At the cocktail, it was a blend of showbiz and society personalities marveling at the unusually large dimensions for both rectangular and Tonneau timepieces. It was also designed horizontally which is a total switch from the conventional vertical watch construct. The noticeable width makes the leather strap a very striking feature of the Actor watch. And as it is easily interchangeable, the strap can give the watch a whole range of personalities, the same way an actor takes on a different character with every change of costume. In reality, the inspiration for Charriol’s Actor watch line mirrors our own roles on our own life-stages. And vital to our roles are our sentiments, which led me to ask, "What makes us shine on stage?"
ELIZA ROMUALDEZ VALTOS
What gift do you consider timeless?
Fittingly ironic, I would say a watch! Although a watch helps you keep track of the time each day, a well-designed watch will transcend both space (geographic zonations) and time (temporal divisions in fashion history).
JEENA LOPEZ
What is the best gift a husband can give and why?
The best gift that my husband has given me is understanding. During my pregnancy, he was extremely giving especially when I needed my personal time.
CRICKETTE TANTOCO
Do you consider vanity superficial?
I think excessive pride in one’s self or one’s appearance is superficial. However, I am a great believer in maximizing everything you’ve got – there’s nothing wrong with that!
LISA GOKONGWEI-CHENG
How do you spend quality time with your husband?
We sleep!
PHOEM BARANDA
Do you have more watches or more shoes?
I have more of a shoe fetish. I need to have a new pair of shoes every week. I rarely wear a watch because I always find someone to tell me the time.
JOYCE JIMENEZ
How will you make your time with President Bush memorable?
If I were to spend time with President Bush, I’d just be my bubbly self. You never know how it can leave an impression on someone, which it always does.
TINA TINIO
Do you prefer quarts or automatic watches?
I definitely prefer automatic watches; since they are so classy. The ritual of having to wind it each day is a part of what keeping time is all about. That and by caring for an automatic watch every day, you don’t take time for granted!
MYLENE DIZON
For whom would you buy a Charriol?
I’d buy my mother a timepiece because she deserves a timeless piece from Charriol.
SATSUKI YAMASHITA
Does your mother choose your clothes?
My mother lets me choose. She allows me to develop my own style. She gives me money every three months to shop for any clothes I like. And she always compliments my choices.
AZIZA MONDONEDO
How will you spend your day with your boyfriend?
I want to spend it without a chaperon and without a curfew. If I we were to spend time in the city at night, it’d be a fancy dinner at Nuvo and afterwards dancing at Temple. And if we have the whole day, it will be a day in the beach to jetski, banana boat and wind surf. And I also don’t mind capping the day by hanging out with my friends since we both enjoy the company. But I’d make sure our date won’t end up too late because it is bad for the skin and you need to rest after all that alcohol.
AREN ROCA
Who do you share your secrets with, your girlfriends or gay boyfriends?
I don’t have much gay friends and I usually reveal my secrets to my best friend. I ‘ve known her since first year high school and we’ve shared so much about our lives so I’ve grown to trust her. I know she won’t judge me no matter what I reveal.
CARMINA CORONEL
How do you spend time with your girl friends?
If I have spare time, it is spent by shopping together with my girlfriends and gay boyfriends at Rockwell and Ayala Center. We shop a lot at People are People, especially when I have enough cash from both my savings and from my parents allowance.
NICOLETTE BELLE
How would you describe your relationship with your mother?
My relationship with my mother is founded on mutual love and respect. We’re each other’s number one fan and number one critic. Our support for one and the other goes beyond the limit of what is measurable. We are a mother-and-daughter team and the best of friends despite the age gap. We’re always able to resolve differences of opinion and, in the end, always end up admiring each other even more.
• Gary Valenciano’s Thankful an inspirational concert at Araneta Coliseum
• Magic Pencil/ Meme Na exhibit at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall
• Deanna Gonzales at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• Ntwine at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Ars Nova choir from Spain at San Austin Church
• Housessions at Teak Bar
• M Power Band and Circus Band at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• The Military Ball at Bed
• DJ David Jacob at V Bar
• Real Groove at Streetscape Shangri-la Mall
• Dimsum & Sabor Latino at Fiesta San Miguel
• Paolo Gomez at Yero Bar & Restaurant
• Lucid at Bistro 101
• BP ON POINTE! at CCP Main Theater
• Arriba at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Snare Mata at Mil Novecientos Tapas Bar & Bistro
• Ladies Night at HALO
• Jive (Hip Hop RNB) at Temple
• Route 70 at Tavern On The Square
• 17:28 & Ramon Antonio at Red Door
07 AUGUST — SATURDAY
• Eva at Lobby Lounge Shangri-La Makati
• U-Turn at Bagaberde
• K24/7 and 604 at Dish ABS CBN
• Big Night Out at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• 6Cycleminds at Le Pavillion
• Godskitchen Globaldance2004 at NBC Tent
• Mystique at Teak Bar Rockwell
• Kislev at Le Boulevardier
• Dancehall Saturday at V Bar
• Spirit of’67 & Alter Ego at Streetscape Shangri-la Mall
• Belly Dancing at Prince Jaipur
• House Music at Fiesta San Miguel
• Hip-Hop/R&B at Yero Bar & Restaurant
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Arriba at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Cao Ocampo at Yero Bar Restaurant
• Sandwish at Freedom Bar
• DJ Steve Mills at Capones
• DJ Paolo Cabalfin at Club V
• DJ Martin Pulgar at Temple
• Angel Music at Halo
• Velvet Anthems at Castro
• Lucid at Apocento
• Art N Soul at Tavern On The Square
• Lance Raymundo & Xsentric at Red Door
09 august — MONDAY
• Freestyle at Tavern on The Square
• Side A at Suburbia
• Florante at Bagaberde
• Sabor Latino at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Armina Gonzales at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• 6Cycleminds at Mayrics
• Parliament Syndicate / Route 70 at Fiesta San Miguel
• Mondaze at Absinth
• Alternative at Yero Bar & Restaurant
• Mai Castro y La Banda at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Acoustic Entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Air Crew Nights at Halo
• "I Don’t Like Mondays" at Gweilos
• Hour Glass at Red Door
10 AUGUST — TUESDAY
• Escape at Tavern on The Square
• Eva at Off The Grill
• Flinstone & The Gang at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Carmela Cuneta at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• Make Music.Com at Le Boulevardier
• V:Ebony grooves at V Bar
• 8 Track at Chef and Brewer
• Mocha with Spinart & Fresh at Fiesta San Miguel
• Purely Acoustic Night at Yero Bar & Restaurants
• Guarana at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Ecoustic Soul & Thor at Red Door
11 AUGUST — WEDNESDAY
• Side A at Tavern on The Square
• U-Turn at Off The Grill
• Route 70 at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Melinda at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• 747 Band at Le Boulevardier
• Visa V Girl at V Bar
• 8 Track at Penthouse Tektite Towers
• Wunjo / Pido at Fiesta San Miguel
• DJ Zach at YERO Bar & Restaurant
• Arriba at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Big Bed Birthdays at Bed
• Ladies Night at Bellevue Manila
• Chicken and Vultures at Castro
• RJ Jacinto & Friends at Discovery Suites
• Various Acoustic Artist at Temple
• Unity Music by 4-4 Tektoniks at HALO
• Ice House at Azzurro
• Retropect & Belcanto at Red Door
12 AUGUST — THURSDAY
• Eva at San Miguel El Pueblo
• Freestyle at Suburbia
• Spirit of†’67 at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Carmela Cuneta at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• 6Cycleminds at Altered Native
• Rockin’ Revival at Le Boulevardier
• Ntwine / Retrospect at Fiesta San Miguel
• Comedy Night Improv act at Azzurro
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Arriba at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• House Music at Bed
• RNB Music by Steve Mills at Temple
• Pride Music at HALO
• Wise Guys at Tavern On The Square
• South Border at Red Door