A night with Joey

It was a rainy weekend and the weather was a bit dreary but as always the Manila party scene was a smash. I was at the Viva Las Vegas party hosted by 92.3 Joey FM. Checking in at the tent were high- rollers who headed for the game tables and slot machines while others took advantage of the schmoozing at the VIP section provided by Absinth. There were black jack and baccarat tables and viva Las Vegas showgirls from Club Mwah. Live band performances from the Group 604 were lead by the strong vocal talent of Ella May Saison while the funky band Toy Symphony brought the crowd to a feverish dance-induced utopia. The celebration was definitely a lot of flash and glitter, with an Elvis look-alike who sang Viva Las Vegas all night long.

Luigi Borromeo

How would you make a trip to Las Vegas unforgettable?

Win a million dollars and spend it partying with my friends!

Jean Paul Chueng

What was the first video game you played?

Ping-pong Atari. It was a competitive game and I used to beat my sister back then!

Joma Manas

How much time would you spent at a video arcade?

The whole day if only I had the time for it.

Antoinette Ocampo

Who would you play strip poker with?

I’m not that comfortable with this question, but then again there’s my husband – and Brad Pitt! Total eye candy for me!

Norman Gordula

How would you discourage excessive gambling?

By telling people that they ought to think about how much money they’d loose.

Tricia Celis

What makes risk-taking a worthy act?

The adrenaline rush makes life interesting!

Veronica De Vera

Which card game would play with your fiancée?

Strip poker. Go and figure out why!

Ria Romero

What aspect of your life would you risk?

Everything in life is a risk. There are chances you take and mistakes you make and there are always lessons to learn. So I guess I’ll take a chance on love, because every dream fulfilled is worth the blood, sweat and tears.

Marco Borlongan

What is the riskiest thing you’ve ever done?

Getting re-married. I know the ins and outs of a good relationship. A great marriage means making a true commitment to a life-partner. Learning to understand and appreciate this second chance has been nothing short of thrilling.

Jojo Veneracion

What video game do you play with your kids?

Crash Bandicoot, since it is the only video game where I have a chance of beating them.

Circuit Training Event Pick Of The Week

On Sunday, Aug. 28, mark your calendar for a unique concert experience. The "Bach to Metallica: An all cello concert" is the second eight-cello concert in memory of Vicente Lopez Jr., which features cellists from Manila’s leading orchestras. The concert will be at the Philamlife Theater, United Nations Ave. and will start at 4 p.m. There will also be an art exhibit of works inspired by the cello, organized by Galerie Joaquin. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Cello Guild of the Philippines and The St. Francis School in Valle Hermoso, Negros. The "Back to Metallica" concert is presented by Sinag Tala. For tickets and information, call 726-1297 or visit www.sinagtala.net.