The credits have rolled for the local fashion calendar’s biggest night. This year, MEGA Ball: Fashion + Film honored the depth of the silver screen—its history, its brilliant creators, and the incredible impact it has in shaping our culture. Through a star-studded cast of attendees who were all clad in exquisite pieces crafted by homegrown designers, it was an evening of vibrant revelry paired with a meaningful advocacy for local artistry.
Below, look through every guest who celebrated the legacy and future of Philippine cinema with MEGA.
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Photographed by MAGIC LIWANAG, MIKE GELLA, KIM ANGELA SANTOS, and EXCEL PANLAQUE, Art Direction by BRIE VENTURA and TROY NONATO, Production Design by JAGGER STUDIOS.
Special thanks to Makati Shangri-La, Sunsilk, Dove, Purse Maison, Iqos, Zyn, BingoPlus, Jhaena Jewels, RPS Aesthetics, Clear Men, Awesam Smile Dental Clinic, Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group, Tadhana and Taglish Seafood Steakhouse, Nyctophile Mixology and Bar Hosting, The Black Box Mobile Cocktail Bar, The Glam Hall Decor, and Illo’s Group Inc.
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MEGA Ball 2026 brought together a broad roster of Filipino personalities — including Charo Santos-Concio, Piolo Pascual, Dolly De Leon, Heart Evangelista, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith — all dressed in looks by homegrown Filipino designers at Makati Shangri-La on June 12, 2026.
Guests were asked to wear black and white, interpreted through pieces by Filipino designers. The directive produced a broad range of silhouettes and construction approaches, each rooted in local artistry and the individual designer’s distinct creative language.
MEGA Ball 2026 centered on the intersection of fashion and Philippine cinema. The evening honored the legacy of local film, recognized Charo Santos-Concio with the Icon Award, and featured actress and AKTOR president Iza Calzado as co-chair.
Guests appeared in pieces by homegrown designers including Michael Leyva, Rajo Laurel, Francis Libiran, Mark Bumgarner, and Avel Bacudio. The event positioned Filipino designer craftsmanship as central to its advocacy for local artistry and cinema.
MEGA Ball: Fashion + Film took place on June 12, 2026 at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La. The venue was transformed with film strip installations and a panoramic LED wall evoking the atmosphere of entering a cinema.
