A night at the opera in Manila

Turandot
“Turandot” cast

In a dazzling display of Italian culture and art, the actors and actresses of “Turandot” brought the classical Italian opera to life recently on the Cultural Center of the Philippines stage. Attended by of Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, the event brought together Manila high society to enjoy a display of artistry never before seen on Philippine shores.

CCP president Margie Moran Floirendo, Maria Rosaria Clemente, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Italy Ambassador Marco Clemente
Patrick Jacinto, Nedy Tantoco, Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma

 

Asian Development Bank’s Chantale Wong, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson

The event was not lacking in willing and generous sponsors, either. Nedy Tantoco, chairperson and CEO of Rustan Commercial Corp., produced and sponsored the production, alongside the Italian embassy.

UAE Ambassador Mohammed Alqattam and Colombia Ambassador Marcela Ordoñez

 

Michelle Tan and Megaworld EVP Kevin Tan

 

Anton San Diego and Ana De Ocampo

The cast was fantastic, as well. “Turandot” was, without a doubt, a smashing success. We can only hope that we see more of its kind here in the Philippines. —CONTRIBUTED

Foreign Secretary Jose Enrique Manalo and Pamela Manalo

 

Emmeline Villar and Sen. Mark Villar

 

Italy Consul General Antonio Gallo, Maricelle Gallo

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