Kathryn Bernardo | Photograph Courtesy of IG/bernardokath
After a three-year hiatus, the ABS-CBN Ball made a grand comeback, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Held at the newly reopened Makati Shangri-La, the event welcomed the who's who of Philippine showbiz on the evening of 30 September 2023.
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- Richard Gutierrez exudes classic flair in a white tuxedo with a shawl lapel.
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- Andrea Brillantes channels Jessica Rabbit in a scorching red number by Michael Leyva. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/ANDREA BRILLANTES
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- Belle Mariano wearing a champagne-colored ball gown by Michael Leyva | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/BELLEMARIANO
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- Daniel Padilla looking like a rock star in a sharp black and white suit with a black kimono on top.
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- Donny Pangilinan in a black Louis Vuitton coat and tailored pants. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/DONNIE PANGILINAN
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- Elijah Canlas' deconstructed look that highlighted his bad-boy persona in the tv series 'Senior High.' | ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF ABS-CBN
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- Joshua Garcia in a black double-breasted suit by Joey Espiritu.
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- Kim Chiu in a corseted Francis Libiran gown and Diagold jewelry. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/KIM CHIU
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- Lovely Lovi Poe in a Bollywood-inspired ensemble that highlighted her toned body. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/LOVIEPOE
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- Maymay Entrata, a vision in crimson. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/MAYMAY ENRATA/
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- 'A Very Good Girl's' Kathryn Bernardo in a jaw-dropping Mark Bumgarner dress.
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- Piolo Pascual, the picture of ageless sophistication in a tuxedo and sleek sunglasses
The stars embraced the theme of this year's ball, "Forever Grateful," as they walked down the red carpet wearing gorgeous outfits and wielding their vaunted movie-star charisma.
Here are the standout stunners on the red carpet, who brought elevated glam and sophistication to the glittering affair.