Sam Verzosa celebrated his birthday in grand style on September 12, hosting an intimate gathering for family and close friends at his elegant Maserati showroom in San Juan City. As president and co-owner of the Philippine franchise of the iconic Italian luxury car brand, he had the license to move around the multi-million GranTurismo and Quattroporte models to the side for a night to make space for a live music stage, a delicious dinner and dessert station and a cocktail bar serving signature 'SV' mixes in his honor.

At first glance, the lavish party might suggest that the celebrant is just about the glitz and glamour. But as the rags-to-riches entrepreneur, Tutok To Win party-list representative and public service host of 'Dear SV' on GMA Network, reminded The Manila Times Lifestyle in a candid interview that night, there's so much more to him than the Maserati showroom and high-end lifestyle.