Last Saturday in Victorias, Negros, the energy at the Don Bosco Victorias Grand Alumni Homecoming was already electric — until it got an extra jolt of star power. Spinning the night into a full-on celebration was DJ Angelica (@angelica_20dj), whose set became the soundtrack to a memorable reunion. What didn’t she expect? Sharing the moment with two award-winning actresses—Ina Raymundo and yours truly, and yes, I am an award-winning actress as well.

I caught up with DJ Angelica after her set, and the glow on her face said it all. “Starstruck po ako. I have always idolized Ina Raymundo as a kid. Look at my outfit, it’s giving Ina Raymundo vibes as a Sabado Nights Girl!" she laughed, still buzzing from the night. But what stayed with her wasn’t just the celebrity aura—it was the kindness. She shared how accommodating and genuinely warm Ina was. No diva energy, just real human warmth—the kind that makes you forget you’re talking to a screen icon and remember you’re among fellow women who love the work.

I must agree with Dj Angelika, working with Bench endorser Ina is so easy and anxiety-free. Ina has an aura and demeanor that makes you feel that you are not in the presence of a superstar. Maybe it’s the warmth of a mother Ina possesses. She really lives up to her name, Ina, which means mother. Angelica shared that Ina invited her to sit, eat, and take photos with her- simple gestures that meant the world to a working DJ who had come to deliver vibes, not chase selfies. “Parang barkada mo lang siya. Some actors, although I won't name names, will even tell me to leave the tent, saying that the tent is exclusive to them. But not you and Ina.” She said, describing how easy the conversation flowed. That’s the magic of events like these: when generations and roles blur, and everyone just shows up as themselves.

For DJ Angelica, the night was more than just another gig. It was a reminder that presence matters. I was thankful for kasi may ‘star presence’ yung event,” she admitted, “pero mas thankful ako sa kindness.”

In a scene where clout can feel louder than character, she walked away, reminded that the best stories come from shared tables, not just shared stages.

From the booth, Angelica kept the dance floor alive—reading the crowd, weaving nostalgia with modern beats, and giving the alumni a soundtrack worthy of their homecoming. It’s a skill DJs quietly master: to hold space for joy while being invisible enough for the spotlight to belong to the moment. That night, she did both.

As a performer who’s seen the industry from stage, screen, and backstage chaos, I’m always rooting for the ones who do the work with heart. DJ Angelica is one of those. She shows up prepared, plays with generosity, and carries gratitude in her pocket. That’s the kind of energy that travels far—long after the last track fades and the lights come up.

So here’s to nights where the music hits right, the company feels kind, and the memories linger.

Victorias Negros felt the love last Saturday—and DJ Angelica took home a story she’ll spin for years. DJ Angelika will spin at the BGC Manila House on Feb 14, for their Valentine's Night.