Counting down to her 18th birthday that will happen in March 10 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La Hotel, showbiz royalty and now young actress Julia Barretto decided to have a white, gray and silver-themed party to welcome herself in becoming a young lady. Earlier in the press conference for her debut, Julia shared that her father Dennis Padilla will be in her debut and her first dance in the 18 roses. Few months before her debut there was a misunderstanding between the two of them until Julia approached her father in one of the taping in ABS-CBN and settled the dispute between the two of them.
Aside from her father Dennis, Julia revealed the names of her 19 roses namely Matteo Guidicelli, Rayver Cruz, Enchong Dee, Khalil Ramos, Robi Domingo, Sam Concepcion, Dominic Roque, Leon Barretto, Mark Barretto, John Barretto, Cholo Barretto, Jason Soong, Mark Soong, Miguel Barretto, John Sweet Lapus, Enrique Gil and Inigo Pascual. She also announced the names of her 19 candles including Dani Barretto, Claudia Barretto, Patita Tumpalan, Erich Gonzales, Alora Sasam, Natalia Ortega, Nicole Barretto, Cris Navarro, Marissa Kalaw, Pokwang, RB Chanco, Lala Flores, Denise Heredia, Coy Barretto, Ella Pangilinan, Liz Uy, Janella Salvador, Liza Soberano and Maja Salvador.
Julia’s gown will be designed by international designer Michael Cinco. Her hair and makeup will be done by John Valle and Lala Flores respectively. Styling will be by Liz Uy.
Fans of Julia will have the chance to see her debut an ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best TV Special entitled Just Julia Beautiful@18, on March 29 after Gandang Gabi Vice.