CHIVAS Real Friends: A Brotherhood Event

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The Chivas Regal “Real Friends” campaign was launched last 7^th of March 2012 at the iconic Fiamma Bar in Makati City. The bar was packed with Manila’s nightlife regulars and fans of Chivas Regal. It was a night of camaraderie, of reminiscing past friendships, and making new ones.

Bubbles Paraiso and Carlo Trillo

Claudine Trillo, Carlo Trillo, with GMA 7's Mark Zambrano and Mark Arezza

DJ Tony Toni and Sam YG

Designer Christine Roco and Erik Sy

JM Rodriguez

Kess Cheng, Mike Canlas and friend

Kevin Lee and Phoemela Barranda

Ornussa Cadness, Sanya Smith, and Laura Carla

Pernod Ricard's Brand Manager Mark Arezza with Steohanie Ku, Piaget Marcelino and friends

Pernod Ricard's Marc Rosales with Chivas' Mentoring Manager Darren Hossie and Carlo Trillo

Philippine Star's Cai Subijano

Rogue's Nikki Ariola

Travelife's Carlo Velasco with Crystal Lee

Fiamma’s second floor transformed into a recreational den, where guests lounged and enjoyed superb Chivas cocktails served by the striking Chivas Brand Models. What made the night even more special was the mini theatre which been set up to screen two short films made especially for Chivas by Joachim Back; the Academy Award-winning short film maker. The two short films, “Here’s to Big Bear” and “Here’s to Twinkle”, were introduced by Chivas Brothers Ltd’s Regional Mentoring Manager Darren Hosie, the special guest of the evening Mr. Hosie shared with the audience the two tales that capture the meaning of real friendship. These two short films are also available to view at www.chivas.com.

Chivas Regal was actually founded by two brothers, James and John Chivas, in 1801, and now the brand has grown into one of most prestigious whisky ranges in the world. James and John Chivas stood as trailblazers for men around the world to carry the legacy of brotherhood and chivalry.

(text and photos courtesy of Eventscape Manila)

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