Geneva Cruz (left) and Jessa Zaragoza

MANILA, Philippines – Geneva Cruz and Jessa Zaragoza are two established singers. They are also effective and successful product endorsers and just recently, they renewed their contract as celebrity endorsers of Bioessence.

Dr. Emma B. Guerrero, CEO of Bioessence said, “I see the advocacy of Bioessence in these women. They were able to maintain balance in their lives.”

At the contract-signing cum presscon, Jessa belied the rumor that all’s not well between her and husband Dingdong Avanzado. In fact, they’re celebrating the 10th year of their marital union this year. She admitted though that like all married couples, they went through trials and tribulations brought about by pressure of work and sometimes temptations inherent in showbiz.

The fact that Dingdong is older by 10 years helped balance their marital life. He is more mature, while Jessa matured by being a hands-on mother to their daughter. Jessa admitted that for a marriage to last, the couple has to work hard for it.

Jessa was once known as the “Phenomenal Diva” because of the tremendous success of her songs (that dominated the airwaves in the ’90s), especially “Bakit Pa?” She has a soulful voice and her seductive style of performance made her a byword during those years.

On the other hand, Geneva proved to be equally sensational with her powerful voice. Geneva was one of the original members of the very popular youth group in the ’90s called Smokey Mountain, formed by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. She rose to become a successful recording artist, and stage and movie actress. Both Jessa and Geneva have proven bankability despite marriage and motherhood.

Sometime this year, Jessa will be releasing a highly-anticipated album, containing original Pilipino compositions by Vehnee Saturno, which will also serve as reunion for both the artist and composer after “Bakit Pa?”

The ever sexy Geneva is currently busy recording her new album, while gracing corporate shows and events in between.

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Club Socialista celebrates 3rd anniversary

Friends, family, clients and members of the press joined Jong Garcia and wife Yoko Garcia mark the third anniversary of Club Socialista on Remedios St., in Malate on March 25 where VIP Social Club Card was launched.

Owner/manager Joseph “Jong” Garcia says that cardholders can avail of great deals and perks. The place was elegantly decorated by Roel Calimbo, Socialista’s food and beverage manager, while Rodrigo “Rod” de Jesus attended to the guests as new operation manager.

Chef Louie Batalla prepared the sumptuous buffet dinner while singer Gigi Sanchez entertained guests during dinner with old ballads.

Early comers were Rafael Zosa, director of APG Philippines; Mike Dato, sales and marketing manager of Gateway Tours; Cristina Ferreros, a director of Jakarta-based Wadah Titian Harapan Foundation (Bridges of Hope) that prevents human trafficking; Joanna Sarmiento, PAL’s AVP for sales; Bong Velasquez, country manager of Galileo airline reservations and Atty. Angelo Jimenez who used to be labor attaché for Japan.

Atty. Angelito Maraña, Jong Garcia’s brother-in-law, came with Judge Honorio Guanlao of RTC Makati. Fashion designer Oskar Peralta came with friends Cloyd Robinson and another designer Eddie Ocampo.

Also there was “Mutya ng Norala (South Cotabato)” Angelica Garcia Oriola who was dressed up by Oskar Peralta in that competition. She will join the “Mutya ng South Cotabato” beauty pageant in July. Also present were well-known designer Barge Ramos and Rene Bisquera, editor of Women’s Journal.

Thirty candidates to the Mr. Pacific World wearing Blackwater t-shirts were presented to the guests by competition manager Zaldy Espinosa and event director Gareth Blanco. The winner will represent the Philippines in the Mr. Tourism International Competition in Columbia.

The evening was filled with danceable music played by different DJs.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on Saturday, April 23, go to Angel Locsin, Eddie Katindig, Bert Lina, Angelita Bernardo, Cecille E. Cuartero, Gloria Gomez, Boy C. de Guia, Sandra Jane Graham, Joan Lim, Mrs. Mary Carbonell, Norlando Cabang, Mrs. Nida Rame, George Bernabe, Camilo Vergara, Annie Samson, Clair Alinio and New York-based April Eva Betila…