#LoveScotch: Hollywood Star Freida Pinto Comes to Manila

“I take my scotch on the rocks,” said Hollywood star Frieda Pinto, as she raised her glass at the Makati hotspot, 20:20. Scotch lovers and night life regulars trekked through midweek traffic to join the Slumdog Millionaire actress for the global launch of International Scotch Week’s Asian leg. Mixologist conjured cocktails with Johnnie Walker and Singleton that looked like potions. The concoctions were posted on the Instagram with the tag #LoveScotch as R&B/Soul singer Jess Connelly performed her original compositions. Alcohol expert Erwin Gunn traveled from Scotland for the event, walking casually around explaining the do’s and don’ts of drinking scotch to a fun loving crowd.

Chino Hernandez

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Chino Hernandez began his career with Lifestyle Asia after graduating from De La Salle University, where he helped launch the brand’s website and led its early digital growth.

Following entrepreneurial ventures—founding DelicaChino and co-founding PR agency Before.Deadlines—he now re-enters the editorial space, bringing a wealth of experience across business, media, and public relations.

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