SHE belongs to one of the most affluent families in the country. She met a young business entrepreneur, but after several years of marriage, they broke up.

He comes from a rich family, who at a young age became a mega-successful restaurateur. This handsome man has been wooed by our town?s eye-catching ladies.

He met a pretty southern belle with whom he had a love child. But destiny didn?t work out the way it should have. She went back to the south as a single mother and he remained a bachelor.

Then, Cupid noticed the lady (mentioned earlier) and the good-looking bachelor were both free. It was love at first sight when they met. Since then, the gorgeous couple have been together for several years. They now have one cute child.

The lady is none other than the adorable Bea Panlilio Valdez, a successful, internationally renowned bag and accessories maker. The man is mega owner of several restaurants, including the popular California Pizza and, soon to open, the ultra-chic upscale restaurant and bar The Establishment. The dashing Archie Rodriguez couldn?t have been blessed more than he is now. ?How about marriage in the future?? I asked.

?Oh, not yet. We?ll see what happens in the future,? Bea V. answered with a teasing smile. As of now, they have never been happier than ever, palanggas.

She?s a brilliant young miss, who is the right hand of her taipan father whose business is construction of subdivisions and high-rise condominiums.

He?s a good-looking model from Brazil who came to town for work.

But here?s the twist. She was dating her love of seven years, but it didn?t work. She meets the Brazilian model and breaks off with her boyfriend, who remains her best friend.

After a year and a half, our divine lady realized she had nothing in common with Mr. Brazilian and ended their relationship.

Guess what? Cupid was persistent and shot his arrow again, hitting the hearts of the previous lovers who are now back in each other?s arm.

She is the stylish, workaholic, young Divine Lee. He is the handsome, well-mannered and super-talented architect Eric Matic. Ah, love the second time around is incredible.

While good-looking and super-nice Adriano Kartuliares is modeling now and then while concentrating on becoming a chef, all?s well that ends well, ?di bala, palanggas?

She was a brilliant banker who worked in Citibank, met her Prince Charming and tied the knot.

He comes from a long line of political personalities and was connected with K2 Interactive, a tech company, as managing director, till he was convinced by his family to run as mayor of Taguig and won.

Today, Kaye Chua Tiñga is the driving force behind her husband?s success and is completely involved in charitable and fundraising events for the less fortunate of Taguig.

This super couple has four children who adore their parents. Love is definitely overflowing in the Tiñga family, dahlings.

Next is the young and smart graduate of a master?s degree in Business Administration at University of Pennsylvania. He is also the mega executive, vice president of Century Properties Co., which belongs to his well-known family.

She was already a beauty at the tender age of 14. At 18, she was one of the winners of Allure?s Sunday competition, Beautiful Faces. Belonging to a low-profile beautiful family, she rarely made the social scene. But on one occasion, she met her Prince Charming and Cupid made sure they would hit it off immediately, palanggas.

After dating for five years, beautiful May Muñoz and well-respected real-estate achiever Jigger Antonio said their ?I do?s? in what I consider the wedding of the year, with a three-day grand celebration, a swinging party on Day 1, fun wedding bash and Hawaiian luau the day after.

Then we have this smart new PR boy on the block. After three years, he is now co-owner of a hotel, restaurant and dance and bar club.

She?s a head-turner who loves to party and worked as graphic designer by day.

She met our smart PR boy almost the same time he started his new career. Well, the love affair of cyber-smart GP Reyes and gem-of-a-gal Chicho Suarez lasted a super-romantic three years. But they sadly parted ways, making our little Cupid awfully sad over the breakup.

Well, palanggas, you win some, you lose some. But you move on, that?s what?s important, darlings.

He?s a young, good-looking, popular personality who plays hard and works harder. He runs several successful businesses and invented the word ?charming.? He has had steady dates with some eligible beauties.

She?s an attractive, super nice and soft-spoken lady. Today, she?s a regular face in the party scene where one night she met the man who would become her steady date for over six months now.

Ryan Singson is now going bananas with head-turner Patch Savellano, who are both seen just everywhere.

Businessman and eligible bachelor Santi Picornell has been linked romantically with four attractive women. But the one who has captivated his heart is a brilliant young miss of substance. She?s one of my palanggas, fun, vivacious and adorable Michelle Pantoja, no less. I?ll keep my fingers crossed that this will be it for this lovely couple.

And the grand pride of little Cupid is millionaire and philanthropist Mely Concepcion and her husband, well-respected southern sugar baron Paeng Hechanova.

They are now into their 54th year of love and happiness, palanggas. Cupid deserves a golden apple for this.

Anna Puno?s birthday

She is definitely a woman of substance, devoted wife and mom, culinary whiz and fun personality. No wonder, the vibrant Anna Puno?s birthday bash was such a smashing success, dahlings. Anna?s family, relatives, associates and close pals had a fantastic time at trendy Azuthai resto on Pasay Road, Makati. This is another feather on the cap of Malou Gamboa and renowned mega chef Jay Gamboa. The invitees feasted on the superbly prepared dinner menu after early cocktails.

Anna?s husband, another brilliant lawyer, Renato V. Puno, managing partner of the Zulueta, Puno and Ferrer law offices and board chair of the publicly listed Geograce Resources Phils. Inc., personally attended to the details of the birthday reception for his adorable wife. Believe me, palanggas, everyone had a grand time.

Anna, famous for her specialty cakes and gourmet food items, was absolutely thrilled by the huge turnout of people close to her heart.

Here?s a toast to one fine lady and our Queen for a Day. Cheers, palangga!

Announcement

On Feb. 20 at Nuvo, eat and drink as much the whole night. They might also serve cava. Stephanie is back and will show her expertise at Nuvo. Make sure you attend this must-go-to event. See you there.