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Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider People and Events devider Danica Valdes-Lloren and Andee de Guzman-Que celebrate life, friendship, and fashion in one unforgettable night

Danica Valdes-Lloren and Andee de Guzman-Que celebrate life, friendship, and fashion in one unforgettable night

Published Nov 11, 2025 10:22 am  |  Updated Nov 11, 2025 08:26 pm
Fresh off a two-week European sojourn, I landed in Manila on Oct. 4, 2025, and went straight to celebrate the fabulous double 40th of two of fashion PR’s brightest: Danica Valdes-Lloren, EVP of Visions and Expressions, and Andee de Guzman-Que, communications manager for the Philippines and Guam of Gucci.
Andee de Guzman-Que and Danica Valdes-Lloren (Photos by Mark Alvarez)
Andee de Guzman-Que and Danica Valdes-Lloren (Photos by Mark Alvarez)
The scene? Xception at The Biltmore in Legazpi Village, Makati. The vibe? A full-blown ‘80s and ‘90s funk-pop fever dream. DJs Xtina Superstar and Tolo Marvelous spun the kind of beats that made it impossible to stay seated—pure dance floor electricity from start to finish.
Jeremy Que, Andee, Danica, and Struther Lloren
Jeremy Que, Andee, Danica, and Struther Lloren
Among the crowd were Manila’s most stylish: Peewee Reyes-Isidro of Mega Magazine, Patrick Ty of VMan, Daryl Chang of Billboard, Tarrah Austria of Cartier, Jeanger Navarro Ponti of Louis Vuitton, Krisca Tadena of GCash, Brent Manalo and Jarren Garcia of “Pinoy Big Brother,” Elmer Lapena and Pawie Reyes of Saga Events, Andrew Naval and Shauna Popple of Nobblehouse, Nicole Morales of The Beauty Edit, Randz Manucom of Metro, Bianca Cruz of Dior, Lexie Chavez of Rustan’s, Pia Campos, Tim Yap, and Kylie Verzosa.
Reena Donasco, Danica, Laura Recto, and Meya Ramoso
Reena Donasco, Danica, Laura Recto, and Meya Ramoso
Brent Manalo and Jarren Garcia
Brent Manalo and Jarren Garcia
Janine Recto and Patrick Ty
Janine Recto and Patrick Ty
Pia Campos, Andee, and Kylie Verzosa
Pia Campos, Andee, and Kylie Verzosa
Andee, Lindsey Warren Dimen, and Danica
Andee, Lindsey Warren Dimen, and Danica
Andee, Peewee Reyes-Isidro, and Xtina Superstar
Andee, Peewee Reyes-Isidro, and Xtina Superstar
Danica with son Zimri, mom Cora Tagunicar, and aunt Tess Tagunicar.
Danica with son Zimri, mom Cora Tagunicar, and aunt Tess Tagunicar.
Mark Ocampo and Daryl Chang
Mark Ocampo and Daryl Chang
Andee, Danyl Geneciran, and Danica
Andee, Danyl Geneciran, and Danica
The Store Specialists Inc. ladies—Sunday Alcaraz, Cit Sioson, Sabrina Sy-–brought their signature sparkle on the dance floor, as did the always-glam Visions and Expressions team with Reena Donasco, Jenny Gapan, Tess Desamero, Meya Ramoso, and Laura Recto. Of course, Danica’s family was present as well: husband Struther, son Zimri, mom Cora Tagunicar, and aunt Tess Tagunicar.
Even with jet lag creeping in, it was a night to remember watching two stylish women toast to life, friendship, and forty in fabulous fashion.
Pawie Reyes, Danica, and DJ Tolo Marvelous
Pawie Reyes, Danica, and DJ Tolo Marvelous
Cit Sioson
Cit Sioson
Meya Ramoso, Tess Desamero, Danica, Jenny Gapan, Laura Recto
Meya Ramoso, Tess Desamero, Danica, Jenny Gapan, Laura Recto
Danica and Nicole Morales
Danica and Nicole Morales
Krisca Tadena and Andee
Krisca Tadena and Andee
Sunday Alcaraz, Jeanger Navarro Ponti, and Pawie Reyes
Sunday Alcaraz, Jeanger Navarro Ponti, and Pawie Reyes
Jella Atienza, Danica, and Andrew Naval
Jella Atienza, Danica, and Andrew Naval
Bianca Cruz, Patty Advincula, and Tarrah Austria
Bianca Cruz, Patty Advincula, and Tarrah Austria
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