A party dazzles with shimmer and glam, but what makes it unforgettable is the heart behind it. Vicki Belo threw a birthday party that was more than a celebration. It was a tribute to the people who had stood by her, a night filled with warmth, gratitude, a touch of magic. She has never truly celebrated her own birthday before, so finally she stepped into the spotlight, surrounded by those who mattered to her the most.
The Beloverse gathered, many of whom were born with January and February too—Anne Curtis-Smith, Alden Richards, Piolo Pascual, Martin Nievera, Vhong Navarro, BINI Jhoanna Robles, BINI Aiah Arceta, Francine Diaz, Bugoy Drilon, Khalil Ramos, Bella Racelis, Donny Pangilinan, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Alexa Ilacad, Joji Dingcong, Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy, BJ Pascual, David Guison, IC Mendoza, and Tim Yap. Joining them were Swatch’s Virgie Ramos, Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi, power couple Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli, Julia Barretto, Michelle Dee, Rhian Ramos, Iza Calzado, and more.
The setting was just as extraordinary. Fable Café + Lounge, designed by Kenneth Cobonpue, brought childhood fantasies to life with its dreamlike interiors. Guests arrived to a whimsical welcome, roller-skating ushers in cotton-candy pink gliding down the red carpet, setting the tone for an evening of delight and surprise.
Vicki’s guest list reflected the bonds she had nurtured over the years—family, longtime friends, and some of the country’s brightest names. Dressed in all white, they blended into the evening’s ethereal glow while Vicki, in a shimmering mini dress with diamond drop earrings, stood out as the star of the night. Sarah Geronimo wore a tulip dress by Maison Rabih Kayrouz, Liza Soberano played with contrasts in leather and lace, Anne Curtis embodied timeless elegance in a classic white dress with a sweetheart neckline, and Hayden Kho wore a piece from the latest Simone Rocha collection.
Between laughter and champagne, the night unfolded with games, awards, and unexpected moments. Julia Barretto’s infectious spirit earned her the title “Bubbliest Person of the Night.” Vhong Navarro claimed “The Hunk of the Night,” edging out Piolo Pascual. Michelle Dee, effortless in her charm, was named “The True Standout in the Spotlight.”
As the evening came to a close, Vicki revealed her final gift—an Omega x Swatch Snoopy watch for each Belo Baby. Inspired by the full moon, it hid a secret message from a Snoopy comic strip, visible only under UV light. It was a fitting keepsake from a night filled with wonder.
It wasn’t the grandeur or the star-studded guest list that made Vicki’s birthday celebration extraordinary. It was the thoughtfulness behind every detail, the atmosphere of joy, and the people who made it all come to life.