Concert promoter Anna Puno’s birthday bash draws music icons

Starmedia Entertainment head Anna Puno celebrated her birthday in a grand style at the Doon Thai and Asian Fusion Cuisine last week. It drew A-list concert icons such as Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, APO’s Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo, Christian Bautista, The CompanY (Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos Uy and Sweet Plantado), Erik Santos, Joey Generoso, Noel Cabangon, and Vice Ganda.

Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY.

What began as a catered affair quickly turned into a lively open mic session, with guests showcasing their talents in honor of the celebrated promoter-producer, renowned for her extensive contributions to the concert industry here and abroad since 2004.

Anna with Anj del Rosario, Martin, Paolo Valenciano and Janine Puno.

Among the attendees were not only the celebrities themselves but also their managers, industry leaders, and family members, including Mary Ann Chan, Liza Chan-Parpan, Angeli Valenciano, Ana Chua, Maxi Cinco, Paolo Valenciano, Hadiyah Santos, this writer, Jonathan Manalo, Rep. Len Alonte and husband Steve Naguiat, Ivan Lee Espinosa, Janine Puno, Adrian Puno, Mike Dalisay, Ambie Burac, Joy Alonzo, Rey Lanada, and Emman Concepcion.

From left: Jonathan Manalo, Jim Paredes, Angeli Valenciano, the author, Anna, Gary Valenciano and Boboy Garrovillo and Martin, Joey G., Noel Cabangon, and Anna’s daughter, Janine.

The event was hosted by Jun Lalin.

Martin, Vice Ganda and Anna with Christian Bautista.