On Sunday, February 24, 2008, the Akumal Academy Awards event was once again
held at world famous Lol Ha Beach Bar amid swaying palms under a warm tropical
sky. Punctuated by a multicultural array of world talent and a diversified
list of films, Laura Bush and Marcy Essay hosted the red carpet introductions
and interviews with their mixture of candor and inquisitiveness. It
was a star-studded event.
This was another in a series of fund raising events for the Pablo Bush Romero
Scholarship Fund to help the Akumal kids continue their education.
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Our hostesses for the evening are Laura, Charlene, and Marcy. |
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It's party time, once again in Akumal, even without the Elton John bash. |
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Paul, the paparazzi checking out the guest list and lighting angles. |
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And once again, Charlene was on hand to manage and co-ordinate the selections and the winners. |
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Laura Bush Wolfe was once again the hostes with the mostess, as she prepares to greet the stars entering the Beach Bar Theatre on the red carpet. |
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While not a celebrity this year, Diane Mahan, in her 'Gypsy' theme, is looking for preferential treatment and a front row seat with the "stars." |
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Hollis Hines and Billy are down front and up close to the red carpet, doing a bit of star gazing. |
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Also in the stands are Don and Jean Pfieffer, long time visitors to Akumal.
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Mario and his wife are thrilled just to be here, forget about the stars. |
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Laura was once again supported by Marcy Essy, and here they interview Isabel, a ka' Jennifer Lopez's mother. |
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Laura introducesJulie Christy (Nan Armstrong), as she elaborates on the midnight black gown by Iranian designer Simin. Winner of "Best Dressed". |
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Next, Laura had Warren Beatty (Karl Faller) whose international informal look was created by the Italian design duo of Dolce & Gabbana.
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It's Princess Lea, the winner of a look alike doll for "Best Dressed Supporting Actress."
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That's Indie Jones (Myrna Bush); her brother, Indiana Jones, could not make it.. |
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Sherwood Anders is the Dog Whisperer. Her ladylike South Sea pearls earrings and necklace were from Harry Winston.Oribe did the hairdo. |
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Paris Hilton (Sharon Goby) made a sunny spash in her DOC (Dept of Correction) tangerine suit. Her clutch was courtesy of Tod's. |
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Myrna Sparks tries to eject ????, who took her aisle seat. |
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Laura gets a Best Picture opinion from Sean Connery (Richard Mazzola), who won for "Best Dressed Male Akumal Funk." |
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Laura, Marcy, Tom and Shami. |
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Isabel snuggling up with George. |
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Pfiefers and Judy Withington. |
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Isabel and Jim Petersojn - "Hands off!!" |
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It's 'party time' as Indie (Myrna) parties with the paparazzi, Paul, and Gerardo. |
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Nan, Myrna and Diane looking for a local remake of "Charlie's Angels." |
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Janie Linke and her doll - an original from the Tempest - from the CEA Silent Auction. |
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Paris' stunning accessories included Bulgari's vintage diamond necklace. Sunglasses by Versace.
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Casting ballots for the Awards. |
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Looks like a BIG winner of the Lol-Ha "Oscar" |
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"And the Best Picture is, 'No Country for Old Men.'" |
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