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Stars descended in Quezon City Wednesday night as Sen. Grace Poe officially declared her intention to run for president in 2016.
In a report from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, at least 18 personalities both from the small and the big screens trooped to UP Bahay ng Alumni in Quezon City to show support for Grace.
Aside from being the daughter of movie legend Fernando Poe Jr. and showbiz icon Susan Roces, Sen. Poe built strong relationships in showbusiness after leading the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from 2010 to 2012.
Here’s the roll call so far:
1. Boots Anson-Roa
“Not only does she possess the intelligence and open-mindedness of a leader, [she also has] integrity,” Boots said about Grace.
Naging instant close-in ni Tita Boots Anson-Roa See you around during the campaign poe! #POE2016 pic.twitter.com/CNcPYyWxvD
— Eira | EIA (@EiraCaberte) September 16, 2015
2. Lorna Tolentino
More stars and politicians are arriving incl. actress Lorna Tolentino, Cong. Romulo & wife Shalani @cnnphilippines pic.twitter.com/31KRys9Xe3
— Anna Estanislao (@annaesta) September 16, 2015
3. Tirso Cruz III
Tirso was also spotted at the event. We couldn’t find any photos of them from yesterday’s event, but here’s a pic of them in 2012 when Grace ran for Senator.
4. Albert Martinez
“She’s a very good friend so I’m putting all my bets on her. I’m here because I believe that Grace can lead the country well,” he said.
5. Lance Raymundo
“A lot of people say [Poe] is new and lacks experience. But a good leader grows along with her country. If you’d allow her to grow with you, magic will happen,” he notes.
6 & 7. Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legazpi
8. Film producer Roselle Monteverde of Regal Films
9. Director/filmmaker Carlitos Siguion-Reyna
10. Screenwriter Bibeth Orteza
She was also at the event, but here’s an old photo of her with Sen. Grace.
#TBT Karen Davila, talking w/ Bibeth Orteza & future senator Grace Poe, while reading @pinoyweekly in ’09 SONA rally pic.twitter.com/K2KyEgxeok
— Pinoy Weekly (@pinoyweekly) August 27, 2015
11. Filmmaker Joey Romero
“She is an effective leader. It would be such a waste if she’d settle for a lower position. I saw how effective she was as a leader of the MTRCB. She should be leading the entire country,” he told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
12. Film producer Manet Dayrit
“After working with Poe at the MTRCB for two years, I saw how great a leader she is—she inspired our whole office. She is a natural leader. She is trustworthy and has the sincerity that the presidency needs.”
13. Filmmaker Gil Portes
“I have nothing against the other presidential candidates but for a lot of us, especially in the (movie) industry, Grace brings hope.”
14. Lolit Solis
15. Yeng Constantino
16. Manny Valera
17. True Faith
True Faith bands performs at UP hall prior to @gracepoe‘s big event #2016polls #poe2016 pic.twitter.com/kLYJBSUdyU
— christina mendez (@xtinamen) September 16, 2015
18. Talent manager Dolor Guevarra
