PHILIPPINE celebrities’ favorite friend and sanctuary in New York. That’s Onette Deluna. Ditto with her loving husband Noriel Deluna.

Whenever Pinoy actors, actresses and/or entertainers are in the Big Apple, Onette’s warm and beautiful home is their must go to.

Which is no wonder.

Onette is a most welcoming person. She embraces people from all walks of life — from idols and heartthrobs to the ordinary, nameless ones. This blessed Fil-Am New Yorker shares her blessings and happiness with everyone.

She also helps celebrities shed off the pressures of being under public scrutiny 24/7. For them, bonding time with Onette is genuine ME time.

Away from the paparazzi, the stars can let down their hair, show their imperfections and simply be themselves when with Onette. And there are no judgements. Just pure, unadulterated fun.

One actress truly enjoyed her respite from the glitzy world of showbusiness when she stayed with this Fil-Am New Yorker. Without hesitation, Onette opened up her home to the hordes of fans who constantly went to see the female star.

“Punta tayo, Paris. Mag-Europe tayo, Tara!” “Gusto mong sumama sa Atlantic City? Halika, unwind tayo.” “Mag-cruise tayo.Disneyland cruise.”

Only Onette could casually make this invitation without sounding condescending nor with a hint of bragging.

That’s Onette. She is an ‘as is, where is’ person. No filters. Pure honesty and friendliness.

Her legendary friendly nature is reflected in her constantly smiling eyes. Her warmth radiates most during gatherings in her home. Guests are always treated to sumptuous feasts, with matching delicious ‘pabaons’ and ‘pasalbubongs’ when they leave.

The name Onette means honest and trustworthy — which best desribe this Fil-Am New Yorker.

Despite her privileged status in life, Onette’s feet remain firmly on the ground. Like Noriel, she has a soft heart for people who need reaching out for. She is also blessed with equally unpretentious, success-driven and handsome kids — Michael, Mitchel and Miguel.

Onette’s passions include travelling to the most exciting and exciting places like Europe and hosting vistors, even strangers, at home.

The wise say everybody meets people for a Divine reason. And those who know Onette could rightly say her friendship is indeed a blessing. She pushes friends to achieve the impossible and goes out of her way to show her support.

Her positive attitude and sunny personality definitely attract people with the same saintly aura. Proof of this are her long-time buddies, fave travel and business partners Ri Za and Fernando, her Fil-Am chums from Florida.

On your blessed birthday, Onette, countless friends wish tbat you continue spreading sunshine. May you remain Pinoy celebrities’ favorite ‘host with the most’ in New York. And may you contantly be healthy in body, mind and spirit.

Everybody loves you, Onette. From your friends in NYC, Florida, celebrity pals from the Philippines and even the bigwigs from top PH television networks. Keep changing the world for the better, girl.

Cheers!

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