10 Most Attention-Grabbing Celebrities at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023
From the "not very good" girls to couple appearances.
(SPOT.ph) One of showbiz' most shining nights has finally returned. The ABS-CBN Ball was held on September 30 at the Makati Shangri-La, and yes, it was just as dripping with stars as when it last happened in 2019.
Celebrities rocked the "Forever Grateful" theme for the much-missed black-tie event. We recap what happened below with some of the most unforgettable moments and scene-stealing looks.
Check out the best looks and moments from the ABS-CBN Ball 2023:
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo
The pair were the first stars spotted on the red carpet. What a way to make sure the night starts off with a bang. Judy Ann wore an understated Rajo Laurel piece while husband Ryan cheekily thanked their daughter Yohan for having a debut the year before, meaning he had a ready suit to wear for the ball.
Kathryn Bernardo
Giving us the oppposite of a "Very Good Girl" vibes was Kathryn Bernardo. She made sure jaws dropped thanks to her (and that bob!), and a stunning Mark Bumgarner outfit. Daniel Padilla was in attendance with her, of course, but he rightfully let her own the red carpet. With her looking like that, we don't think he stood a chance at the cameras anyways.
Dolly de Leon
She was there, too, no doubt about it. The critically-acclaimed actress claimed "Mother" at all angles with a sleeked back 'do and tube dress with floral details.
Catriona Gray and Sam Milby
The 2018 Miss Universe lit up the red carpet with her smiles, arguably given more wattage being alongside her now fiancée Sam Milby. The low-key couple even agreed to a rare interview together, with Gray telling ABS-CBN, "I'm grateful to be entering a new chapter with Sam."
Kim Chiu
Chinita Princess? She was definitely Queen in this piece by designer Francis Libiran. Just check out the almost-nude gown's stunning details, matched with flawless makeup and mermaid hair. Xian Lim might not have been there to carry her down the stairs this time around, as he's out of the country, but that didn't stop Kim from serving looks.
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez
If someone knows how to turn heads on any red carpet, it has to be Vice Ganda. She walked the red carpet with Perez in an electric blue, almost architectural piece by Gaurav Gupta, complete with equally electric boots. Unkabogable indeed.
Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones
Rosales and Jones were the definition of cool, calm, and collected on the red carpet, both in understated looks. The two have been steadily denying the stream of breakup rumors coming at them since 2022. This says otherwise, folks.
Coco Martin and Julia Montes
Coco Marin and Julia Montes held hands on the red carpet. Yup, the two stars had their first public appearance together in their reportedly more-than-a-decade-long relationship. Now who else can say they did their hard launch at the ABS-CBN Ball?
Andrea Brillantes
The Gen Z princess channeled old Hollywood glamour for the night. Brillantes strut down the red carpet in a stunningly glittery Michael Leyva outfit with full-bodied hair, giving us all gorgeous Jessica Rabbit vibes.
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano
DonBelle was clearly the couple of the night. Quite literally. Not only did they each win the People's Choice: Male and Female Star of The Night, the two were also chosen to be the Power Couple. And while they did win all the awards, we're sure it was the fans who were extra thankful to see the two together at the Ball.