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Titanic ice cream gets a titanic launch

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Gutierrez.

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Heading the Magnum diplomatic corps was sexy and talented star She made her dramatic entrance in a red-hot Ferrari driven by none other than Autostrada Motore’s executive director himself. Her dad,

told me the great news that Solenn had won the Best New Movie Actress Award at the recent Star Awards. On hand to welcome us was

chair of Unilever Global, who flew in just for the launch. I’m sure he was impressed with the show we put on, as the creative team of Raymond Gutierrez and director

had the brand ambassador­s sashaying on stage against a moving backdrop of favorite scenes.

A gorgeous model then handed me a Magnum bar—luckily it was my fave Almond! The others got their choices as well, either Classic or Chocolate Truffle. It’s hard not to love them all, as Magnum is the ultimate sensorial experience—velvety ice

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Paul Polman, Marc Soong

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cream coated with real Belgian chocolate. It’s all such a hedonistic experience, really.

Watching proudly was Selecta head the marketing genius behind the Magnum launch. With this latest feather on his Selecta cap, John is truly cementing Selecta brand leadership in ice cream throughout the country.

After the main launch, the party continued with internatio­nal DJ who flew in from Germany to spin for the guests. Check chuvaness.com for videos and photos of the entire launch.

It was all so marvelous that I almost want to use the word “titanic” to describe the magic of it all. Anyway, these days the word no longer connotes icebergs but instead means box-office success.

John Concepcion,

Kid Fresh,

3D re-release

In fact, the blockbuste­r movie “Titanic” is set to be re-released next week, in full 3D. Warner Bros. held the premiere this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with looking as young as she was in 1997, when her lead role as Rose shot her to fame. She was stunning in a black silk, gown with Swarovski crystal cap sleeves, accessoriz­ed with a retro hairdo and vintage jewelry.

head of Warner Bros. Philippine­s, always invites us to their premieres, and he told us that “Titanic” will have its Manila premiere in a few days. We caught up at the premiere of “Wrath of the Titans,” now showing in 3D at the Mall of Asia’s IMAX Theater. From watching this Grecian epic in 3D, I can only say that “Titanic” in 3D should be a must-see.

I remember watching the original “Titanic” just before delivering my daughter Annika, now fourteen. She just graduated grade school from Assumption

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Soliven,

San Lorenzo yesterday, and is now headed for new adventures.

Her sister Athena also had her Moving Up Day last week, and our whole family celebrated at the Alpha Restaurant, at the sixth floor of the beautiful, blue-glass building outside Dasmariñas Village, the Alphaland Southgate Tower.

Chef Billy King made a delicious menu to celebrate the girls’ milestones. My dad Alex had an authentic beef carpaccio to start off his meal, and Chef Billy explained that the recipe harks back to his roots learning from the great chefs of Europe.

Impressive new resort

On hand to say hi to us was Alphaland CEO who promptly urged Dad to fly to his latest project, the Alphaland Balesin Island Resort off Quezon province. Of course, Dad was only too happy to do so, and went the very next day!

Afterward, Dad told me that the island is so impressive, starting with the first-class concrete runway that greets you when your private plane lands. The clubhouse and swimming pool facilities are almost all completed, and the island will already be receiving members in their villas this Holy Week break.

In fact, the only question is, can the Balesin members get Magnum Ice Cream on the island?

Follow Tessa on Twitter @tessavalde­s or e-mail her at seaprinces­s@inquirer.com.ph.

 ??  ?? LUNCH at Alpha Restaurant: Sea Princess, chef Billy King, Alex Prieto, Bryan Prieto, Dennis Valdes and graduates Athena and Annika Valdes
LUNCH at Alpha Restaurant: Sea Princess, chef Billy King, Alex Prieto, Bryan Prieto, Dennis Valdes and graduates Athena and Annika Valdes
 ??  ?? LIA VELUZ and mom Nova, twins Isis and Sabrina Lopez and mom Jeena, and Athena Valdes and mom Tessa
LIA VELUZ and mom Nova, twins Isis and Sabrina Lopez and mom Jeena, and Athena Valdes and mom Tessa
 ??  ?? IMAXMOVIE viewers Jake Galvez, Sea Princess and Matt Gozun
IMAXMOVIE viewers Jake Galvez, Sea Princess and Matt Gozun
 ??  ?? AC GIRLS enjoying their Magnum bars. Standing: Annika Valdes, Michele Ampil, Tisha Soliven, Maie Macale, Beata Lopez, Sam Jayme, (crouching) Bettina Huang, Stella Santos, Isabella Feliciano, Nikki Bitong
AC GIRLS enjoying their Magnum bars. Standing: Annika Valdes, Michele Ampil, Tisha Soliven, Maie Macale, Beata Lopez, Sam Jayme, (crouching) Bettina Huang, Stella Santos, Isabella Feliciano, Nikki Bitong
 ??  ?? MAGNUM assistant brand manager Brian Chanyungco, Rajo Laurel, Liz Uy, Unilever Global chair Paul Polman, Raymond Gutierrez, Tessa Prieto-valdes, Magnum brand manager Jean Madrid, Erwan Heussaff and Selecta marketing director Bindoy Baltazar
MAGNUM assistant brand manager Brian Chanyungco, Rajo Laurel, Liz Uy, Unilever Global chair Paul Polman, Raymond Gutierrez, Tessa Prieto-valdes, Magnum brand manager Jean Madrid, Erwan Heussaff and Selecta marketing director Bindoy Baltazar
 ??  ?? Raymondgut­ierrez, Unilever-rfm CEO and managing director John Concepcion, Liz Uy, Rajo Laurel, Ruffa Gutierrez and Tessa Prieto-valdes
Raymondgut­ierrez, Unilever-rfm CEO and managing director John Concepcion, Liz Uy, Rajo Laurel, Ruffa Gutierrez and Tessa Prieto-valdes
 ??  ?? RELATIVES Alex Prieto and Roberto Ongpin
RELATIVES Alex Prieto and Roberto Ongpin

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