Joel Cruz, also known as the “Lord of Scents,” was recently fêted at a jovial party for his 53rd birthday.
The party, held at the Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care president and CEO’s elegantly decorated residence at the Pearl of the Orient Tower in Ermita, Manila, saw guests from the diplomatic, political, business, entertainment and social circles. This year’s celebration was a departure from his usually spectacular parties as Joel opted for a quieter evening amidst a sumptuous dinner, delightful song numbers and laid-back conversations. He looked back at the blessings of the past year with so much gratitude and fondness.
Many happy returns, dear Joel!
Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care president and CEO Joel Cruz and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos.
(From left) Gaspy Villegas, Kristine Queroljico, Harvey Banta and Ana Marissa Revilla-Marquez.
(From left) Aficionado GM Lambert Lopez, SVP and COO Remar de Leon, Joel Cruz and VP for operations Ernie Laurente.
(From left) Jiro Shirakawa III, Vanessa Cruz-Nucom, Joel Cruz and David Nucom.
Your columnist with Ambassadors David Strachan of New Zealand and Nicolas Galey of France.
Aficionado international sales manager Teresita Carandang and assistant marketing manager Roy Redondo. Kathya Garcia Varela and lawyer Ferdinand Topacio perform to the guests’ delight.
Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano with Taiwanese representative to the Philippines Dr. Gary Song-Huann Lin and wife Sophia.
(Seated) Angola Consul Helen Ong, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Olga Martel; (standing) Yoli Ayson, Ricky Laurel and Becky Garcia.
Jayelles’ Tara Litton, Chavit Singson and Jazz Carreon.
Malabon City Vice Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Cory Quirino and Anchor Land Holdings Inc. president Beth Ventura.
Panamanian Ambassador Rolando Guevara Alvarado and wife Kathya Garcia Varela.
Edouard George and Dr. George Sarakinis.
LCS Group of Companies president and chairman Chavit Singson with lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma and Eric Pineda.