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Dynamic Duos and Groups We Loved at MEGA Ball: Fashion + Dance

The magic of the MEGA Ball lies in how it brings together even the most unexpected pairs and groups.

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The MEGA Ball may be a fashion event to remember, but what makes it truly unforgettable are the bonds it forges. Whether caught in photo vignettes, dining together, or dancing during the afterparty, we loved seeing these dynamic duos and unexpected circles come alive—especially on the dance floor.

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Yin and Yang Energy

Filipino-Americans Max Collins and R’Bonney Gabriel

Serving undeniable face cards, Fil-Ams Max Collins and R’Bonney Gabriel struck poses together at the MEGA Ball. With Collins in a sparkling white and Gabriel in an inky black, the two delivered yin-yang energy in a single photo.

Beauty Queens Owning the Dance Floor

Wynwin Marquez and Ahtisa Manalo
Catriona Gray and Ahtisa Manalo
Gazini Ganados, Pauline Amelincks, Dia Maté, and Hannah Arnold
Gazini Ganados, Pauline Amelinckx, and Christi McGarry

From the vignettes to the afterparty, beauty queens from different pageants and generations let loose together—no competition, no pasarelas. Just music, sisterhood, and the dance floor.

Double Dates

Ray Parks Jr., Zeinab Harake, Rere Madrid, and Kai Sotto
Ray Parks Jr., Zeinab Harake, Rere Madrid, and Kai Sotto

What happens when one power couple poses with another? A photo too powerful to scroll past. Newlyweds Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr. were spotted with Rere Madrid and Kai Sotto—proof that basketball players know how to hype up the women beside them.

Stars Sparkling Together

Gela Atayde, AC Bonifacio, Cassy Legaspi, and Vivoree
Gela Atayde, AC Bonifacio, Cassy Legaspi, and Vivoree

Different worlds collided when Cassy Legaspi, AC Bonifacio, Gela Atayde, and Vivoree shared the dance floor. Kapamilya or Kapuso, they were just girls having fun—jumping, laughing, and hitting every beat.

A Freestyle Moment

Maymay Entrata and Lharby Policarpio
Maymay Entrata and Lharby Policarpio

As the afterparty heated up, a circle formed on the dance floor. At its center: Lharby Policarpio twirling Kabogera star Maymay Entrata in a lively, salsa-inspired spin.

Dolly at a Dance-Off

Dolly de Leon with Teacher Georcelle and G-Force
Dolly de Leon with Teacher Georcelle and G-Force

It’s not every day legends meet on the dance floor, which made it even more iconic when Dolly de Leon joined G-Force’s performance. Dancing alongside Teacher Georcelle, the veteran actress matched the dancers’ energy and immersed herself in the moment.

Magazine Stars Only

Even before the program began, some of the most beautiful faces had already gathered on the dance floor. There’s a reason these names have graced magazine covers—their striking features and effortless style are just part of the story.

Style Link-Up

Mond Gutierrez and Savina Chow
Mond Gutierrez and Savina Chow

Style stars from the Philippines and Singapore mingled at the MEGA Ball. Whether swapping style secrets or complimenting each other’s ensembles, this meeting of fashionable minds is one to watch.

Hands In, Hearts Out

Catriona Gray, Kyline Alcantara, Chelsea Manalo, R'Bonney Gabriel, and Marina Summers with G22 members AJ, Alfea, and Jaz
Catriona Gray, Kyline Alcantara, Chelsea Manalo, R’Bonney Gabriel, and Marina Summers with G22 members AJ, Alfea, and Jaz

A precious moment of girlhood caught on camera: what might look like a simple nail check was actually queens, actresses, and P-pop idols coming together for a spontaneous ‘hands in!’ moment.

Rumor Has It

Michael Sager and Cassy Legaspi
Michael Sager and Cassy Legaspi

Spotted at the dreamy photo vignette were Sparkle actors Cassy Legaspi and Michael Sager. While rumors of romance continue to swirl, we can’t help but feel a little kilig seeing them together.

Beauty Queen and Professional Athlete

Chelsea Manalo and Cole Micek
Chelsea Manalo and Cole Micek

When MEGA Ball Day 1 host wasn’t on stage delivering her spiels, professional basketball player and model Cole Micek was right by the beauty queen’s side — all the way to the afterparty. While nothing’s been confirmed, one thing’s for sure: their face cards together? Absolutely lethal.

Co-Star Chemistry

Gil Cuerva and Lexi Gonzales
Gil Cuerva and Lexi Gonzales

Sparkle couple and co-stars Lexi Gonzales and Gil Cuerva showed that dancing hits differently when you’re in love. Both in black, they were a seamless match on and off the dance floor.


Photographed by ED SIMON and KIERAN PUNAY of KLIQ INC., DANIEL TAN, LUIS RUIZ and BIMPOMAN

Special thanks to the following:

Major Sponsors THE HOUSE OF CREED, IQOS, ZYN, CREAM SILK, and BAKEN

Minor Sponsors LUXE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GROUP, DEAR FACE, NEW MOON, MAGNUM, AWESAM SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, and PLAYTIME

Moira Del Rosario

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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