Showbiz “It Girl” and OPM Pop Sweetheart Janella Salvador got the biggest surprise of her life on March 29. She walked on the red carpet wearing her nude Pepsi Herrera gown not knowing that her dream debut is about to happen.
With her elegant look styled by Perry Tabora and hair & make-up by Chris Rodil and Mickey See, Janella looked like a Hollywood star when she sang “I See the Light” and entered the Palazzo Verde ballroom. She can’t contain her emotions and she was surprised to see familiar faces who welcomed her with big smiles.
Fellow Star Magic artist Robi Domingo, officially started the program with the traditional 18 roses. Janella’s on-screen fathers Richard Yap and Erik Quizon, Co-manager Manny Valera, showbiz friends Jon Lucas, Mccoy De Leon, Tom Doromal and Marlo Mortel were among the gentlemen who danced with the debutante. Janella got emotional when her brother, Russel stepped on stage for her last dance.
After the 18 roses, her godmother Jaimie Rivera sang “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” followed by the 18 candles.
Part of Janella’s 18 candles were Vina Morales, Jane Oineza, Joj Agpangan, Claire Ruiz, Roselle Monteverde, godmother Jaime Rivera, Julia Barretto and her mom Jenine Desiderio.
“You always call me Mama every time, ‘mama this, mama that’ but now I can’t hear it often, it’s shows that you know what to do already without me. You can do as you please. I will always be here when you need me, if you need me,” says singer-actress Jenine who was on top of all the debut preparations.
Janella’s mom, Jenine also rendered an emotional and touching surprise rendition of “Someone who Believes In You” for her first born.
A surprise guest that night was Elmo Magalona, Janella’s leading man in Born For You, who came from a prior commitment.
Janella can’t contain the happiness she feels that night.“I feel very blessed that I have experience having a debut and I’m so thankful to everyone who thought of pushing through with this. I am so thankful for her [mom] and sasabihin ko na lang sa kanya lahat in person”, says Janella.
Her debut wouldn’t be extra special without the help of the following people: Christine Ong Te Events, Juan Carlo Caterer, LST Lights and Sounds, Teddy Manuel, Palazzo Verde, Honeyglaze Cake, Instamug , Party Bitz and Pieces and Nice Print Photo