Hunger Games cast could very well fit into this theme's party too...
And here are some more amateur video clips of me hosting this unforgettable night!
I hope I looked eccentric enough, LOL. Well my hairdo surely did!
It's not everyday you get to walk on the runway. That's reserved for the supermodels and beauty queens. But I'd say that I've carved out my own runway, as a professional events host. And the events most special to me are certainly the ones where I can bring along my sweet blessing, Matty!
Okay, so this is not my usual post about myself hosting and the people I've met during my hosting gig... this is more about this boy, this time... hmm... how's that for a first timer? Check out my son's model pose above... and below, he does the 'dab' move, because he's really, really shy and well, also feeling cheeky at the same time!
And I also wasn't able to take much photos and videos as I was quite busy that weekend... but thanks so much to photographer extraordinaire, Mr. Rogine Rogelio for sharing his awesome photos with me! Now, to cap this blog post about this extra special adventure, I would like to caption the photo below this with just two words, "My Strength."
Mabuhay! Welcome to this year's EDL Party! So I am feeling my being 'Miss Philippines," during EDL Group of Companies' 2016 company party! Last year, I have also been so blessed to honoured to co-emcee for their outrageously awesome hip-hop themed party... please read back about it and see me in my hip-hoppiest look, right here: Marylaine Viernes hosts for the EDL Group of Companies 2015 Christmas Party!
I loved every minute of hosting for EDL! This year was a welcome challenge as it was only me on the stage unlike last year, when I had two handsome co-hosts onstage, both employees of EDL as well. This year was certainly bigger and brighter! Each company went all out with their performances and presentations! Ah... just like Excellence, one of the brands under EDL Group, which keeps getting better and brighter, never contented even if they have long been Number 1.
Hope you can also watch some of my clips in action too:
And before the awesome evening program, there was also a parade of nations! First up was the Middle East. Can you all see the lovely Princess Jasmines? Calling Aladdin!!!
This time for Africa... this group makes you go Waka Waka!
And of course...the one country I pray I can fly to (finally) and see this 2017.... Japan!!!
And well, here's another video of this memorable event right here... please watch me in action; thank you!
And I know this is so redundant, but because I wished that I was a beauty queen too just like last year's Miss Universe, Miss Pia Wurtzbach, please indulge me with a last 'Miss Philippines' photo...
Thanks to my boss-for-the-day, Ms. Em Berbano, and to the whole EDL and Excellence family for the faith!
And to the benevolent Boss MB too! The most loved and respected in the industry! He is the founder and head of Pit Games Media...
And before I forget, I got to bring this one along too, which makes the even more special... my love of course came as his favorite Pokemon Trainer, Ash as he reveled around the resort where this party was held at: Estancia De Lorenzo, San Mateo Rizal...
And he got to host for me too... sweet!!!
He loved every bit of this event as much as I did... Hope you liked to read this blog post... cheers from me and my handsome boy...
Unable to take any proper photos at all, but that won't stop me from blogging about this phenomenal event: Marikina Valley Medical Centre, MVMC's 10th year anniversary; but that is not all, for this night was also a toast to the hospital's important milestone: becoming part of the MPIC Hospital Network. Here's a video of this splendid occasion:
Excuse the photo above... only one of the few times I am forced to take a Selfie! And photo below was of me in action. LOL. And that's about the only other photo that I've got of this night. I was without a companion, but it was still a perfect gig! I had the opportunity of meeting the wonderful people behind MVMC, like President Lyle Morrell and Ms. Grace Aba... thank you for the chance and honor to be your emcee! Plus the shirt I wore, with the big 1-0... I belong!
And one of the extra special surprises of this night was having was my name actually printed out in all of the programmes, seen on every single table... sweet! Yup, the MC of MVMC, reporting for duty!
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Nothing spells MOMazing than a mother who can brave through life, living out her dreams, wearing many different hats, all while raising a child! Oh, let us not forget doing it all while looking good, in fact looking much younger and prettier than ever!
If there was one actress whose life story continues to inspire me, that would be the amazing, multi-talented and award-winning actress, LJ Reyes, who adds 'entrepreneur' to her long list of achievements! That is why it simply is my honour to serve as the master of ceremonies during the launch of her latest business; something close to her heart: the Mommy App or simply, MAPP! Search for #MAPPPh and #MommyAPP on social media for more photos of this MAPPriffic event!
Attended by countless stars, many from the Kapuso network, LJ Reyes spoke about the features of her MAPP-tastic app, and how she came about with this ingenious tool for parents. This is another video too during this memorable brand launch...
Mommy LJ herself showed everyone how to navigate through the app. You can see it right there and everyone downloaded it on their android phones already, as LJ walked us through. MAPP served as guide for everything under the sun for mommies and kids - from dining places, activity areas, and even promos and freebies! But the best thing about it for me was the first-aid feature, for while we would like to be out and about with our little ones, the thing is anything can happen, so it is always best to be safe and prepared. This is the App that all of us moms have long been waiting for! Soon, it will also be available on iOs, so watch out!
M.A.P.P. can now stand for (M) Marvelous... (A) Adventurous... (P) Perseverant and (P) Patient... just like how LJ is as a mom, an actress and a person... and how we moms, too, must continue to be - with the help from our loved ones and tools that can help us too... like MAPP!
Before the program came to a close, we were all treated to a heartfelt message... from no less than LJ's number one supporter and business partner... the handsome and talented actor, Mr. Paolo Contis! Love was truly in the air, what I love about LJ and Paolo's romance is that they are able to keep it low-key, just for the two of them and their loved ones to enjoy, a reflection of their genuinely humble and selfless personalities... He's one of the reasons why LJ looks so beautiful these days!
My Godric Matthew got to tag along too... Too bad I wasn't able to take snaps of LJ's very handsome and dapper boy, Ethan Akio who is sure to be a superstar heartthrob like his talented parents someday!
Thank you, LJ (And Forthinker PR, especially Ms. Trish De Jesus who got me to emcee) for trusting me with your event, and most of all, for the endless inspiration you offer. May God continue to bless your beautiful mind and heart for the many years to come and may your awesome endeavours just like MAPP, continue to bear fruit!
I am a champion for everyone wins at the Paint the Town Red Sale, where I literally got to paint the 'Town' red thanks to the Alabang Town Center who trusted with their much-awaited, highly-attended main event, the Red Bucket Sale! Behold, the fashion stadium! Your only weapons? Fashion smarts and that coveted red bucket!
This mall is very special to me for I grew up in Alabang Hills, and so before I get any more nostalgic, let me tell you why the Alabang Town Center's Red Bucket Sale, is extra special for me: It's because not only is the ATC one of my most favorite malls, but also because I got to share hosting duties with me lovely sister, Natalie Viernes.
My sis and I briefing the ladies (and gents) who came ready to shop 'til they dropped... then fell in line again. It's Shop. Drop. Repeat! 15 minutes on the clock...
BUCKET ako napagod? Why did I get exhausted? Certainly not from hosting, talking non-stop or pushing the shoppers but because I too was blessed to have my own red bucket and shop away; and boy, was it so hard! So easy when I am the one just counting down the clock and giving the shoppers a pep talk, but it's so different when you're inside the Red Bucket Fashion arena! Check out my video below as I huffed, puffed and tried to squeeze in my items into my very own red bucket. I got a good workout! See, shopping is truly a sport!
There were so many waves so here's another Day 2 video of me conditioning the Red Bucket athletes for the most exciting, exhilarating fashion ride this year:
And this time... we get to walk back to Day 1... here I am opening this splendid day! RED-y, set, go!!!
Can't get enough of this red-hot fashion action! Check out this video below too... If only I can host and shop every single day...
And of course, events won't be complete without my cattle call! Here I am gladly doing some V.O.s before passing on the microphone torch to my sister for the rest of the afternoon waves!
It was such a memorable day! Here I am on the TOP Spot! I got to shop 7,000 pesos worth of items! Sweeeeet!!! We all can get used to this clothes buffet sport! Even the gentlemen who availed tickets had tons of fun too!
Simply a RED-ical experience! Over 2,000 clothing items replenished after every run... 60 shoppers per wave... and only 15 minutes to full your bucket to the brim. Only this game puts your shopping, choosing, folding and stuffing skills to the test!
Ta-ta... Shop more I gotta!!!
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Really can't get enough of this awesome experience. For this post, I will share a few awesome videos not just of myself hosting this delightful event, but also getting to interview the beautiful celebrity moms that we had that day... First are these two homes video where I strived to open this shiny, shimmering, splendid show with a 'Baby' Bang!
Where do I even begin writing about with this brilliant, all-star mom affair by Baby Company, the Baby Specialist? Well perhaps, I should once again thank the beautiful Ms. Cheryl Justiniano, AVP Marketing of Baby Company who I met years back and it's been a memorable journey since, starting with their annual Baby Company Grand Baby Fairs which I am so proud to be part for how many years now, I can't even count anymore! I still wonder how she got my details, but hey you don't have to worry about things like those. And a big thank you too to the rest of the amazing Baby Company ladies who are truly beautiful inside out: Ms. Kyla of Marketing, Ms. Maby of Merchandising, who is sooo funny and sweet and Ms. Lani Del Castillo SAVP Merchandising. But we cannot forget their lovely and kind-hearted big boss SVP-Operations, Ms. Theresa Ponce! Again thank you for your trust and I pray to work with you for the years to come.
I can still feel the buzz of this day... I left right away that day for my son had a bit of a fever (thus the reason why I wasn't able to bring him along when he usually likes to join me for mall events and play Pokemon Go) so even if I was slightly stressed that day, seeing people who were beautiful inside and out - mothers too - from bloggers to celebrity mums, was such a nice breath of fresh air!
The event was graced by celebrities turned supermoms from actresses Iya Villania, who cut the ribbon along with the Baby Company VIPs, Nadine Samonte, Tanya Garcia and also supermodels such as Kelly Misa, Nicole Hernandez and my favorite, Patty Laurel simply because I always meet her in mom events (most recently at Smart Parenting's Baby Shower where she was one of our resource speakers) and she never fails to brighten up my day with her friendly, down-to-earth vibe, and her sincere words of light and affirmation.
Beaming as Iya shares some of her most intimate preggy adventures...
And let's not forget this beautiful mom-of-five, Ms. Joy Woolbright Sotto, who instantly told me, "Mary I remember you," about the time we were both grocery shopping and I gushed at her delightful little boy, Sandro, her third child who is just a ball of energy. I also told her his superb dancing skills and eating videos were one of the reasons I follow them on Instagram. I congratulated her for finally having her much prayed for princess, her only daughter. She just recently gave birth and for the event only had her brood of 4 good-looking young men in tow who I also got to interview...
And now, more of the pretty mommy of baby Theo, Patty Laurel Filart who indulges me as I check out her Baby Company shopping cart... check out these two videos where she shares her baby must-haves. See how she loves shopping only at Baby Company!
And the crown of this post goes to the beautiful Shamcey Supsup Lee, Binibining Pilipinas Universe, who I got to do the Baby Company Runway Walk! From winning international pageants, she is a winner in my book, having gamely showed us all that we too can be beauty queens, in the aisles of Baby Company, at least! I really admire Shamcey not just for being a beauty queen but also because of her astounding academic achievements: graduating Magna Cum Laude from U.P. Diliman and also being a board topnotcher in the licensure exams for architects. Now, apart from being a TV personality and architect, she is a restauranteur too. More than a beauty queen supermodel, she is a role model for all girls and mommies out there!
Thank you for this honor, Baby Company! To all my friends and visitors, please feel the glee when you visit any Baby Company stores, especially their biggest one to date in SM Megamall, which is already their 62nd store... Congratulations to the Baby Specialist!
Thanks for visiting my blog and to all the moms and moms-to-be, make sure you also visit Baby Company's SM Megamall store; I would say it's the largest and most vibrant store I've been to so far! And of course, stay happy; keep sweetly smiling and brightly shining!
I've always loved watching the Pokemon series as a child, and in fact my favourites then, Squirtle, Charmander and Gengar remain as my favourites up until today! But of course, the world's most favourite Pokemon, and the main character in the series, sweet and loyal Pikachu, took centerstage in the much-awaited Pokemon Meet & Greet shows, as part of the Robinsons Malls 2016 Character Festival! I had fun playing and posing with Pikachu as much as I loved hosting this!
Are you ready, P? Pikachu says hello; she can't wait to meet all of you!
What are you whispering in my ear, Pikachu? Oh yes, that it's time to play games and give out prizes? It's Pika-Trivia Time!
These kids were more than ready... in fact they know the answers to all my Poke-Trivia questions!
With my love, Godric Matthew, who was first in line... I was just as excited as he was!
The cool Pokemon photo wall with Ash Ketchum!
My love, Godric Matthew and the other kids there were like, "Mom, can we take him home? Please, please, please?"
But do you know what the best part of the 2016 Robinsons Malls Character Festival is? It's that my beloved sister, Natalie, was also able to emcee for someone of our many events! Here's she is also hosting for the Pokemon Meet & Greet Party with Pikachu at another Robinsons Mall! Please also visit and follow her blog: natefridayblog.wordpress.com
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No words can best describe the glory of that scintillating of that evening, when I was honored to be master of ceremony during the 25th Anniversary celebration of Guill-Bern Corporation, held at the Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas Center. Here I am with the company's lovely founder herself, a woman of wisdom, Ms. Lourdes Delos Reyes.
With its theme, 'Breakthrough to Excellence,' this event sky-rocketed with an aptly mesmerising and well-conceptualised futuristic look, where I had the chance to come in as space queen in my best black and silver outfit! It was truly out of this world, with guests from principals from all over the globe, and local partners composed of only the most esteemed and reputable private companies engaged in the ever-dynamic medical business. Below are a few clips as I emceed the event:
Plus, here's one of my few voice-over spiel videos:
Cheers to more years of success for Guill-Bern Corporation! Below are more snaps of me engaging the guests! Visit www.guill-bern.com.ph to learn more about the company's services and how they continue to dominate the cutthroat field of medical science services!
And since there's no getting over this intergalactically fantastic event, here are a few more photos: With the tech team and the queen of RX Events, Xiameer. Yes, this crazy tech booth behind-the-scenes photo here shows the true face of events which are not all glitz and glam!
Let's not forget my lovely stage manager, Kresta McCoy! This was a celebration of independent and beautiful women too!
Below shows in my "throne" where I get to live out my out-of-this-world-amazing experiences whenever I host an event! Taken a few minutes before the event began. One of the many times that I get to fly high in space with my 'craft.'
And here I am after the event, signing off... yup my space ship was waiting to fly my back to my Planet Nerd (yes, when I am not in hosting duties, I am a total, downright nerd! Check out the green space beams; this was truly legit... Beam me up, Scotty!!!
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