Last year, the ABS-CBN Ball 2018 helped build homes for disadvantaged youth through the Children’s Village of Bantay Bata 163. This year, the ABS-CBN Ball 2019 brought celebrities together to raise funds for Bantay Bata 163’s Bantay Edukasyon initiative.
The stars definitely brought their A-game that night, and here are just some of the stunning looks that ew absolutely loved from the ABS-CBN Ball 2019 (in no particular order):
Kim Chiu
Photo from @chinitaprincess
According to her Instagram post, “the Filipiñana long-sleeved barong represents a “Brave Filipina”, like Magdalena Estiosta Leones, also known as the Lioness of Filipina Agents back in World War II”.
Angelica Panganiban
Photo from @iamangelicap
Angelica Panganiban was all smiles in her Instagram photo with Donny Pangilinan, which brings us to…..
Donny Pangilinan
Photo from @donny
The barong by Avel Bacudio that he wore looks absolutely amazing on him!
James Reid and Nadine Lustre
Dawn Zulueta
Photo from @dawnzulueta
Dawn Zulueta wore an elegant Filipinana terno by Pepito Albert.
Ruffa Gutierrez
Photo from @iloveruffag
Ruffa Gutierrez got all glammed up for the ball. Modern Filipina meets Old Hollywood Glamour in a custom-made Vania Romonoff.
Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia
Photo from @coleen
Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia were serving up major couple goals!
Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid
Photo from @ogiealcasid
So were Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid as they walked down the red carpet with Ogie wearing a barong Tagalog by Randy Ortiz.
Enrique Gil
Photo from @enriquegil17
Enrique Gil also wore an eyecatching design by Randy Ortiz.
Liza Soberano
Photo from @lizasoberano
Liza Soberano quoted Audrey Hepburn in her Instagram post, and she looks just as classy and as regal, looking as if she was transported from Hollywood’s Golden Age herself!
Ryza Cenon
Photo from @iamryzacenon
Just look at how fierce Ryza Cenon looks!
Bea Alonzo
Photo from @beaalonzo
Bea Alonzo wore a beautiful dress by Jun Escario, showing just the right amount of skin.
Anne Curtis
Photo from @annecurtissmith
The perfect mix of Classique meets Modern, Anne Curtis stunned in a whimsical and romantic piece with oversized sheer butterfly sleeves.
Jane de Leon
Photo from @imjanedeleon
Jane de Leon looks like she came straight out of a fairytale!
Dimples Romana
Photo from @dimplesromana
Dimples Romana slays in red!
Kaye Abad
Photo from @kaye_abad
And so does Kaye Abad!
Joshua Garcia
Photo from @garciajoshuae
We’re loving the details of Joshua Garcia’s outfit!
Kisses Delavin and Scarlet Snow Belo
Photo from @scarlesnowbelo
Even adorable 4-year-old Scarlet Snow Belo made it to the ball! Here she is next to Kisses Delavin and Chie Filomeno, both of which looked like real princesses.
Chie Filomeno
Photo from @chiefilomeno
Here’s a better look at Chie Filomeno’s dainty dress by Boom Sason. On Boom’s Instagram account, it is described as adding “a touch of whimsy and drama to the terno with a delicate signature ball design”.
Kyle Echarri and Francine Diaz
Kathryn Bernardo
Daniel Padilla
Xian Lim
Photo from @xianlimm
We’re loving this modern style of a classic look!
MayMay Entrata
Photo from @maymay
MayMay Entrata’s stunning gown represents the Manila Cathedral. As per one of her Instagram posts, it is “a majestic display of unions back in the day, a celebration of success and love today. Opulence interpreted by jewels on beds of gold, the richest blooms, unapologetic opulence”.
Edward Barber
Photo from @edward_barber
According to Edward Barber’s Instagram post, he is the first male ever dressed by Furne One Amato, and they definitely made the right choice! He looks absolutely stunning with MayMay Entrata lovingly calling him “ang aking Heneral” all night.
Sarah Lahbati
Photo from @sarahlahbati
Sarah Lahbati wears a modern take on Filipiniana butterfly sleeves by Mark Bumgarner.
Janella Salvador
Cristine Reyes
Photo from @cristinereyes
Cristine Reyes and her daughter Amara wear fun custom handpainted and beaded dresses from House of Laurel.
Joseph Marco
Photo from @josephcmarco
Joseph Marco chooses a very bold style!
Zanjoe Marudo
Photo from @onlyzanjoemarudo
Zanjoe Marudo keeps things simple yet breathtaking in Anthony Ramirez.
Elisse Joson
Photo from @elissejosonn
Elisse Joson also wears a stunning black dress by Anthony Ramirez.
Ylona Garcia
Photo from @ylonagarcia
Ylona Garcia is perfection from head to toe.
Pia Wurtzbach
Photo from @piawurtzbach
There are absolutely no words for the stunner that is Pia Wurtzbach!
Sue Ramirez
Photo from @sueannadoodles
We’re loving the unique and detailed design of Sue Ramirez’ dress!
Julia Barretto
Photo from @juliabarretto
Julia Barretto shares that this is her first time ever wearing a Philippine terno. This Filipiniana gown by Rajo Laurel features individually handpainted sampaguitas with encrusted seed pearls and crystals.
Tim Yap
Photo from @officialtimyap
Tim Yap’s modern filipiniana barong slash terno by Chris Nick Delos Reyes is a tribute to the magsasaka and the Madrigal singers.
Andrea Brillantes and Seth Fedelin
Which look from the ABS-CBN Ball 2019 was your favorite?
