Bea Alonzo (left) and Julia Barretto were among the most awaited personalities at the 2019 ABS-CBN Ball red carpet.
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MANILA, Philippines — Gold and nude outfits, plunging necklines, pants, ash-colored hair and lots of broken hearts dominated this year's ABS-CBN Ball in Shangri-La The Fort hotel, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Over a hundred stars walked the red carpet, from couples and love teams to ex lovers. Many walked down solo, while others with a group of friends or with their kids in tow.
After all, apart from glitz and glamor, the night's shindig was in honor of former ABS-CBN Foundation head Gina Lopez and the children's rescue organization she founded, Bantay Bata 163.
Lopez believed that as long as there are generous people, more children can have a better future.
Bantay Bata 163 introduced the Bantay Edukasyon program in 1998 as an aftercare service for rescued children but it has since provided 6,400 scholarships all over the country. The ball has committed to support Bantay Bata’s Bantay Edukasyon program. In 2018, the ball helped re-open the Bantay Bata 163 Children’s Village.
At present, there are 39 rescued children at the Bantay Bata 163 Children's Village in Bulacan. In order to provide the children with a normal education, Bantay Bata 163 finds sponsors and donors to support their studies, a holistic grant not only covers their tuition expenses but also their school supplies, daily food and transportation allowances and other fees.
During the ball, many celebrities wore outfits inspired by Lopez, her passion for the environment, Bantay Bata, and Philippine history, art and culture. Here are the celebrities' takes on this year's theme, modern Filipiniana.
Sharlene San Pedro in Elizabeth Haile. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Alexa Ilacad in Ryan Ablaza Uson. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
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Pia Wurtzbach styled by Qurator. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal in Jo Rubio. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Melai Cantiveros in Eva. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Sunshine Cruz. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon in Puey Quinones. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Martin Nievera. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in Cary Santiago and Ogie Alcasid in Randy Ortiz. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Doctors Vicki Belo-Kho and Hayden Kho Jr. with daughter Scarlet Snow, all in Paul Cabral. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Rufa Mae Quinto. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Heaven Peralejo in an anahaw-inspired Julianne Syjuco creation. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Isabelle Daza. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle in Rajo Laurel. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Ylona Garcia in Michael Leyva. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Cristine Reyes and daughter in Rajo Laurel. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber in Old Manila-inspired Furne One. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Xian Lim in Nat Manilad and Kim Chiu in Benj Leguiab. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Janella Salvador in Michael Leyva. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Elisse Joson in a Barong Tagalog-inspired Anthony Ramirez creation. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Vina Morales in Mikee Andre. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
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Ian Veneracion in JC Buendia. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Ritz Azul in Nat Manilag. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Kisses Delavin in a sun-inspired Jot Losa creation. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
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Joshua Garcia in Joey Espiritu. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Loisa Andalio in Amanda Jazz and Ronnie Alonte in Jaggy Glarino. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Julia Barretto in Mark Bumgarner. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Kathryn Bernardo in Michael Cinco and Daniel Padilla. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Vivoree Esclito. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Gerald Anderson in a military-inspired Joey Espiritu Barong Tagalog reminiscent of his recent military training. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Inigo Pascual in Jaggy Glarino and Maris Racal in Julianne Syjuco. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Kylie Versoza in Cary Santiago. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Paulo Avelino. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
JC De Vera. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Arci Munoz. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Coco Martin in Suit It Up. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Bea Alonzo in a Spanish Senorita-inspired terno. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Bela Padilla in Patricia Santos. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez in Joey Samson. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Sue Ramirez in Ushi Sato. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Jayda Avanzado in a 'shining, shimmering' Oliver Tolentino couture. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
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Karla Estrada in Edwin Tan. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Enrique Gil in Randy Ortiz and Liza Soberano. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Shaina Magdayao in Vania Romoff. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Andrea Brillantes in Michael Leyva and Seth Fedelin in Francis Libiran. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Denise Laurel. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Jane de Leon in a modern-Darna-inspired dress. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Maja Salvador wearing Puey Quinones, with boyfriend Rambo Nuñez. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Nadine Lustre in Michael Leyva and James Reid styled by Bang Pineda. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Jodi Sta. Maria in Mark Bumgarner. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Kylie Padilla. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Donny Pangilinan in Avel Bacudio. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Vice Ganda in Paul Cabral / Neric Beltran. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Anne Curtis goes classic in a Mich Dulce creation. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Yam Concepcion in Michael Leyva. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho
Angelica Panganiban in Light Shine White. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho