Actress and author Blanca Blanco marked her birthday with a spectacular celebration over the weekend, hosting an exclusive private dinner at the renowned Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills. The glamorous event saw the Eye For Eye star embracing a luxurious evening inspired by celebrity style icons, surrounded by close friends in one of Los Angeles' most prestigious dining establishments.
A Night of Glamour and Celebration
Blanco, originally from Washington state, made a stunning entrance in a champagne beige mini dress designed by Von Vemian, featuring an elegant bow detail at the back. She complemented the ensemble with sophisticated gold Dior heels and exquisite diamond jewelry from Leon's Beverly Hills, creating a truly glamorous appearance for her special night.
The celebration featured a magnificent seven-tiered white birthday cake that Blanco personally cut during the festivities. Guests including actress Tilda Del Toro joined in singing Happy Birthday before the star opened presents from luxury brands including Louis Vuitton and Gucci. The dinner was beautifully presented with rose petals and candles arranged against mirrored walls, while wines were specially supplied by Veritas Imports and Holy Grail Wine Company.
Moving Forward from Adversity
This year's celebration held particular significance for Blanco, who explained to Daily Mail that she wanted to make up for last year's subdued birthday following damage to her Pacific Palisades home from a devastating fire. "I wanted to really celebrate this year because last year my house was damaged from the Pacific Palisades fire and I didn't want to do much then, but this year is so different," she revealed.
"It was a devastating time for me and my neighbors with so much chaos and pain, not to mention feeling sick from the smoke. So this year I wanted to have fun," Blanco added, emphasizing her determination to embrace joy after a challenging period.
Wellness Philosophy and Daily Routine
Beyond the birthday festivities, Blanco shared insights into her approach to health and wellbeing. The actress maintains a consistent exercise regimen that includes yoga, power walks, weight lifting, and swimming, which she credits not only for physical fitness but also for mental health benefits.
"Working out really relaxes and refocuses me, it is a blessing, because every day life can be so hectic, especially in Los Angeles," Blanco explained. "So it's important to find balance with yoga, power walks, weight lifting - it all helps so much. Even a few laps in the pool are great."
Nutritional Approach with DASH Diet
Blanco follows the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which focuses on whole foods while eliminating sugar. Her typical daily meals include:
- Breakfast: Oats with berries or eggs with avocado and black beans
- Lunch: Salad with chickpeas and tuna
- Dinner: Chicken or salmon with chickpeas and plenty of vegetables
- Snacks: Raw vegetables, nuts mixed with raisins, or fat-free yogurt
The DASH diet continues to receive high praise in 2025, having been recognized as the number one Best Heart-Healthy Diet and Best Diet for High Blood Pressure in the U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings. This nutritional approach emphasizes:
- Nutrient-rich foods including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- Lean protein sources like poultry, fish, beans, and nuts
- Healthy oils including canola, corn, olive, and safflower varieties
- Limitations on sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars
Career Updates and Future Plans
Despite her commitment to wellness and celebration, Blanco remains active in her professional career. Her latest film Finding Nicole has been released on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime, featuring Blanco in the role of Katarina Lopez alongside veteran actors Sean Whalen and Richard Tyson.
The film tells the true story of Nicole Beverly, who survived domestic violence with her children, a narrative previously featured on Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo and in a bestselling book of the same title.
Regarding New Year's resolutions, Blanco has adopted a more relaxed approach for 2025. "I don't have any this year," she admitted. "I have been working so hard on my movies like Finding Nicole and my photo shoot for Marie Claire magazine that I am going to relax for a minute. Have some fun!"
She elaborated further: "Sometimes I find New Year's resolutions a bit too much of a pressure cooker, like oh here we go, I have to work even harder. So I want to be kind to myself and be grateful for all I have." This balanced perspective reflects Blanco's overall approach to life - celebrating achievements while maintaining physical and mental wellbeing through consistent exercise and nutritional awareness.
