TIFF partysphere: A virtual who’s who of home-grown Canadian superstars at last night’s HELLO! Magazine bash

Being Erica's Erin Karpluk and Degrassi's Paula Brancati shot by JJ Thompson
Being Erica's Erin Karpluk and Degrassi's Paula Brancati shot by JJ Thompson

Last night’s HELLO! Magazine party at the Ritz Carlton was a virtual who’s who of home-grown Canadian superstars. The stunning Gabrielle Miller of Corner Gas charmed reporters on the red carpet while members of the cast of Being Erica proved that those who work together, play together. Dolce Vita chef David Rocco was on hand but unfortunately not in the kitchen and the Greta Constantine boys Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong repped the fashion corner. Dean McDermott swung by sans wife Tori Spelling; we assume she was chilling with Brangelina back at the hotel. The news that Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough had arrived sent a ripple of excitement through the (female) guests, many of whom reverted to 12-year-old-style super fans, erupting into high-pitched squeals. Our favourite celebrity sighting of the night was Lindsey Kelk, author of The Single Girl’s To-Do List, who told us she was visiting Toronto to relax with friends this weekend. Relax during TIFF? She must have missed the memo.

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