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Toni Gonzaga defies naysayers, packs Big Dome

HER opening number said it all. A storm of laser lights flashing every which way across The Smart Araneta Coliseum's 360-degree spectrum. The deafening shrieks and applause of fans that packed the mammoth venue to the bleachers. And then Toni Gonzaga, emerging triumphant in a fiery red mini-dress singing her lungs out to Katy Perry's 'Roar!'

Following weeks of doubt, the multimedia celebrity's 20th anniversary-cum-birthday concert, 'I am Toni,' would be a success, the audience turnout and dazzling production last night put an end to all the noise surrounding the controversial personality's milestone celebration.