What do celebrities like premier model-turned-hunk actor Akihiro Sato, beauty empire heiress Cristalle Belo, model and Animax VJ Stephanie Henares, celebrity daughter and stylist to the stars Alyanna Martinez, director Paul Soriano and Hollywood celebrity publicist Joyce Ramirez have in common? Their favorite cup of coffee, it turns out.

But as the mix of coffee and celebrities go, Seattle’s Best Coffee (SBC) goes beyond the cult of coffee cool to celebrate 10 good years of the renowned American franchise literally describes as “the best coffee in Seattle.”

SBC’s local pioneering efforts include: Offering WIFI in all its coffee shops nationwide, launching a VIP Club Card program, and being the first to launch freshly-cooked meals as well as integrating kitchen and chefs on its team. This year, SBC unveils another first – a campaign that celebrates SBC’s 10 Best Customers including:

Akihiro Sato, may love his coffee, but stargazers love him for his good looks and charisma. But like a cup of brew that never fails to satisfy, this Sao Paolo, Brazil-raised model/actor has the talent and right attitude that continues to draw audiences to him.

International PR Joyce Ramirez, on the other hand, is the only Hollywood-trained entertainment publicist in the country and is the moving force behind the promotion for some of the world’s most popular TV series and stars.

Stephanie Henares, the 22-year-old daughter of star-maker Ronnie Henares and GMA Artist Center head Ida Henares, has recently been named a brand ambassador to Animax, Asia’s first and leading animé and youth entertainment channel.

Meanwhile, Cristalle Belo Henares is a pure blend of style and smarts. Already a successful entrepreneur, Dr. Vicky Belo’s 26-year-old daughter is a business management degree holder from the Ateneo de Manila University who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in University of Western Australia.

Alyanna Martinez, the eldest daughter of Albert and Liezl Martinez, the granddaughter of the great Amalia Fuentes and niece to matinee idol Aga Muhlach, is an independent and hard-working fashionista who prefers to work purely “behind the scenes and styling top celebrities instead.”

Also carving his own niche behind the scenes and concocting his own blend of creative output is Paul Soriano, a grandson of movie icon, Nestor De Villa, and the eldest son of renowned TV commercial director, Jeric Soriano. He has helmed music videos for industry big stars.

Completing the elite SBC’s 10 Best Customers are businessman Manny Torrejon; Team Manila’s design and retail duo Raymond Punzalan and Jowee Alviar; author, publisher and leadership consultant Francis J. Kong; and metalscape and non-traditional contemporary artist Ivan Acuña.

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‘Wish Come True’ airs on GMA Sunday

The second episode of “Love Bug” entitled “Wish Come True” starts airing on Sunday, June 20. This comes on the heels of the well-followed first episode “Last Romance” which teamed-up Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana.

The four-episode “Wish Come True,” shot in the Lion City – Singapore – pairs Kris Bernal and Brazilian hunk Daniel Matsunaga as the lead stars. Executive producer Hazel Abonita said the show’s concept is to make unusual love-teams and she is confident that the Kris-Daniel tandem will work.

Kris and Daniel’s wish is for their show to be a success, for their careers to flourish and for them to work together again in future projects. In “Wish Come True,” Kris plays Gella, a PA to a renowned photog. She is a simple girl girl with a big heart and big dreams. She goes to work in Singapore and there meets her ultimate crush, model Raoul del Rosario (Daniel).

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Architect to stars now a councilor

Ilocos pride, Architect Ignacio A. Agustin, who designed structures and beautiful homes for movie stars such as the Greenhills restaurant of Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, is a newly elected councilor of Marcos, Ilocos Norte.

Agustin, a businessman, won over his rivals for his platform which includes good governance, support for agriculture and livelihood programs.

Agustin is vice president of AG Enterprises, Inc. A licensed constructor, he is president of CIMETAL Construction, designer and project manager of WD Navarro Construction.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on June 20 go to Jose Rodriguez, Restie Umali, Linda O. Marquez, Arsi Baltazar, Frannie Aguinaldo-Jacinto, Alicia Poltan, Beny Baluyot, Florenda M. Briones, Catrina Santos, Jennifer Celeste Esclamado-Morelos, Simone Louise Hubert and Dindo Balares of Balita. TV Personality and GMA-7 talent, Suzie Entrata- Abrera, was the host at the recently concluded Tiffany Power Kids Run held at the Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill, Global City. Tiffany, a leading chocolate brand now in the Philippines, organized the highly attended event which aims to promote an active and healthier lifestyle for kids and their parents. For the first time in the history of local TV, GMA-7 will use 3D in Sunday’s edition of “Party Pilipinas” which will be directed by Rico Gutierrez.