Notable artwear designer, events stylist and accessories maven Junjun Ablaza once again showcased his creative brilliance in this year ’ s edition of his muchawaited birthday celebration and annual exhibit, “Ablazablaze” held at the sprawling family estate Hacienda Amelia in Alfonso, Cavite. The one- of- a- kind event dubbed as Escape was a fashion runaway extravaganza, a collaboration with talented designers Steve
de Leon and Michele Sison together with stylist Roko Arceo, that featured revamped and reconstructed casual street gear denims into artistic ensembles that reflect Junjun’s penchant for the extraordinary, whimsical, as well as his artistic explorations across the globe. The celebrator’s ever-supportive family — parents Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza and Guatemala Consul
Mellie Ablaza, siblings Marc Ablaza and Czarina Syquia — warmly welcomed guests to the splendid affair .
Hacket Dasigan II, Sylvester Sy, U-Ned Algabre, brilliant designer and celebrator Junjun Ablaza, Paul Estonilo and Sofi Gabriel
Gunter and Joanne Matschuck Joanne and Dr. Gerard Salgado, Richard and Noreen Fong, Consuls Mellie and Louie Ablaza, Lolette Carillo
(Seated) Madam Souddavone Khaykhamphithoune, Kasamsri Upatising, Thai Ambassador Thanatip Upatising and wife Monthip; (standing) Bulgaria Consul Rene Ledesma, Laos Ambassador Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Tina Carlos...
Alfonso, Dr. Jofe, Azia, Amanu, Azi and Agu Syquia
Noel and Duday Tuason, Angola Consul Helen Ong, Linda Ley, Marian and Czarina Ong with Edwin Medalla
Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza and Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza with Panamanian Ambassador Rolando Guevara Alvarado
Nene Pe-Lim, Lolette Carillo, Haydee Carlos, Gilda Salonga, Thelma Gana and Nene Leonor
US Consul General Russel Brown, John Hill, Ambassador Rolando Guevara Alvarado, Consul Mellie Ablaza, US Charge d’ Affaires Michael Klecheski and wife Eloisa
Connie Haw, Shiela Kingsu and Czarina Syquia
Jemellie Gonzales, Junjun Ablaza and Azia Syquia
Dr. Ramon Briones, Alice Briones and Patty Jalbuena
Austrian Ambassador Josef Müllner with his son David and wife Kai Wang
Serla Russell, Agile Zamora and Marivic Vazquez
One of the celebrator’s standout creations is a painted Madonna and Child denim jacket.
Marc and Xavier Ablaza
Salome Dy, Elaine Villar and Nonoy Anson
Dr. George Sarakinis and Becky Garcia
Chat Lozano, Beng Fores and Minerva Tanseco
Serge and Marge Ortiz-Luis
Ruby Jane, Sheree and Enrique Chua
Consul Louie Ablaza with Mario Katigbak
Togo Consul Evie Costa and Cecil Costa
Lilibeth and Paqui Campos