6:50 pm at The St Regis - Singapore
The giant wallpaper of OMEGA Constellation with Zhang Ziyi occupied the main-wall outside the John Jacob Ballroom.
The reception ...
Entering to Ballroom lobby
Showcases with the
Constellation Collection ...
The latest collection of the elegant Constellations is with the Co-Axial movement !
So do you "fall in love with the look and marvel at the performance" with the pieces ?
Before entering the main Ballroom ...
The seating plan of 26 tables, labeled with the names of Constellations...
7:00pm A peek at the Ballroom...
The ambience was like entering into the universe and be surrounded by the stars ...
The table arrangement
The door-gift and a Constellation brochure
A normal view with lighting adjusted, what's inside the
RED Pouch ?
Views of the Ballroom set up from different corners ...
At the right hand corner of the room. Stage on the right and the entrance at the left ...
View from the left corner
Banquet staff coordinating the details, AV technicians test-run their systems ...
Mr David Ponzo, President of Swatch Group, Singapore and Vice President of Omega, South East Asia
doing a check of the VIP table arrangement ...
and discussing the final details with the event controller ...
Outside the ballroom, the receptionists, camera and video personnels were ready ....
At about 7:15pm, some guests arrived.
Pre-dinner cocktails were served ....
The reception team welcome the guests and advised on their table-name ... a tag with the name was given to
every guests as a reminder.
Picture-taking session for guests ...
(L-R) Mr David Ponzo, Mr Anthony Lim (Chairman & Managing Director of Cortina Group) & Mr Stephen Urguhart
Some local celebrities ...
At about 7:50pm, the lobby was packed !
Just before 8pm, Mr David Ponzo and Ms Maria Kong (Marketing Communication Manager of OMEGA, Singapore)
doing a final check ...
8:05pm The banquet staff stand in a straight line formation ...
The Ballroom doors open and guests were invited to proceed to their seats ...
The LIVE music commenced ...
Reading the solid dinner menu ... and Omega tea was served too!
While all the guests were seated comfortably inside the ballroom .....
Zhang Ziyi arrived ...
When the first part of the performance ended, the emcee appeared and greeted everyone.
Then he asked for both Mr Stephen Urguhart, President of OMEGA and OMEGA newest brand ambassador,Ms Zhang Ziyi
to the stage.
The emcee gave a brief introduction of the Zhang Ziyi's achievements - the movies she starred in...
ranging from the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", 'House of Flying Daggers', "Forever Enthralled" and
"Memoirs of a Geisha".
A snapshot from one of films she starred in - the elegant blind dancer in 'House of Flying Daggers'.
Next a tip for her potential suitors ....
"I say next time, you prepare a ring and a watch with diamonds. Then I will say yes, definitely," said Zhang Ziyi.
A short filmlet of the afternoon ION Boutique opening ...
Then Mr Stephen Urquhart welcomed Zhang Ziyi as an OMEGA brand ambassador and briefly mentioned the roles...
Listening attentively ...
Later three superstars extended their best wishes and welcomed Zhang Ziyi to
the OMEGA family of ambassadors in a videotaped message ...
Starting with supermodel Cindy Crawford
Watching closely ...
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman
and Oscar-winning actor George Clooney (who took on the role as Brad Pitt
)
Emcee wishing Zhang Ziyi all the best to her new role ...
Dinner comenced ...
Veloute of Celeriac with smoked duck
In between, more entertainments accompanied the good food ...
Pine Nut-raisin crusted King Scallop, braised leek Beurre Blanc
Oven Roasted Balsamic-Teriyaki Gaized Fillet of Black Cod, accompanied with asparagus & Kumara Mousseline
Braised Beef Cheek accompanied with asparagus & Kumara Mousseline
Fruit Minestrone accompanied with OMEGA Sorbet
Lastly, the important content in the
RED Pouch ...
A
unique key to a transparent-safebox containing the Constelllation with box signed by Zhang Ziyi !
Guests can try their luck at the OMEGA Boutique at ION Ochard.
