Anon once said that '18 is an age of discovery.' The magic and elegance of Shangri la the Fort unveiled on July 15, was converted into a fairy tale atmosphere as Sophia Bigornia Montemayor bloomed on her 18th birthday donning the creations of eminent designers Michael Cinco and Val Taguba in the most elegant and opulent ambiance created by famous stylist Robert Blancaflor.

Parents Carlos and Irene Montemayor with Sophia's siblings, Sean, Steven and Stephanie shared the evening of discovery, of love and life, and the introduction of Sophia to society and beginning of Sophia's new year in embracing happiness, joys, and dreams. The entrance to the stage by Mainstage Manila and the cotillon de honor evoked the inspiration from the elegance of a MET Gala.