By | Nheri Delos Santos
The highly anticipated event for Kapuso stars took place last Saturday, July 20, 2024. The GMA Gala 2024, hosted at the Manila Marriott Hotel, brought together GMA’s most dazzling celebrities for an evening of prestige and glamour. The luxurious venue exuded elegance and sophistication as stars graced the red carpet. From this star-studded night, ten standouts shone the brightest.
10. R’Bonney Nola
R’Bonney exuded understated elegance in a sleek black gown by Ehrann Montoya. Mickey See elevated her look with dramatic eye makeup, perfectly sculpted brows, and flawlessly long lashes. Her radiant skin completed the ensemble, resulting in a vision of exquisite beauty.
9. Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana truly illuminated the scene in her diamond-studded dress designed by Rian Fernandez. Carissa Cielo Medved elevated the look with timeless glam: perfectly sculpted brows, eyes adorned with shimmering highlights, sleek long lashes, and a classic lip color. The result was nothing short of goddess-like perfection.
8. Chelsea Manalo
Chelsea Manalo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024, looked nothing short of majestic in her flowing black gown by Manny Halasan. She resembled a real-life Barbie, thanks to the expert artistry of Mickey See. The glam was flawless, with a perfect balance of shimmer and blush that highlighted her stunning morena complexion.
7. Faith Da Silva
Faith once again dazzled in a transformative black dress designed by Anthony Ramirez. Rick Calderon accentuated her features with a latte makeup look that beautifully highlighted her morena skin. With long lashes and plump lips, she proved that her “face card” never declines.
6. Ashley Ortega
Ashley Ortega exudes a powerful allure in a sparkling black dress adorned with a bejeweled veil, designed by Vee Tan. The ensemble pays homage to her upcoming Netflix series, “Pulang Araw,” where she portrays a nun turned comfort woman, imbuing her look with profound significance. Mauri Estrada’s expert touch in glam perfectly complements the dress, with bushy brows and long lashes adding an effortless touch of beauty to her overall appearance.
5. Zonia Mejia
Zonia Mejia underwent an impeccable transformation in a vintage dress with a modern twist, designed by Atelier Debbie Co. Her striking look was perfected by Mauri Estrada, who highlighted her eyes with a flawless wing and sleek lower lashes. Misty Gabriel added the finishing touch with a classic fringe, perfectly complementing the entire ensemble.
4. Julie Anne San Jose
Julie Anne dazzled at the event in a custom-made Michael Cinco gown adorned with jewels and diamonds, perfectly crafted for the occasion. She sparkled effortlessly, thanks to Kaye Misajon’s expert touch. The shimmering highlights and balanced color palette on her face made her look radiant. Her stunning lips completed the ensemble, adding the final touch of glamour.
3. Angel Guardian
Angel Guardian truly embodies her name, exuding an angelic presence in a custom white breastplate and skirt designed by Thian Rodriguez. Her look radiates freshness, perfectly mirroring her upcoming role in “Sang’gre” as the new guardian of the “brilyante ng hangin.” Janell Capuchino complemented her style with ethereal makeup, resulting in a simply stunning and otherworldly appearance.
2. Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward captivated with her dramatic entrance in a sleek black gown designed by Mak Tumang. The talented Celine Co worked her magic, creating a Barbie-like makeup look that highlighted Jillian’s delicate features. Her captivating eyes and perfectly styled fringes completed the enchanting ensemble, making her the epitome of elegance and allure.
1. Barbie Forteza
The Kapuso Primetime Princess made a grand entrance in an elegant white gown by Mak Tumang, paying tribute to her upcoming Netflix series “Pulang Araw.” The gown symbolized the new look of 1947, celebrating the newfound peace after the war. Her makeup artist, Toni Aviles, perfectly complemented the dress with signature 1940s red lips, capturing the simplicity and sophistication reminiscent of Barbie’s evolution as an actress. Her look embodied a fresh, effortless, and clean makeup style, exuding the modern beauty of today’s Filipina.
These ladies exude nothing but radiance and elegance, effortlessly capturing the spotlight with their impeccable style and grace. Their stunning looks, perfectly curated by top designers and makeup artists, made them stand out as the brightest stars of the evening.
Barbie Forteza
Makeup: Toni Aviles
Hair Stylist: Fatima Mercado
Fashion Stylist: Janra
Gown by: Mak Tumang
Jillian Ward
Makeup: Celine Co
Hair Stylist: Joel Bendicio
Fashion Stylist: Patty Yap
Gown by: Mak Tumang
Angel Guardian
Makeup: Janell Capuchino
Hair Stylist: Patty Cristobal
Fashion Stylist: Janra
Breast plate & skirt: THIAN Rodriguez
Julie Anne San Jose
Makeup: Kaye Misajon
Hair Stylist: Angel Jamelarin
Fashion Stylist: Melville Sy, Maita Baello, Alvin Navarro
Gown by:MICHAEL CINCO
Zonia Ysabel Mejia
Makeup: Mauri Estrada
Hair Stylist: Misty Gabriel
Fashion Stylist: 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗬𝗮𝗽
Gown by: Atelier Debbie Co
Ashley Ortega
Makeup: Mauri Estrada
Hair Stylist: Misty Gabriel
Fashion Stylist: Katrina Sieglinde
Jewelries by: LVNA By Drake Dustin
Gown by: Vee Tan
Faith da Silva
Makeup: Rick Calderon
Hair Stylist: JA Feliciano
Fashion Stylist: Perry Tabora
Gown by: Anthony Ramirez
Chelsea Manalo
Makeup: Mickey See
Hair Stylist: Jerry Javier
Fashion Stylist: Perry Tabora
Gown by: Manny Halasan
Carla Abellana
Makeup: Carissa Cielo Medved
Hair Stylist: Florenz Hair
Fashion Stylist: Vhee Co
Gown By: Rian Fernandez Atelier
R’Bonney Nola
Makeup: Mickey See
Hair Stylist: Jerry Javier
Fashion Stylist: Perry Tabora
Gown by: Ehrran Montoya
