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Supermodel Coco Rocha
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Canada's leading Telecommunications Company Bell Canada threw yet another superb Celebrity Gala earlier this evening at Metro Convention Centre. The annual Black Tie Affair unites Canadian Celebrities with fans, this year raising money for Toronto's CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). The event in previous years had raised money for Sick Kids' Hospital, although President & COO George Cope had announced earlier this year that he would direct more focus from Bell towards matters of Mental Health, citing that not enough focus is being paid to this issue. Despite my not feeling so well, I still made it out to show my support for the cause although I'm sure I will pay for it this weekend!
Despite British-American actress Minnie Driver being touted as one of this evening's biggest names, alas she had other obligations and was unable to make it out. The party still brought out a number of familiar faces whether it be Athletes, Actors, Musicians and Television Personalities.
Emcees this year included Sportscaster
Rod Black and Canada's favourite Comedian
Russell Peters.
CBC's
George Stroumboulopoulos also shared in the Hosting duties, doing on-the-spot interviews with some of the more notable guests in attendance like Supermodel
Coco Rocha, Eric Roberts, Sofia Milos and many more. Among this evening's performers were
Jully Black, Faber Drive, Fefe Dobson, Kreesha Turner and hot Canadian act
Down With Webster who delivered a spirited and well-received performance of
Hall & Oates' hit
Rich Girl. Guests also were treated to a Fashion Show featuring work from local designers.
Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven readers will be excited to know that our friend
Dobson also signed a few items for you which I will be giving away next month with the release of her long-awaited album
Joy
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