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| Behind the Scenes with Ivy Visitacion |
The invitation said “wear white” and, sure enough, the SMX venue was a sea of white in all its shades – from immaculate bridal white to cream, ivory, ecru and even to palest silver. Even the gentlemen came in their formal white attire. My escort John Orola was, of course, resplendent in his all white suit outfit. I noticed that most of the ladies correctly wore bright red lipstick to set off their white costumes.
This was the grand celebration of party girl Edith Robillo, who celebrated her 75 th birthday with a bang. As soon as the venue was filled with guests, Edith made her dramatic entrance on the red carpet, wearing an angel's costume complete with feather wings and halo! Cheers and applause greeted the ever-smiling celebrator, as she greeted her friends with besobeso y abrazo. Sounds of throbbing, danceable music filled the room, setting the upbeat mood of the night.
Dinner was a sumptuous feast of all-time favorites, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. While the guests were having their meal, they were entertained with video presentation of Edith's past singing concerts and her numerous previous birthday celebrations. Then the emcee invited some of the guests to say a few words about the birthday celebrator. There were all kinds of descriptions - glamorous, friendly, super, fashionable, daring, etc.
A wildly-applauded exhibition number of rock and roll, twist, Tahitian and favorite dances of long ago was presented by the Lions Club Int'l members, complete with 1950-1960s attire. The fun began with the dancing queens lording it over the dance floor as they danced ‘til they dropped!
Happy birthday, Edith!*
