MANILA, Philippines - Movie writer Virgilio Gonzales (fourth from left) hosted a thanksgiving party during his recent birthday held at his residence in Baliuag, Bulacan. Among his well-wishers were (from left) Angie Wilson (a Balikbayan from London), Primadonna Lajom (of San Francisco, California), actor Bobby Henson, Baliuag Vice Mayor Tony Patawaran (a.k.a. actor Abel Acosta), Councilor Manny Balicanta, Myra Jimenez (of Mercalco) and (seated) Josie Varilla Jimenez.