Home Again actor Kadeem Wilson (right) recounts behind-the-scenes stories of the film to Joseph’s retailer James Joseph.Co-star Lyriq Bent is also amused. (PHOTOS: KARL MCLARTY)
September 14, 2013
‘Home’, Sweet Home
Observer Managing Director Danville Walker’s well-appointed Upper Cherry Gardens home gave guests a taste of Hollywood last Thursday evening, as island son-turned-big screen actor Lyriq Bent was feted at a fab dinner party catered by Jacqui Tyson. The ladies were visibly flushed in the presence of the handsome, gracious celeb who vividly recalled childhood memories growing up in Clarendon, where a kerosene lamp and not electricity was his source of light.
Between sips of J Wray and Nephew libations and bites of Tyson’s Jamaican comfort fare which included Bent’s fave oxtail, guests got behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the film Home Again from Bent, his co-star Kadeem Wilson, a Rock-based actor, and executive producer Lisa Wickham. SO shares scenes.
Caterer Jacqui Tyson informs Lyriqabout the night’s menu, whichincluded his fave Jamaican food,oxtail and beans.
J Wray and Nephewbrand managerDebbian Spence-Minott
J Wray and Nephew brandmanager Chesna Haber
Best Dressed brand managerCordia Williams.
Caterer Jacqui Tyson informs Lyriqabout the night’s menu
Roland Henry (left), senior marketing officer at NationalCommercial Bank, and his fiancee Kavia Brown, supervisor ofFirst Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, New Kingston branch,talk film with the guest of honour.
Entrepreneur and wine consultant Christopher Reckord (left)and his attorney-at-law wife Kerri-Anne shared an SO snapshotwith Home Again stars Lyriq Bent and Kadeem Wilson.
Benjamin Simms (left), Digicel sponsorship executive, and his sponsorshipmanager associate Tahnida Nunes present Bent with a BlackBerry.
Avadaugn Sinclair(left), marketingmanager at BestDressed, withJamaicaObserver FoodAwards judgesPatrick Smith andOdette Dixon-Neath.(PHOTOS: KARLMCLARTY)
Wray and Nephew Deputy Market Director Ugo Fiorenzo (left) and Director ofMarketing Gary Dixon present Bent with a 12-year-old bottle of Appleton V/X.
The guest of honour graciously thanks his hosts and guests for their warm Jamaican hospitality.
David Allen, managing director of Info Exchange, and his wife AnnMarie, marketing manager at Continental Baking Company, at thebuffet line.
Retailer James Joseph, in convo with Richard Bent, Lyriq’sbrother and assistant.
NMW (left) with Lyriq, Raquel Jenkins Moss-Solomon and hubby James Moss-Solomon.
James Moss-Solomon, executive-in-residence at the MonaSchool of Business, has the attention of Ann Marie Allen,marketing manager at Continental Baking.
Post-dinner, the ladies shared a lastminutephoto-op with Lyriq.
Lisa Bell, managing director of the EX-IM Bank, reacts toObserver managing director Danville Walker’s wry humour.
Dinner host and Observer managing director Danville Walker(left) regales actor Lyriq Bent (right) with tales of his missedHollywood opportunity, much to the delight of (from second left)his wife Sharon, Novia McDonald-Whyte and Lisa Wickham.
National Commercial Bankmarketing strategy officer Sade Powell
Signatures Boutique proprietor JeanAnderson Wright
Jamaica Pegasus director of salesPrudence Simpson
Art enthusiast Karen Neita
Ahead of dinner, actor Lyriq Bent (centre) shares a photo-op with host Sharon Walker(second left) and Home Again co-star Kadeem Wilson, Observer Senior Associate EditorNovia McDonald-Whyte (second right) and the film’s executive producer Lisa Wickham.
The evening’s bar featured two signature TSO J Wray and Nephew libations — RipThe Runway infused with Campari, and Absolut Stylin’ made with — what else? —Absolut. (PHOTOS: KARL MCLARTY)
Nevada Powe (left) masterfully delivers a punchline to HomeAgain executive producer Lisa Wickham.
In-between sips of vino, the absolutely stunning Jean Anderson Wrightshared convo with Observer head honcho Danville Walker (right) whileher attorney-at-law hubby Norman Wright QC (second left) talkedheadlines with Dr Michael Banbury.
