MANILA, Philippines – The ABS-CBN Ball 2019 on Saturday, September 14 was done to raise funds for the benefit of Bantay Bata 163’s Bantay Edukasyon program, but aside from that noble cause, it is also the time for the network’s artists and VIPs to shine on the red carpet.
SEE ALSO: PHOTOS: Favorite love teams, real-life couples grace the ABS-CBN Ball 2019
Here are some of the show stoppers at the ball, thanks to their gorgeous take on the Filipiniana theme.
Albert Martinez looks dapper in his traditional barong with a modern twist!
The Killer Bride star Alexa Ilacad looks regal in this white classic ensemble!
Angelica Panganiban looks stunning in this red gown...
This stunning Filipiniana looks great on Anne Curtis.
Arci Munoz wore a white Filipiana ensemble with a modern twist.
In beads and sequins, Barbie Imperial’s pink Filipiniana outfit truly makes her look like a real-life Barbie.
A stunner in her black, lacey off-shoulder gown, Bea Alonzo won the night’s Best Dressed Award, as chosen by Metro.
Beauty Gonzales certainly looks gorgeous in this swan-inspired gown.
This red number looks fabulous on Bianca Manalo.
Charo Santos-Concio stuns with this delicately beautiful piece that brings a charming modern twist to the Filipiniana costume.
The award for most adorable ABS-CBN Ball date goes to Cristine Reyes, who walked the red carpet twinning in a gold gown with her daughter, Amarah.
Dimples Romana wore a very modern Filipiniana suit in red, bringing her Daniela Mondragon character to netizens’ minds.
Gerald Anderson stands out from the crowd of men in white or black as he donned a green barong.
The event’s dress code is supposed to be modern Filipiniana but a lot of netizens couldn’t see what’s Filipiniana about the gown worn by Heaven Peralejo; still, she does look stunning in this piece.
The #IdolPh finalists all look great in their outfits.
Real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre took inspiration from the Philippine flag.
Janella Salvador is a show stopper in this gorgeous gown.
It’s Showtime Bidadaman grand winner Jin Macapagal wears an embroidered barong.
Like many of the artists, Joshua Garcia wore a black barong.
Julia Barretto wore this simple yet beautiful gown.
Kathryn Bernardo looks like an Egyptian goddess in this gorgeous Filipiniana piece.
Kisses Delavin was voted as Fan Favorite. This is her third year to win the award -- her fans are awesome!
Maja Salvador looks elegant in this gorgeous white gown that would perfectly match with Bea’s black number which has a similar one-shoulder design and long slit.
Maymay Entrata was named as “Belo Belle of the Ball” in her turtleneck Filipinana gown which was inspired by the Manila Cathedral.
Queen Pia Wurtzbach wears a statement piece to the ball.
Piolo Pascual looks dapper in this black suit.
Coco Martin wears a white barong to the ball.
Rafael Rosell’s blue suit in batik print looks awesome.
Still show stopper in his white barong, Raymond Gutierrez puzzles fans with the look.
Richard Yap wore an intricately designed barong.
Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez remains a show stopper even at his age.
It's Showtime boys Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang all look dapper in their suits.
PBB Otso Big Winner Yamyam and 5th Big Placer Fumiya make their red carpet debut.
It’s Showtime’s Stephen wore an interesting gown.
The Killer Bride’s Ariella Arida looks fantastic in this simple but gorgeous gown.
Vice Ganda turns eyes in this elaborate number.
Ylona Garcia sets the bar high with her gold head-to-toe look.
Zaijian Jaranilla looks handsome in this printed suit.
First Idol Philippines grand winner Zephanie Dimaranan makes her red carpet debut in this simple but lovely piece.
NOTE: All photos courtesy of ABS-CBN
— Joy Adalia, The Summit Express
SEE ALSO: PHOTOS: Favorite love teams, real-life couples grace the ABS-CBN Ball 2019
Here are some of the show stoppers at the ball, thanks to their gorgeous take on the Filipiniana theme.
Albert Martinez looks dapper in his traditional barong with a modern twist!
The Killer Bride star Alexa Ilacad looks regal in this white classic ensemble!
Angelica Panganiban looks stunning in this red gown...
This stunning Filipiniana looks great on Anne Curtis.
Arci Munoz wore a white Filipiana ensemble with a modern twist.
In beads and sequins, Barbie Imperial’s pink Filipiniana outfit truly makes her look like a real-life Barbie.
A stunner in her black, lacey off-shoulder gown, Bea Alonzo won the night’s Best Dressed Award, as chosen by Metro.
Beauty Gonzales certainly looks gorgeous in this swan-inspired gown.
This red number looks fabulous on Bianca Manalo.
Charo Santos-Concio stuns with this delicately beautiful piece that brings a charming modern twist to the Filipiniana costume.
The award for most adorable ABS-CBN Ball date goes to Cristine Reyes, who walked the red carpet twinning in a gold gown with her daughter, Amarah.
Dimples Romana wore a very modern Filipiniana suit in red, bringing her Daniela Mondragon character to netizens’ minds.
Gerald Anderson stands out from the crowd of men in white or black as he donned a green barong.
The event’s dress code is supposed to be modern Filipiniana but a lot of netizens couldn’t see what’s Filipiniana about the gown worn by Heaven Peralejo; still, she does look stunning in this piece.
The #IdolPh finalists all look great in their outfits.
Real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre took inspiration from the Philippine flag.
Janella Salvador is a show stopper in this gorgeous gown.
It’s Showtime Bidadaman grand winner Jin Macapagal wears an embroidered barong.
Like many of the artists, Joshua Garcia wore a black barong.
Julia Barretto wore this simple yet beautiful gown.
Kathryn Bernardo looks like an Egyptian goddess in this gorgeous Filipiniana piece.
Kisses Delavin was voted as Fan Favorite. This is her third year to win the award -- her fans are awesome!
Maja Salvador looks elegant in this gorgeous white gown that would perfectly match with Bea’s black number which has a similar one-shoulder design and long slit.
Maymay Entrata was named as “Belo Belle of the Ball” in her turtleneck Filipinana gown which was inspired by the Manila Cathedral.
Queen Pia Wurtzbach wears a statement piece to the ball.
Piolo Pascual looks dapper in this black suit.
Coco Martin wears a white barong to the ball.
Rafael Rosell’s blue suit in batik print looks awesome.
Still show stopper in his white barong, Raymond Gutierrez puzzles fans with the look.
Richard Yap wore an intricately designed barong.
Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez remains a show stopper even at his age.
It's Showtime boys Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang all look dapper in their suits.
PBB Otso Big Winner Yamyam and 5th Big Placer Fumiya make their red carpet debut.
It’s Showtime’s Stephen wore an interesting gown.
The Killer Bride’s Ariella Arida looks fantastic in this simple but gorgeous gown.
Vice Ganda turns eyes in this elaborate number.
Ylona Garcia sets the bar high with her gold head-to-toe look.
Zaijian Jaranilla looks handsome in this printed suit.
First Idol Philippines grand winner Zephanie Dimaranan makes her red carpet debut in this simple but lovely piece.
NOTE: All photos courtesy of ABS-CBN
— Joy Adalia, The Summit Express
