Song-filled B-day dinner for Col. Nolasco

MANILA, Philippines - Upcoming singer/recording artist Hannah Nolasco and MCA artist and The Voice Kids first runner-up Darren Espanto (right) dedicated songs during the advance birthday party for Hannah’s father, Col. Ricardo Nolasco (Ret.) at the grand ballroom of Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Among Col. Nolasco’s well-wishers were friends and employees of the Air Materiel Wing Savings & Loan Association (AMWSLA). His birthday was on Dec. 29. Other performers were Christian Buangan (a.k.a. Vodka) and Rio Bucatcat (a.k.a. Yoga), together with Alex Calleja, head writer of It’s Showtime! and Goin’ Bulilit and also a deejay of MOR 101.9. Calleja has performed in other countries and acted as opening act of Hollywood Fil-Am actor Rob Schneider’s show at Solaire. Those with Col. Nolasco (rightmost) in photo at far right are (from left): His sister-in-law Zeny Nolasco, cousin Jackielyn Suyo, sister Gina Nolasco, sister-in-law Ester Nolasco, brother Roelito Nolasco, mother Josefa Nolasco, aunt Anacleta Anonuevo (seated), and Hannah.